Environment & Natural Resources

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  1. Statement From the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources on Atlantic Canada’s Hydrogen Opportunity

    Hydrogen is expected to play a key role in powering the economy going forward, and momentum is underway around the world to secure strong, reliable suppliers. Clean hydrogen has the potential as an efficient fuel source to revolutionize key sectors, including heavy industry, energy production and transportation. With the demand for clean hydrogen projected to increase — projections indicate at least a tenfold increase in demand over the next three decades — Canada is uniquely positioned to meet this need. Atlantic Canada in particular is already seeing significant movement to seize the economic opportunity this presents for the region and is expected to create thousands of jobs.

  2. Government of Canada and Ktunaxa Nation launch an approach to distribute $58 million for environmental projects in the Kootenay Region of British Columbia

    Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that the Government of Canada and the Ktunaxa Nation are advancing a co developed approach to allocate $58 million in funding to deliver projects that restore, enhance, and conserve fish and fish habitat in British Columbia’s Kootenay Region, focused on benefiting Qukin ʔamakʔis (Elk Valley).

  3. Government of Canada funds IAMGOLD Corporation to electrify mining operations and reduce emissions in Ontario

    Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change; Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt; and Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury, announced an investment of up to $1.48 million from the Low Carbon Economy Fund to help IAMGOLD Corporation reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its mining operations at their Côté Gold mine in Sudbury, Ontario

  4. Government of Canada invests in Canadian innovators to reduce textile and plastic waste and promote circular economy

    Today, the Honourable Nate Erskine-Smith, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and Member of Parliament for Beaches—East York, and Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Toronto—Danforth, re-announced on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, $662,161 in funding for the Fashion Takes Action’s project to mobilize experts, industry, non-profit organizations, and Canadians, through the newly established Canadian Circular Textiles Consortium

  5. The federal government invests over $3 million in active transportation projects in Quebec

    Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that the Government of Canada will invest over $3 million from the Environmental Damages Fund in five active transportation projects in Quebec.

  6. The Government of Canada invests over $3 million in five active transportation projects in Quebec to reduce air pollution and improve urban mobility

    The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that the Government of Canada will invest over $3 million from the Environmental Damages Fund in five active transportation projects in Quebec.

  7. Minister Guilbeault to make an announcement in support of active transportation

    Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement in support of active transportation in Quebec.

  8. A hunter in Quebec has been ordered to pay a total of $20,000 for hunting snow geese without a permit

    On March 10, 2025, at the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield courthouse, Joey Proulx, a resident of Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec, pleaded guilty to one count of violating the Migratory Birds Regulations, 2022, after hunting snow geese without a permit.

  9. Canada to Make Sustainable Housing Announcement in Hamilton

    HAMILTON — Lisa Hepfner, Member of Parliament for Hamilton Mountain, will make a local funding announcement regarding affordable and green housing on behalf of the federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources. Media availability will follow.

  10. Canada and Quebec sign historic agreement to protect and conserve nature

    Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced the signing of a Canada-Quebec agreement to advance the protection and conservation of nature throughout Quebec.

  11. 12 Million New Trees to Be Planted on Tłı̨chǫ Lands

    Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, along with Tłı̨chǫ Grand Chief Jackson Lafferty, announced a joint investment of more than $53 million for a project that will plant 12 million trees on Tłı̨chǫ traditional territory.

  12. Minister Guilbeault welcomes new Youth Council members

    Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced the members of the next cohort of the Environment and Climate Change Youth Council (ECCYC)

  13. Government of Canada supports clean energy at McMaster University for cost-saving emissions reduction projects

    Today, Lisa Hepfner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, and Member of Parliament Chad Collins, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced funding of approximately $1.4 million to McMaster University for two projects through the Decarbonization Incentive Program.

  14. Canada and Manitoba collaborating to advance nature protection and climate adaptation

    Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Manitoba that sets the stage for the development of a nature agreement to advance nature conservation and protection across the province.

