Environment and Climate Change Canada

Canada and Brock University invest in climate action project to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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This project will reduce emissions through retrofits that will increase Brock University's reliance on grid electricity and reduce its dependence on natural gas.

Key Points: 
  • This project will reduce emissions through retrofits that will increase Brock University's reliance on grid electricity and reduce its dependence on natural gas.
  • Brock University will see a cumulative reduction of about 13,700 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030—equivalent to the energy use of over 3,200 homes for one year.
  • Through the Low Carbon Economy Fund, the Government of Canada is partnering with climate leaders nationwide to cut emissions.
  • The enhanced Low Carbon Economy Fund will support climate action by Indigenous peoples with a new $180 million Indigenous Leadership Fund.

Wildfires are on the rise in Canada: how to keep outdoor workers safe.

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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Conditions such as wildfires and lightning can put workers at great risk for illness and injury.

Key Points: 
  • Conditions such as wildfires and lightning can put workers at great risk for illness and injury.
  • Occupations, where workers are required to work outdoors in the summer, include farming, camps, construction, and landscaping.
  • Health and safety inspectors will apply and enforce these laws based on the facts they find in the workplace.
  • This is especially important for outdoor workers involved in outdoor recreation, construction workers, and road crews.

Statement on the opening of the second negotiation session to develop an international, legally binding instrument on plastic pollution (INC-2)

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Friday, May 26, 2023
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GATINEAU, QC, May 26, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, issued the following statement on the opening of the second negotiation session to develop an international, legally binding instrument on plastic pollution (INC-2):

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, May 26, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, issued the following statement on the opening of the second negotiation session to develop an international, legally binding instrument on plastic pollution (INC-2):
    "The global plastic pollution crisis threatens the environment, our economy, and the health of Canadians.
  • We recognize the need for global ambition and cooperation to end plastic pollution, both at home and abroad, and will work with everyone toward an ambitious, binding, global plastic agreement.
  • "Canada is committed to continue playing a leadership role in worldwide efforts to tackle plastic pollution.
  • Together, Government representatives from more than 165 countries and partners will meet to continue working on key elements for an ambitious, legally binding global agreement on plastic pollution.

Environment and Climate Change Canada presents the 2023 hurricane season outlook

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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DARTMOUTH, NS, May 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Environment and Climate Change Canada's Canadian Hurricane Centre provided the Canadian context to the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's outlook for the 2023 hurricane season, which officially runs from June 1 to November 30.

Key Points: 
  • DARTMOUTH, NS, May 25, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Environment and Climate Change Canada's Canadian Hurricane Centre provided the Canadian context to the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's outlook for the 2023 hurricane season, which officially runs from June 1 to November 30.
  • The Canadian Hurricane Centre and the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration work closely together to promote hurricane safety and preparedness throughout the season.
  • Climate change is expected to increase both the average and maximum rain rates that are associated with hurricanes.
  • Environment and Climate Change Canada's state-of-the-art weather forecasting systems give Canadians notice of approaching tropical storms or hurricanes days in advance.

Canada and Manitoba accelerate the move to renewable energy through $38.2 million investment

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Building on a 2019 investment, the Efficient Trucking Program is receiving an additional $3.6 million from the Government of Canada to support a new intake for applications.

Key Points: 
  • Building on a 2019 investment, the Efficient Trucking Program is receiving an additional $3.6 million from the Government of Canada to support a new intake for applications.
  • The Manitoba Government will also contribute up to $3.3 million and Manitoba's trucking sector will provide $6.6 million.
  • The Government of Canada is also investing $25 million in Manitoba's merit-based program, while the province is contributing $6.25 million to this program delivered by the Manitoba Climate and Green Plan Implementation Office.
  • By partnering with the federal government, we can transition more vehicles and industries from fossil fuels to renewable energy.

Government of Canada taking next step in addressing "forever chemicals" PFAS

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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Canada has previously prohibited the manufacture, use, sale, offer for sale, and import of three subgroups of PFAS, with limited exemptions.

Key Points: 
  • Canada has previously prohibited the manufacture, use, sale, offer for sale, and import of three subgroups of PFAS, with limited exemptions.
  • The government is also taking action to protect firefighters, reduce Canadians' exposure to PFAS in drinking water, and manage PFAS in biosolids.
  • Canada and the European Union are the first jurisdictions in the world to propose class management of PFAS.
  • As an example of actions that the Government of Canada is taking to reduce PFAS in Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is signaling its intent to implement an interim standard for PFAS in biosolids imported and sold as commercial fertilizer.

Statement - International Day for Biological Diversity 2023

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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GATINEAU, QC, May 19, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, issued the following statement today:

Key Points: 
  • GATINEAU, QC, May 19, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, issued the following statement today:
    "Canadians are a nature-loving people.
  • "May 22 is International Day for Biological Diversity, and this year's theme, 'From Agreement to Action: Build Back Biodiversity,' builds on the results of COP15.
  • "As a large and biodiversity-rich country, we are driving global action through historic investments and ambition in international negotiations.
  • If all of us act on the call of this year's International Day for Biological Diversity, we will build back biodiversity.

Government of Canada contributes to the conservation of the Forillon Ecological Corridor

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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This ensures the functionality of the ecological corridor between Forillon National Park and the large forests at the heart of the Gaspé Peninsula.

Key Points: 
  • This ensures the functionality of the ecological corridor between Forillon National Park and the large forests at the heart of the Gaspé Peninsula.
  • This contribution, funded by Parks Canada's National Ecological Corridors Program, builds on other recent Government of Canada investments to protect natural heritage in Canada.
  • The Forillon Ecological Corridor is a forested area providing terrestrial ecological connectivity between Forillon National Park and the large forests at the heart of the Gaspé Peninsula.
  • In Quebec, nearly 50,000 hectares have been protected, including 230 hectares within the Forillon Ecological Corridor.

Government of Canada launches pilot to support innovative funding opportunities for conservation

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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That's why the Government of Canada is finding new ways to collaboratively engage across all sectors and governments to help support nature.

Key Points: 
  • That's why the Government of Canada is finding new ways to collaboratively engage across all sectors and governments to help support nature.
  • Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, launched the Conservation Exchange Pilot, an innovative, science-based initiative designed to enable more conservation work in Canada.
  • The Conservation Exchange Pilot is an innovative and mutually beneficial funding mechanism designed to enable more conservation efforts in Canada.
  • The Conservation Exchange Pilot is an innovative mechanism enabling effective partnerships between industry, government, and the non-profit sector to address habitat and biodiversity challenges across Canada."

Air Canada Partners with IAGOS to Equip an Airbus A330 with Climate and Air Quality Sensors

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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"As a leading global airline, we are proud to partner with IAGOS to advance their important climate research work.

Key Points: 
  • "As a leading global airline, we are proud to partner with IAGOS to advance their important climate research work.
  • Air Canada is committed to full-scale sustainability and working with IAGOS is a meaningful way we can contribute to the collection of valuable, global data on climate parameters for further science research.
  • "We are delighted that Air Canada is the latest airline to join the IAGOS program.
  • As part of the partnership, Air Canada has installed IAGOS's state-of-the-art climate research monitoring devices on Fin 939, one of its A330-300 widebody aircraft.