Municipal government in Canada

Government of Canada launches a new initiative to address climate change impacts on rail lines

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

This is why the Government of Canada is taking important steps towards addressing climate change on railway infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • This is why the Government of Canada is taking important steps towards addressing climate change on railway infrastructure.
  • This initiative specifically targets rail infrastructure projects meant to increase resilienceto extreme weather events and advance measures to address climate change measures.
  • Our Government will continue to invest in measures which address the impacts of climate change.
  • This is why we are providing funding under the Climate Change and Adaptation to Extreme Weather Infrastructure initiative: to address severe weather impacts on railway operations."

Minister Wilkinson Announces Support for Planting 9.3 Million New Trees in Interior B.C.

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Monday, November 21, 2022

That's why today the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a contribution of over $10 million to Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd. through the 2 Billion Trees program, which aims to motivate and support new tree-planting projects.

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  • That's why today the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced a contribution of over $10 million to Central Chilcotin Rehabilitation Ltd. through the 2 Billion Trees program, which aims to motivate and support new tree-planting projects.
  • Today's announcement of over $10 million for the planting of more than nine million trees in the traditional territory of Alexis Creek First Nation and Tl'etinqox-t'in is an important step forward."
  • The 2 Billion Trees program aims to motivate and support new tree planting projects.
  • Through the 2 Billion Trees program, the Wildlife/Mountain Pine Beetle Reforestation and Habitat Restoration will receive a contribution of $10,818,988 to plant 9.3 million trees.

The Government of Canada and FCM support strengthened asset management in Saskatchewan communities

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022

65 is receiving $50,000 to develop an asset management analysis to provide a long-term approach to management of the assets consistent with the asset management plan.

Key Points: 
  • 65 is receiving $50,000 to develop an asset management analysis to provide a long-term approach to management of the assets consistent with the asset management plan.
  • That's why FCM's Municipal Asset Management Program helps communities in Saskatchewan and across the country develop sound asset management practices and conduct data collection and analysis to make better investment decisions."
  • The Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) is designed to support municipal infrastructure investment decisions based on reliable data and sound asset management practices.
  • Through the Investing in Canada Plan, the Government of Canada is investing $180 billion over 12 years in infrastructure projects across Canada.

Government of Canada investing $557 million in infrastructure funding for Parks Canada

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Monday, November 14, 2022

The Government is committed to continued investment in the revitalization of federal infrastructure assets for the benefit of all Canadians.

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  • The Government is committed to continued investment in the revitalization of federal infrastructure assets for the benefit of all Canadians.
  • Parks Canada's ability to meet its mandate of conserving and presenting national historic sites, national parks and national marine conservation areas in Canada is founded on its assets.
  • "The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring the sustainability of Parks Canada assets so the cultural, environmental and economic vitality national heritage places bring to Canada can continue into the future.
  • Since 2015, the federal infrastructure investment program has enabled Parks Canada to improve the condition of approximately 5,000 assets across the country.

Minister Wilkinson Announces up to $800 Million in Project Funding to Advance Canada's Clean Fuels Sector

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Monday, November 14, 2022

Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced that approximately 60 projects have been selected to receive funding under the Government of Canada's $1.5-billion Clean Fuels Fund (CFF).

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced that approximately 60 projects have been selected to receive funding under the Government of Canada's $1.5-billion Clean Fuels Fund (CFF).
  • The federal government is undertaking negotiations to finalize the terms of funding for each project, and the total federal investment in these projects will be up to $800 million.
  • This funding will help project proponents address critical barriers to growth in the domestic clean fuels market and lays the groundwork for the low-carbon fuels of the future.
  • Canada's clean fuels industry is rapidly growing, owing to the global demand to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and bolster energy security.

Pathways Alliance focuses on suite of technologies to advance net zero plan

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

Advancing direct air capture technology to remove CO2 from the ambient air for underground storage and/or conversion to liquid fuels.