  15. Federal support helps deliver innovative clean energy upgrades at Carleton University

    Today, Member of Parliament Yasir Naqvi, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced funding of over $1.6 million to Carleton University through the Decarbonization Incentive Program.

  16. Canada Invests in the Next Generation of Canadian-Made, Clean, Affordable Nuclear Energy

    Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced that the Government of Canada has entered into a preliminary agreement with AtkinsRéalis to support the development and modernization of a new, large-scale, natural uranium–fuelled Canadian deuterium uranium (CANDU) nuclear reactor (e.g. MONARK).

  17. Canada Invests in the Next Generation of Canadian-Made, Clean, Affordable Nuclear Energy

    On March 5, 2025, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced several investments that demonstrate Canada’s commitment to clean energy, innovation and energy security as it continues to move toward a low-carbon economy.

  18. Advancing Canada’s Critical Minerals Strategy to Strengthen Supply Chains and Global Competitiveness at PDAC 2025

    Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, concluded his participation at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada 2025 Convention in Toronto, Ontario. The Convention was an opportunity for the Government of Canada to showcase the progress made in the critical minerals sector since launching the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy in 2022.

  19. Protecting Canadians’ health and Canada’s environment from “forever chemicals” 

    Today, the Government is taking additional steps to address the potential harm of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” commonly found in everyday products, including clothing, electronics, food packaging and cosmetics.

  20. Government of Canada publishes State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Report and proposed Risk Management Approach 

    Given their extreme persistence and broad range of uses, leading to continued releases to the environment, the amount of PFAS in the environment is expected to increase

  21. Minister of Environment and Climate Change responds to Net Zero Advisory Body’s second annual report

    Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, released his official response to the Net-Zero Advisory Body’s (NZAB) second annual report.

  22. Government of Canada to announce a significant commitment on the management of chemical substances

    Media representatives are advised that senior government officials from Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada will hold a bilingual technical briefing on the State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Final Report.

  23. Minister Guilbeault to announce federal investment for nature and parks in Montréal

    Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement for nature investments in Montréal.

  24. PS Serré to deliver remarks at the TMX Market Open

    TORONTO — Marc Serré, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, to deliver remarks at the TMX Market Open in Toronto.

  25. Committee on Internal Trade breaks down barriers to internal trade

    Today, at the Committee on Internal Trade (CIT) meeting, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, and her provincial and territorial counterparts agreed on additional measures to eliminate regulatory barriers to internal trade, encourage free movement of labour, and further standardize regulations across Canada.

  26. Minister Guilbeault advances Canadian leadership on nature and biodiversity at home and internationally

    The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, attended the resumed session of the 16th United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16.2).

  27. New Investments to Help New Brunswickers Reduce Energy Costs and Stay Warm

    New Investments to Help New Brunswickers Reduce Energy Costs and Stay Warm

  28. Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Initiatives Across New Brunswick

    Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Initiatives Across New Brunswick

  29. The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program 

    The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program

  30. President of the Treasury Board announces plan to support greener government operations

    President of the Treasury Board announces plan to support greener government operations

  31. Canada and Northwest Territories sign nature agreement

    Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, alongside the Honourable Jay Macdonald, Minister of Environment and Climate Change for the Government of Northwest Territories, jointly announced the signing of the Canada–Northwest Territories Nature Agreement to advance nature-related priorities, in collaboration with Indigenous governments, across the territory.

  32. Canada Invests in Phase 2 of the Global Initiative on Transitioning Remote Communities to Renewable Energy

    Canada Invests in Phase 2 of the Global Initiative on Transitioning Remote Communities to Renewable Energy

  33. Government of Canada Celebrates Launch of the $5-Billion Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program

    Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, celebrated the launch of the $5-billion Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program while announcing an additional $6.2-million investment in seven Indigenous-led energy and forestry projects in British Columbia through the Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships (INRP) program.

