Environment & Natural Resources

1. 11204572 Canada Corporation ordered to pay $50,000 for violating the Fisheries Act in hydrocarbon release 

   On September 17, 2024, 11204572 Canada Corporation pleaded guilty in the Provincial Court of Ontario, in Toronto, to one charge of depositing a deleterious substance into water frequented by fish, in contravention of the Fisheries Act

2. Ensuring Access to Affordable, Reliable, Secure and Non-Emitting Electricity in Nova Scotia

   Ensuring Access to Affordable, Reliable, Secure and Non-Emitting Electricity in Nova Scotia

3. Enforcement patrols during the 2023 fall migratory bird hunting season net $35,000 in court fines for seven hunters in Newfoundland and Labrador

   Enforcement officers carried out a series of patrols in collaboration with partner agencies, resulting in charges and $35,000 in total court-ordered fines for seven hunters provincewide for offences under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 and the Migratory Birds Regulations, 2022. In addition to the fines, the convicted hunters are prohibited from holding a migratory game-bird hunting permit, and from hunting migratory birds for a period of one year

4. Government of Canada Investments in Electric Vehicles

   The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a federal investment of $14.9 million for 20 projects to advance zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure, codes and standards, and education across Canada.

5. Government of Canada advances environmental education across Canada with $2.9 million investment

   Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the awarding of $2.9 million to eight Canadian organizations for projects dedicated to environmental education and climate literacy

6. Government of Canada invests $2.9 million in 8 environmental education projects across the country

   Funded projects list

7. Government of Canada to Make an Announcement on Keeping Power Rates Down

   Government of Canada to Make an Announcement on Keeping Power Rates Down

8. First Goose Moon Table report highlights progress of Métis Nation on climate action

   Today, the Goose Moon Table (previously the Métis Nation–Canada Joint Table on Clean Growth and Climate Change) released its first annual progress report detailing the fruits of that partnership.

9. Supporting habitat stewardship projects for Monarchs and other species at risk in Ontario and across Canada

   Today, Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced up to $6.2 million in funding through the Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk

10. Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk projects 2024–2025

    Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk projects 2024–2025

11. Government of Canada to make a funding announcement supporting species at risk across Canada

    Media representatives are advised that Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make a funding announcement on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, through the Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk to support conservation projects across Canada.

12. Government of Canada invests more than $4.9 million to protect significant habitats in Mauricie

    The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, today announced that more than 560 hectares in Mauricie will now be protected by Nature-Action Québec (NAQ).

13. Pointe-du-Chêne wharf rebuilds and strengthens

    Federal and provincial investments support hurricane recovery and preparedness

14. Minister Guilbeault to make a funding announcement to protect habitat of importance in the Mauricie region

    Media representatives and others are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make a funding announcement to protect habitat of importance in the Mauricie region. He will be joined by the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, as well as Pascal Bigras, Executive Director, Nature-Action Québec.

15. Government of Canada to Make Emergency Preparedness Announcement

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, along with the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, President of the King’s Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, and the Honourable Bowinn Ma, B.C.’s Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, will make an important announcement regarding emergency preparedness in B.C. They will be joined by Wilson Miao, Member of Parliament for Richmond Centre, B.C.

16. Governments to announce support for Pointe-du-Chêne wharf

    Governments to announce support for Pointe-du-Chêne wharf

17. Strengthening the Mont Saint-Hilaire biosphere and the entire UNESCO biosphere network across Canada

    Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that, from 2023 to 2026, the Government of Canada will invest over $11.7 million in funding for the Canadian Biosphere Regions Association and the 19 UNESCO biosphere regions of Canada

18. Canada invests over $11.7 million to increase biodiversity conservation in biosphere regions in Quebec and across Canada

    On August 22, 2024, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced over $11.7 million for biosphere regions across Canada

19. Government of Canada and FCM to Announce Support for a Sustainable Neighbourhood in Markham

    MP Paul Chiang, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce support for a sustainable neighbourhood in Markham, Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Rory Nisan, Deputy Mayor for the City of Burlington and Ontario Caucus Chair for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM).

20. Canadian and Colombian Environment Ministers Meet to Share International Leadership Ambition on Nature and Biodiversity

    Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will meet with H.E. Susana Muhamad, Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia, to discuss shared biodiversity, environment, and climate priorities in advance of Colombia’s hosting of COP16, “The People’s COP.”

21. Minister Guilbeault to announce support for expansion of biosphere conservation areas in Quebec, including Mont-Saint-Hilaire, and across Canada

    Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will announce funding for the Canadian Biosphere Reserves Association to help support biodiversity conservation in Quebec and across Canada.

