Environment & Natural Resources

1. Gordon Bell High School in Winnipeg demonstrates leadership with federally supported retrofit

   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. A Year of Extremes: Canada’s 10 most impactful weather stories of 2024

   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. Powering Canada’s Future: Ensuring Access to Affordable, Reliable and Clean Electricity in New Brunswick

   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. Ensuring Access to Affordable, Reliable and Clean Electricity in New Brunswick

   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. Parliamentary Secretary Duguid to make an announcement in support of energy savings in Manitoba

   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. Powering Canada’s Future: Federal measures helping build Saskatchewan’s 21st century electricity grid

   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. Federal and provincial ministers to make an announcement in support of the production of clean, affordable electricity in New Brunswick

   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. The Government of Canada announces over $256.7 million in funding for clean electricity projects in Saskatchewan

   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. Environment and Climate Change Canada presents the winter seasonal outlook

   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. Winter is coming: Environment and Climate Change Canada to hold media availability on Canada’s winter seasonal weather outlook

    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. Saskatchewan resident fined a total of $10,550 for illegal trade activities involving protected species

    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. Minister Guilbeault’s statement on the conclusion of the Fifth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-5)

    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 Government of Canada Launches Call for Proposals for the Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding

    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. Government of Canada to hold a technical briefing on Canada’s participation at INC-5

    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. Government of Canada to Announce Funding for Geothermal Energy

    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

    As COP29 wraps up, Canada reaffirms its commitment to global climate action and remains determined to keep 1.5 °C alive

17. Minister Steven Guilbeault highlights the government’s tax break for all Canadians and new Working Canadians Benefit

    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. Canada is determined to finalize first-ever global agreement on plastic pollution at INC-5

    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. Minister Wilkinson to announce tax break for all Canadians

    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. Minister Wilkinson Welcomes the Indigenous Council’s ‘Kinship and Prosperity’ Report to Power More Indigenous, Rural and Remote Communities with Clean Energy

    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’s Ambassador for Climate Change, Catherine Stewart, delivers Canada’s national statement at COP29

    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. ArcelorMittal Exploitation Minière Canada s.e.n.c. ordered to pay $100,000 for obstructing enforcement officers

    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. Landscaping company 9242-6451 Québec inc. and its owner were ordered to pay a total fine of $12,500 for violating the Species at Risk Act

    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 Government of Canada invests $5 million to protect habitats in the Montérégie region of Quebec

    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. Canada Invests in Climate Change Adaptation to Keep Communities Safe in British Columbia and Across Canada

    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. Landmark Indigenous-led conservation agreement reached to protect nature and people in the Northwest Territories

    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. Minister Guilbeault to make an announcement on conserving nature in the Montérégie region

    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. Minister Anandasangaree joins partners to announce next steps in Indigenous-led conservation in the Northwest Territories

    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. Protecting nature along the Bruce Trail to help fight climate change and reverse biodiversity loss

    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. The Government of Canada to announce important investments for Prince Edward Island

    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. The Government of Canada to host a media availability supporting nature protection

    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. During the World Leaders Climate Action Summit at COP29, Minister Guilbeault announces major Canadian-led climate finance platform

    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. Minister Guilbeault to hold a media availability from COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan

    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. Governments of Canada and Northwest Territories to Make Critical Minerals Infrastructure Announcement

    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. PS Dabrusin to Make an Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Announcement in Toronto

    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. Minister Guilbeault heading to the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP29 to push for collective climate action

    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. Environment and Climate Change Canada responds to reports tabled by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development

    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. Government of Canada to hold a technical briefing on Canada’s priorities, objectives, and planned activities for COP29

    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. Oil and gas greenhouse gas pollution cap – Backgrounder to CGI Regulations

    The oil and gas sector is experiencing record profits within Canada

40. Canada releases draft regulations to cap pollution, drive innovation, and create jobs in the oil and gas industry

    After years of steady progress, Canada’s climate plan is working to deliver greenhouse gas pollution reductions for Canadians

41. Canada brings international leadership ambition on nature and biodiversity to COP16 in Cali, Colombia

    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. Government of Canada to announce proposed approach to tackle greenhouse gas pollution and drive innovation in the oil and gas sector

    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. Canada Invests in World’s First Carbon Capture Technology Demonstration in Pulp and Paper Industries

    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. Canadian Dental Care Plan milestone reached as one million Canadians have received care

    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. Minister Steven Guilbeault to make an announcement about dental care in Montréal

    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. Climate change sets and breaks heat records across Canada this summer

    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. Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Update on Canada’s Rapid Extreme Weather Event Attribution system and results gathered during summer 2024

    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. Changes are coming to WeatherCAN, Canada’s official weather application

    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. Minister Guilbeault delivers statement on opening day of COP16 in Cali, Colombia

    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. Government of Canada and Atlantic Coastal Action Program Launch Major Reforestation Project in Cape Breton

    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.