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  1. Today, Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, was joined by Vinh Huynh, Principal of the Gordon Bell High School in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to announce significant funding for an innovative project at the school to reduce pollution, improve energy efficiency, and lower energy costs.
  2. Media representatives are advised that Chantal McCartin, Physical Science Specialist, and Jennifer Smith, National Warning Preparedness Meteorologist, will present Canada’s most impactful weather stories for 2024.
  3. Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault and the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc announced over $1 billion in additional investments to ensure that as New Brunswick’s electricity demands grow substantially over the coming years, we meet demand with clean electricity that is both reliable and affordable. NB Power estimates the following investments could help power up to 140,000 homes.
  4. Growing Canada’s clean electricity system is a historic economic opportunity, and an imperative in order to fight climate change. We must come together to tackle this goal in a manner that ensures affordability and reliability for households, businesses, and institutions.
  5. Media representatives are advised that Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Special Advisor for Water, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement in support of clean, affordable electricity in Manitoba
  6. Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a suite of over $265 million job-creating investments into SaskPower and Saskatchewan clean electricity projects to address our shared priorities and build a clean future.
  7. Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change; the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs; and the Honourable René Legacy, Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance and Treasury Board, and Minister responsible for Energy for New Brunswick, will make an announcement in support of the production of clean, affordable electricity in New Brunswick.
  8. Today, the Government of Canada announced that eight projects in Saskatchewan will receive a total of over $256.7 million through the Future Electricity Fund. Indigenous clean energy projects will receive $42 million as a part of this funding announcement.
  9. Today, Environment and Climate Change Canada presented its seasonal outlook for winter 2024–2025. Experts predict close to or above normal temperatures across the north and east. In the west, a warm start to the season is expected to be followed by normal to below normal temperatures.
  10. Media representatives are advised that Environment and Climate Change Canada will provide the seasonal outlook for the upcoming winter in Canada. A media availability will follow.
  11. On November 19, 2024, at the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan, Ahmad Altout was fined $10,000 after pleading guilty to two counts of violating the federal Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (WAPPRIITA).
  12. The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, issued the following statement at the conclusion of the Fifth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-5) in Busan, Republic of Korea, which took place from November 25 to December 1, 2024.
  13. The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson launched an open call for proposals for grant funding to support Indigenous and coastal communities in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador in their pursuit of opportunities related to offshore wind development. Grants will provide up to $10,000 in funding per recipient per year until March 31, 2027.
  14. Media representatives are advised that departmental officials from the Government of Canada will hold a bilingual technical briefing regarding Canada’s commitment to finalize a global agreement on plastic pollution during the Fifth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) in Busan, Republic of Korea, from November 25 to December 1, 2024.
  15. Michael V. McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will make a geothermal energy project funding announcement at the 2024 Yellowknife Geoscience Forum.
  16. As COP29 wraps up, Canada reaffirms its commitment to global climate action and remains determined to keep 1.5 °C alive
  17. Today in Brossard, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, along with Alexandra Mendès, Member of Parliament for Brossard–Saint-Lambert, met with children’s retailers and families to share the Government’s work to put more money in your pocket.
  18. Beginning next week and running until December 1, 2024, Canada will participate in the fifth and final planned session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) in Busan, Republic of Korea.
  19. NORTH VANCOUVER – The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will tour a local business to announce measures that will put more money in your pocket, so you can buy the things you need and save for the things you want.
  20. Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson welcomed the release of Kinship and Prosperity: Proven Solutions for a Clean Energy Landscape, the Wah-ila-toos Indigenous Council’s Report. The report provides recommendations to power more Indigenous, rural and remote communities with clean energy while recognizing the various challenges these communities face. It affirms that Indigenous Peoples are leaders and knowledge keepers, and that they have the skills and experiences needed to establish a thriving economy while living in reciprocity with the environment.
  21. Canada comes to COP29 as a ready partner. We fully understand the importance and urgency of collective climate action. In addition to helping drive needed international efforts, such as the tripling of renewables and protecting 30 percent of land and water by 2030, Canada is also taking bold domestic actions to ensure we are building a strong future with abundant clean energy and healthy ecosystems.
  22. On November 18, 2024, ArcelorMittal Exploitation Minière Canada s.e.n.c. was convicted by the Court of Québec to pay a fine of $100,000, after pleading guilty to one count of violating the Fisheries Act.
  23. On November 14, 2024, at the Longueuil courthouse, landscaping company 9242-6451 Québec inc. pleaded guilty to one count of violating the prohibitions set out in the Emergency Order for the Protection of the Western Chorus Frog Great Lakes / St. Lawrence—Canadian Shield Population (Longueuil), in violation of the Species at Risk Act.