22. Preparing for the UN’s next nature conference: Minister Guilbeault and Minister Muhamad from Colombia to provide update ahead of COP16

    Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will participate in a UN-led media availability to pass the torch to Colombia, which will host the 16th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, also known as COP16. He will be joined by the Honourable Maria Susana Muhamad, Colombia’s Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development, and Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

23. 2253457 Ontario Inc. fined $100,000 for unlawful deposit of diesel fuel in Etobicoke Creek

    On August 15, 2024, 2253457 Ontario Inc., a fuel-supply company in Mississauga, Ontario, was fined $100,000 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton. The company pleaded guilty to one offence under the Fisheries Act relating to the unlawful deposit of diesel fuel into fish-bearing waters between February 7 and March 5, 2019. The fine will be directed to the Government of Canada’s Environmental Damages Fund.

24. Environment and Climate Change Canada to hold media availability on expected meteorological impacts of Hurricane Ernesto

    Media representatives are advised that Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) will hold a media availability on the expected meteorological impacts of Hurricane Ernesto

25. Minister Wilkinson Announces $9.14 Million to Support Clean Hydrogen Development in Canada

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a $9.14-million investment for six projects to support innovation in Canada’s clean hydrogen sector.

26. Government of Canada invests in heat pump training for skilled workers in a cleaner economy across the country

    Today, Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced over $500,000 in federal funding to support the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) to help address the skills gap for heat pump proficiency. She was joined by Tony Van Bynen, Member of Parliament for Newmarket—Aurora, Ontario, and Nancy McKeraghan, Principal of Canco ClimateCare and appointed Chair of HRAI.

27. Science shows climate change made summer heat waves much more likely

    Environment and Climate Change Canada has analyzed the heat waves that impacted Canada in June and July using its Rapid Extreme Weather Event Attribution system. The system uses climate models to compare today’s climate to a pre-industrial one to explain how much human-caused climate change affected each heat wave’s likelihood.

28. The Government of Canada to make an announcement on funding for training skilled workers to install heat pumps and offer facility tour

    Media representatives are advised that Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make a funding announcement related to skilled trades in heating and cooling

29. MP Kayabaga and MP Fragiskatos to Make a Greener Affordable Housing Announcement in London

    Arielle Kayabaga, Member of Parliament for London West, and Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament for London North Centre, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will make a funding announcement to support greener affordable housing in London, Ontario.

30. Community Projects Support EV Awareness and Uptake Across Canada

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a federal investment of $7.5 million to various organizations to raise awareness and educate Canadians about zero-emission vehicles (ZEV), including public charging and refueling infrastructure, and clean fuels. This funding will support a variety of initiatives including mechanical training for students and EV test-drives in Edmonton, charger and use guides for first-time EV drivers in Dartmouth, and e-bike safety courses across British Columbia.

31. Government of Canada Investments in Electric Vehicles

    Everyone has a role to play in tackling climate change. The widespread shift to electric vehicles (EVs) is critical to decarbonizing on-road transportation, which account for 20 percent of Canada’s total greenhouse gas emissions — of which 50 percent is produced by light-duty vehicles (LDV), or passenger cars.

32. First Nations and the Government of Canada continue to strengthen partnership on climate action

    Today, the First Nations-Canada Joint Committee on Climate Action (JCCA) released its sixth annual report to the Prime Minister and the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN).

33. Government of Canada to Make a 2 Billion Trees Funding Announcement in Sudbury

    Marc G. Serré, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and to the Minister of Official Languages, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will make a 2 Billion Trees program funding announcement in Sudbury, Ontario.

34. Environment and Climate Change Canada to hold media availability on upcoming potential heavy rainfall for parts of Eastern Canada

    Media representatives are advised that Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) will hold a media availability on the upcoming potential for heavy rainfall associated with the moisture from remnants of Tropical Storm Debby in parts of Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces starting Friday and continuing into the weekend.

35. Canada invests over $12.5 million to increase conserved areas primarily in southern Ontario

    Today, Julie Dabrusin, Member of Parliament for Toronto—Danforth, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada and to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Canada along with Tony Van Bynen, Member of Parliament for Newmarket—Aurora, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that the Government of Canada has invested over $12.5 million in Canada Nature Fund and Enhanced Nature Legacy funding (through the Target 1 Challenge program) with Conservation Ontario to support the acquisition of land primarily in southern Ontario.

36. Federal Government announces support for community-led health study in Athabasca oil sands region

    The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, visited Fort Chipewyan, Alberta and met with community leaders and members to better understand their concerns about the environmental and human health risks associated with living near the Athabasca oil sands region.