  34. Government of Canada Supports Increased Indigenous Participation in British Columbia’s Natural Resources Economy

    Natural Resources Canada has provided $6.2 million in investment to seven Indigenous-led projects in development in British Columbia through the Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships (INRP) Program.

  35. Canada to Announce Support for Indigenous Natural Resource Projects

    The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will make an announcement regarding support for Indigenous natural resource projects. Media availability will follow.

  36. Canada’s Environmental Damages Fund supports 22 vital nature conservation and restoration projects

    Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that over $12.2 million from the Environmental Damages Fund will be contributing to 22 projects across Canada that will focus on restoring or improving the natural environment, supporting wildlife, improving environmental quality, and research and development leading to restoration.

  37. The Government of Canada invests over $12.2 million in 22 projects to support environmental restoration and wildlife conservation across Canada

    22 projects to support environmental restoration and wildlife conservation across Canada

  38. Speech for the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, at GLOBExCHANGE 2025 – Strengthening Our Economy with Climate Action

    The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, at GLOBExCHANGE 2025

  39. Government of Canada to make an announcement to protect Canada’s fresh water in Québec City

    Québec City, Quebec – February 14, 2025 – Media representatives and others are advised that the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement to protect Canada’s fresh water in Québec City.

  40. Cutting pollution and building a strong economy for the future: Canada’s 2035 commitment under the Paris Agreement

    On February 11, 2025, the Government of Canada formally submitted its 2035 nationally determined contribution (NDC) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change under the Paris Agreement.

  41. A Quebec resident fined a total of $35,000 for violating two Canadian environmental laws

    On February 11, 2025, Daniel Chayer, a Quebec resident and driver for a transport company, was ordered by the Court of Québec to pay a total fine of $35,000.

  42. Cancelled: Minister Guilbeault to announce funding for climate adaptation at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Sustainable Communities Conference

    Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change; Jenica Atwin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Indigenous Services and Member of Parliament for Fredericton, New Brunswick; Tim Tierney, First Vice-President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and City Councillor for Beacon Hill-Cyrville, Ottawa; and Kate Rogers, Mayor of Fredericton, will announce funding for climate adaptation.

  43. Governments of Canada and Quebec Launch Quebec-Canada Collaboration Table on Energy and Resources

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, along with Christine Fréchette, Quebec’s Minister of the Economy, Innovation and Energy and Minister Responsible for Regional Economic Development, and Maïté Blanchette Vézina, Quebec’s Minister of Natural Resources and Forests, announced the establishment of the Quebec-Canada Collaboration Table on Energy and Resources to support initiatives undertaken by Quebec toward a strong and sustainable economy.

  44. Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Wraps Up Washington, D.C. Visit

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, concluded his February 4–5 visit to Washington, D.C.

  45. The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Event: Speech at the Atlantic Council in Washington D.C.

    The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Speech at the Atlantic Council in Washington D.C.

  46. New federal scholarship launches to support the next generation of Canadian meteorologists

    To meet the current and future need for skilled meteorologists, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, is announcing the Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorology Awards Program

  47. Minister Wilkinson to Travel to Washington, D.C.

    The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will provide a keynote address and take part in a fireside chat at the Atlantic Council on the future of North American energy and resource collaboration. A media availability will follow.

  48. The Government of Canada Invests in Albertan Innovation and Jobs

    On January 29, 2025, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced an investment totalling close to $13.4 million to support made-in-Alberta technologies to reduce pollution while growing jobs.

  49. The Government of Canada Invests in Albertan Innovation and Jobs

    the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced an investment totalling close to $13.4 million to support made-in-Alberta technologies to reduce pollution while growing jobs and economic prosperity.

  50. Canada and Quebec Announce Major Investment in Wildfire Equipment

    the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, with François Bonnardel, Minister of Public Security and Minister Responsible for the Estrie Region, announced a joint investment of $64 million over three years through the Government of Canada’s Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program (FMWCC) – Equipment Fund.