  24. The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, today announced an investment of $5 million for a project by the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (Montréal Metropolitan Community)
  25. On November 14, 2024, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced over $7 million in support for 12 projects that are either based in British Columbia (B.C.) or have a national reach under the Climate Change Adaptation Program (CCAP) and the Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities (CRCC) Program.
  26. Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, alongside 22 Indigenous Governments and organizations in the Northwest Territories, the Government of the Northwest Territories, and private donors, celebrated the signing of the Northwest Territories Our Land for the Future Agreement, based on the Project Finance for Permanence model.
  27. Media representatives and others are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement on conserving nature in the Montérégie region.
  28. Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will make an announcement on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, regarding an Indigenous-led conservation and stewardship agreement.
  29. Today, the Honourable Karina Gould, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, and Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Member of Parliament for Milton, announced an additional $2.4 million in funding to the Bruce Trail Conservancy through the Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund.
  30. Moncton, New Brunswick – On behalf of the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, Mike Kelloway, Parliamentary Secretary for the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, with Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, and Bobby Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont will hold a news conference to announce important investments for Prince Edward Island.
  31. Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Karina Gould, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, and Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will host a media availability on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on the Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund.
  32. To kick off his participation at the World Leaders Climate Action Summit at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, provided the following statement to launch GAIA, a new finance platform that will mobilize climate-focused investments in vulnerable regions.
  33. Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will hold a media availability via teleconference from the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, where he will discuss Canada’s priorities and leadership in driving collective action to cut pollution, fight climate change, and build a low-carbon economy.
  34. Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, will make a critical minerals infrastructure announcement on behalf of the federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, alongside Caroline Wawzonek Northwest Territories Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance, Minister of Infrastructure and Minister Responsible for the Northwest Territories Power Corporation. Media availability will follow.
  35. Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will announce federal support for electric vehicle infrastructure on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson. Media availability will follow.
  36. The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, to lead the Canadian delegation to advance international efforts to address climate change.
  37. Today, the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development tabled his three fall reports on implementation of the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act, progress on clean energy, and protecting species at risk.
  38. Media representatives are advised that departmental officials from the Government of Canada will hold a bilingual technical briefing regarding Canada’s priorities, objectives, and planned activities for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from November 11 to 22, 2024.
  39. The oil and gas sector is experiencing record profits within Canada
  40. After years of steady progress, Canada’s climate plan is working to deliver greenhouse gas pollution reductions for Canadians
  41. On behalf of Canada and the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Canadian delegation worked diligently—through negotiations, bilateral discussions, and side events—to bring countries together to advance the implementation of the 23 targets for 2030 laid out in the Kunming–Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework
  42. Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, joined by colleagues, will announce the Government of Canada’s proposed approach to limiting greenhouse gas pollution, driving innovation, and creating jobs in the oil and gas sector. Canada’s climate plan is working by driving down emissions, while creating a stronger, cleaner economy.
  43. The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry; with the Honourable Benoit Charette, Quebec’s Minister of the Environment, the Fight Against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks; and the Honourable Jean Boulet, Quebec’s Minister of Labour, announced a federal contribution of more than $8 million to Kruger Wayagamack Pulp and Paper Mill for its Decarbonization of Kruger Wayagamack Mill Using an Innovative Molten Borates Technology project.
  44. Today, at Clinique dentaire Ville-Marie, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, accompanied by Rachel Bendayan, Member of Parliament for Outremont, announced that more than one million Canadians have received care under the Canadian Dental Care Plan and more than 2.7 million Canadians have been approved to be part of the plan.
  45. Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement about the Canadian Dental Care Plan, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, at a local dentist clinic in Montréal alongside the business owners.
  46. Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Rapid Extreme Weather Event Attribution system uses climate models to compare today’s climate with a pre-industrial one
  47. Media representatives are advised that Environment and Climate Change Canada will hold a media availability with regard to Canada’s Rapid Extreme Weather Event Attribution system and the 37 hottest heat waves that impacted 17 regions across the country during summer 2024. The results will show how much more likely human-caused climate change made each heat wave and how many degrees above normal temperatures rose. Upcoming new capabilities for the system will also be introduced.
  48. Today, Environment and Climate Change Canada will launch a new version of the WeatherCAN app with significant changes that are designed to enhance user experience.
  49. Our recent 2030 Nature Strategy, released ahead of COP16, charts our path to achieving our objectives. To hold this and any future government accountable to fulfill those goals, we introduced the Nature Accountability Bill that requires the Government to transparently report on their progress.
  50. Jaime Battiste, Member of Parliament for Sydney–Victoria, Nova Scotia, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, along with the Atlantic Coastal Action Program (ACAP) Cape Breton announced a joint investment of more than $1.2 million to plant over 208,000 trees in eastern Cape Breton through the 2 Billion Trees (2BT) program.