37. Minister Vandal announces federal investments to accelerate Indigenous economic reconciliation and critical mineral development in Manitoba

    Over $3.1 million in PrairiesCan funding to support seven projects across Manitoba through the Manitoba Indigenous Critical Minerals Partnerships Initiative.

38. Minister Vandal announces federal investments to accelerate Indigenous economic reconciliation and critical mineral development in Manitoba

    Minister Vandal announces federal investments to accelerate Indigenous economic reconciliation and critical mineral development in Manitoba

39. The Government of Canada to make a funding announcement to increase conserved areas in southern Ontario

    Media representatives and others are advised that Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will make a funding announcement to increase conserved areas in southern Ontario. She will be joined by Virginia Hackson, Mayor, Town of East Gwillimbury; Rick Wilson, Manager of Data and Analytics, Conservation Ontario; Quentin Hanchard, Chief Administrative Officer, Credit Valley Conservation Authority; and Tony Van Bynen, Member of Parliament for Newmarket–Aurora. Following the announcement, the Parliamentary Secretary, Julie Dabrusin, will hold a media availability.

40. Federal government extends consultation period for emergency order to protect caribou

    The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, makes the following statement to announce the extension of the consultation period that began on June 19, 2024, for an emergency order to protect the caribou

41. Minister Vandal to announce federal investments to accelerate Indigenous economic reconciliation and critical mineral development in Manitoba

    Minister Vandal to announce federal investments to accelerate Indigenous economic reconciliation and critical mineral development in Manitoba.

42. Bos Smoked Fish Inc. ordered to pay a $25,000 fine for illegally importing protected European Eel meat

    On August 2, 2024, Bos Smoked Fish Inc. was fined $25,000 by the Ontario Court of Justice, in Brampton. The company pleaded guilty, on August 1, 2024, to one charge for violating the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act. This offence relates to illegally importing European Eel parts, including smoked eel and eel fillets. The $25,000 fine will be directed to the Government of Canada’s Environmental Damages Fund.

43. Minister Vandal to announce federal investments to accelerate Indigenous economic reconciliation and critical mineral development in Manitoba

    Minister Vandal to announce federal investments to accelerate Indigenous economic reconciliation and critical mineral development in Manitoba.

44. Government of Canada Advances Canadian Battery Innovation at Dalhousie University

    While visiting the Metzger, Yang, Dahn Research Group’s world-class battery laboratory at Dalhousie University, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced $10.15 million in funding to establish Dalhousie University’s Canadian Battery Innovation Centre (CBIC). Minister Wilkinson was joined by the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West.

45. Government of Canada Announces $300 Million in Port Hawkesbury on Canada - Germany Hydrogen Alliance

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced Canada will commit up to $300 million to support clean hydrogen trade with Germany. The funds will be allocated via a competitive auction process expected to be launched by the end of the year, following European Commission review of the proposed auction parameters and a similar funding commitment from Germany. As part of the joint Canada-Germany Hydrogen Alliance, this initiative will help Canadian companies access German markets for their clean hydrogen and ammonia. It will also ensure Germany has access to competitively priced clean energy products produced by Canadian industry and driven by Canadian workers.

46. Government of Canada to Make Two Funding Announcements for Energy Innovation in Nova Scotia

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, together with Mike Kelloway, Member of Parliament for Cape Breton–Canso, will make a funding announcement on clean hydrogen trade with Germany. A media availability will follow. The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Lena Metledge Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West, and Andy Fillmore, Member of Parliament for Halifax, will tour a research lab receiving funding from the Government of Canada. A media scrum will follow.

47. Government of Canada Expands Clean, Reliable and Affordable Electricity in Nova Scotia

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced investments totalling over $192 million for six clean electricity projects in Nova Scotia through Natural Resources Canada’s Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways program (SREPs) and Electricity Predevelopment Program that will help drive down energy bills across the province.

48. Government of Canada and Province of Nova Scotia Unveil Collaboration Framework to Drive Economic Growth and Create Jobs

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Tory Rushton, Nova Scotia’s Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables, released The Nova Scotia Regional Energy and Resource Table Framework for Collaboration on the Path to Net Zero (Collaboration Framework).

49. Canada invests in 17 new projects to help protect Lake Winnipeg

    Today, Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Special Advisor for Water, announced on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, more than $2.3 million in funding over two years to support 17 partner-led projects under the Lake Winnipeg Basin Program.

50. The Government of Canada to announce an investment to protect the waters of Lake Winnipeg

    Media representatives are advised that Terry Duguid, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South and Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Special Advisor for Water, will make an announcement for the Lake Winnipeg Basin Program as part of Canada’s commitment to protecting fresh water.