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  • Advancing direct air capture technology to remove CO2 from the ambient air for underground storage and/or conversion to liquid fuels.
  • Assessing the future viability of small modular reactors safe, versatile, and scalable technology that could supply zero-emissions energy for various oil sands applications.
  • With anticipated co-funding support from Canadian governments, Pathways Alliance recently announced plans to invest $24.1 billion before 2030 in the first phase of its plan.
  • Between 2012 and 2021, Pathways Alliances six member companies invested more than $10 billion on R&D on various technologies.

Trans Canada Trail Announces $3.25M Investment in 126 Trail Infrastructure Projects across Canada

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

MONTREAL, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trans Canada Trail is proud to announce its latest round of Trail investments of $3.25M in 126 projects across Canada. The latest funding is inclusive of 35 emergency clean-up and recovery projects across Atlantic Canada in response to damage caused by Hurricane Fiona in communities across the Atlantic Region.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Trans Canada Trail is proud to announce its latest round of Trail investments of $3.25M in 126 projects across Canada.
  • The Trans Canada Trail Trail Funding Program (TFP) invests funding received from the Government of Canada, through Parks Canada.
  • Trans Canada Trail is the largest investor in trail infrastructure projects in Canada thanks to its funding from governments across Canada and in particular, the federal government which recently announced, in Budget 2022, $55M in funding for Trans Canada Trail over the next five years.
  • The TFP program is open to all trail organizations that operate one of the over 500 sections of the Trans Canada Trail.

PSP Investments' 2022 Responsible Investment Report demonstrates continued momentum on climate change commitments, data integration and active ownership

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

The 2022 Responsible Investment Report features updates on PSP Investments' inaugural Climate Strategy Roadmap , including key achievements and upcoming priorities.

Key Points: 
  • The 2022 Responsible Investment Report features updates on PSP Investments' inaugural Climate Strategy Roadmap , including key achievements and upcoming priorities.
  • PSP Investments' climate change approach continues to strengthen and evolve, seeking to become increasingly data-driven, linked to asset-level value creation and technology-enabled in our due-diligence and engagement workflows.
  • Significantly increased the self-reported GHG data available from PSP Investments' portfolio companies, which was critical for developing the climate strategy and setting emissions-reduction targets.
  • To read PSP Investments' 2022 Responsible Investment and TCFD reports, visit our website here .

PSP Investments' 2022 Responsible Investment Report demonstrates continued momentum on climate change commitments, data integration and active ownership

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 10, 2022

The 2022 Responsible Investment Report features updates on PSP Investments' inaugural Climate Strategy Roadmap , including key achievements and upcoming priorities.

Key Points: 
  • The 2022 Responsible Investment Report features updates on PSP Investments' inaugural Climate Strategy Roadmap , including key achievements and upcoming priorities.
  • PSP Investments' climate change approach continues to strengthen and evolve, seeking to become increasingly data-driven, linked to asset-level value creation and technology-enabled in our due-diligence and engagement workflows.
  • Significantly increased the self-reported GHG data available from PSP Investments' portfolio companies, which was critical for developing the climate strategy and setting emissions-reduction targets.
  • To read PSP Investments' 2022 Responsible Investment and TCFD reports, visit our website here .

Minister Hutchings highlights federal government's plan to eliminate interest on student and apprentice loans and enhance the Canada Workers Benefit

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

Today, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, participated in an event at the New Brunswick Community College to highlight the Government of Canada's plan to make the federal portion of all Canada Student Loans and Canada Apprentice Loans, including those currently being repaid, permanently interest-free.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, participated in an event at the New Brunswick Community College to highlight the Government of Canada's plan to make the federal portion of all Canada Student Loans and Canada Apprentice Loans, including those currently being repaid, permanently interest-free.
  • The Government of Canada is also providing advance payments of the CWB to put more money, sooner, into the pockets of our lowest-paidand often most essentialworkers.
  • Our government is proposing new permanent steps to reduce the burdenof student and apprentice loans on young Canadians by permanently eliminating interest on federal student and apprentice loans.
  • The federal government's fiscal anchorthe unwinding of COVID-19-related deficits and reduction of the federal debt-to-GDP ratio over the medium termremains unchanged.