Environment and Climate Change Canada

Canadian businesses continue to join the Net-Zero Challenge to drive climate action

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, participated in the Canadian Climate Institute and the Net-Zero Advisory Body's third annual pan-Canadian climate conference, "Building Momentum Toward Net Zero", in Ottawa, Ontario.

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  • Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, participated in the Canadian Climate Institute and the Net-Zero Advisory Body's third annual pan-Canadian climate conference, "Building Momentum Toward Net Zero", in Ottawa, Ontario.
  • Recent additions to Canada's Net-Zero Challenge include: Pomerleau Inc., Aéroports de Montréal, Colliers Project Leaders, Deloitte, WSP in Canada, and Canada Lands Company Limited, among others.
  • "By joining the Net-Zero Challenge, Canadian companies are significantly contributing to Canada's goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
  • We have more than 130 companies that have joined the Net-Zero Challenge since its launch in August 2022.

Plastique Royal inc. ordered to pay a fine of $600,000 after selling non-compliant automotive refinishing products

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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On November 6, 2023, Plastique Royal inc. was ordered by the Court of Québec, at the Laval courthouse, to pay a fine of $600,000.

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  • On November 6, 2023, Plastique Royal inc. was ordered by the Court of Québec, at the Laval courthouse, to pay a fine of $600,000.
  • The inspection revealed violations relating to the sale of automotive refinishing products whose volatile organic compound concentration exceeded the maximum concentration authorized by the Regulations.
  • They concluded that Plastique Royal inc. was still selling automotive refinishing products whose volatile organic compound concentration exceeded the maximum concentration stipulated by the Regulations.
  • They set volatile organic compound concentration limits for 14 categories of automotive refinishing products intended for use in Canada.

Government of Canada Announces 10 Indigenous Communities Advancing Clean Energy Solutions

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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This is done through Wah-ila-toos , a single window access point for Indigenous, rural and remote communities to obtain Government of Canada funding and resources for clean energy initiatives.

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  • This is done through Wah-ila-toos , a single window access point for Indigenous, rural and remote communities to obtain Government of Canada funding and resources for clean energy initiatives.
  • Wah-ila-toos is administered by Natural Resources Canada, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, Indigenous Services Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada, and Infrastructure Canada.
  • The Indigenous Clean Energy Social Enterprise is co-delivering Indigenous Off-Diesel Initiative in these 10 communities with Wah-ila-toos.
  • It is delivered in collaboration with the Indigenous Clean Energy Social Enterprise (ICE SE) and the Government of Canada.

Government of Canada Releases Interim Guidance on the Impact Assessment Act

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Following the recent opinion by the Supreme Court of Canada on the Impact Assessment Act (IAA), the Government of Canada is setting a clear path forward for impact assessments in Canada to provide clarity for businesses, provinces, Indigenous groups and stakeholders involved in the development of major projects.

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  • Following the recent opinion by the Supreme Court of Canada on the Impact Assessment Act (IAA), the Government of Canada is setting a clear path forward for impact assessments in Canada to provide clarity for businesses, provinces, Indigenous groups and stakeholders involved in the development of major projects.
  • Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, announced Government of Canada guidance on the interim administration of the Impact Assessment Act to ensure that projects currently in the assessment process have an orderly and clear path forward.
  • The Government of Canada and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada will continue to work collaboratively with the provinces, Indigenous partners, stakeholders and the public as the amendments to the Impact Assessment Act proceed.
  • - The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
    Currently, there are 23 projects in the federal impact assessment process under the Impact Assessment Act and another 20 projects continue to be reviewed under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act 2012, the former legislation.

Program launched to accelerate conservation of areas around Canada’s National Parks  

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and Parks Canada (PC) launched the Landscape Resiliency Program, a $30-million effort to support resilient landscapes by conserving up to 30,000 hectares near national parks, connecting habitats and creating protected buffers around the parks.

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  • The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and Parks Canada (PC) launched the Landscape Resiliency Program, a $30-million effort to support resilient landscapes by conserving up to 30,000 hectares near national parks, connecting habitats and creating protected buffers around the parks.
  • The protected areas will be located near national parks, including:
    NOTE: Additional National Park sites may be added.
  • By protecting lands near national parks, this partnership will expand and connect protected and conserved areas for many of Canada’s most emblematic species.
  • Backed by its more than 60-year track record of finding tailored conservation solutions across the country, NCC will deploy innovative technology to identify priority areas for conservation around national parks.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the passing of the Honourable Ian Shugart

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 25, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of the Honourable Ian Shugart:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 25, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of the Honourable Ian Shugart:
    "Today, it is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of the Honourable Ian Shugart, a sitting Senator and a former Clerk of the Privy Council and Secretary to Cabinet.
  • "Even in the face of unprecedented global challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Shugart was a pillar of stability.
  • Senator Shugart was a role model for public servants, and indeed an inspiration for all Canadians.
  • I owe him a great deal, and my thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time."

Government of Canada teams up to support more land conservation around national parks

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023
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The Government of Canada is contributing $15M toward this initiative, which will use a variety of land conservation tools and approaches to help protect up to 30,000 hectares of land located near existing Parks Canada administered places located across Canada.

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  • The Government of Canada is contributing $15M toward this initiative, which will use a variety of land conservation tools and approaches to help protect up to 30,000 hectares of land located near existing Parks Canada administered places located across Canada.
  • As Canada's largest non-profit conservation organization, NCC works at the scale and scope needed to support Canada's conservation goals.
  • Parks Canada and Nature Conservancy of Canada have a common goal of increasing Canadians' support for conservation and access to the benefits that protected places provide.
  • This two-year agreement will support conservation efforts near Parks Canada administered places such as:
    The project will consider using a variety of land conservation tools and approaches, including Fee Simple land and conservation agreements, conservation easements, Other Effective area-based Conservation Measures (OECMs), Indigenous Protected Conservation Areas (IPCAs) or tenure relinquishments.

New Government of Canada Legislation Tabled to Protect Canada's Natural Wonders

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced the tabling of legislation which will increase the amount of land protected under Parks Canada legislation.

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  • Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced the tabling of legislation which will increase the amount of land protected under Parks Canada legislation.
  • While these lands are already managed or under the administration of Parks Canada, this legislation will ensure that they are added to the Canada National Parks Act and the Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act and can receive the full protections of the Acts and their associated regulations.
  • The Canada National Parks Act, Canada National Marine Conservation Areas Act, and the Rouge National Urban Park Act are Canadian federal laws that regulate the creation and protection of national parks and national marine conservation areas.
  • At approximately 108,000 km2, Tallurutiup Imanga National Marine Conservation Area represents nearly 1.9% of Canada's marine protected area coverage.

Observing Earth from space: Canada defines the future of satellite data

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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Canadian satellite EO data supports over 40 services from several federal departments and private enterprises, and provides tangible benefits to Canadians in their daily lives.

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  • Canadian satellite EO data supports over 40 services from several federal departments and private enterprises, and provides tangible benefits to Canadians in their daily lives.
  • Satellite data is key to making science-based decisions on numerous fronts, from climate change adaptation to building resilience in vulnerable areas such as Canada's North.
  • RADARSAT+ forms part of Canada's Strategy for Satellite Earth Observation and aims to help us unlock the full potential of satellite Earth observation.
  • - The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
    "High-quality satellite data is crucial to Canada meeting its environmental goals.

ALUS strengthens its presence in Quebec with the launch of two new communities

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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SAINT-VALLIER-DE-BELLECHASSE, Quebec and SAINTE-SOPHIE, Quebec, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ALUS officially launched two new communities in the regions of Chaudière-Appalaches and the Laurentians, in collaboration with the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) of Quebec.

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  • SAINT-VALLIER-DE-BELLECHASSE, Quebec and SAINTE-SOPHIE, Quebec, Oct. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ALUS officially launched two new communities in the regions of Chaudière-Appalaches and the Laurentians, in collaboration with the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) of Quebec.
  • In 2021, Outaouais became the second region to benefit from the adoption of the ALUS program.
  • Now expanding into Chaudière-Appalaches and the Laurentians, ALUS aims to multiply the number of participants and nature-based solutions on Quebec’s agricultural territory.
  • The launch of ALUS Chaudière-Appalaches took place on the 11th at the Paularo Farm in Saint-Vallier.