Indians of Canada Pavilion

COP28: Canada Daily Highlights - December 11, 2023

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Monday, December 11, 2023

As co-facilitator on finance with Minister Fouad from Egypt, I have met with all countries to find a path forward.

Key Points: 
  • As co-facilitator on finance with Minister Fouad from Egypt, I have met with all countries to find a path forward.
  • We're close to reaching a strong agreement, and Canada continues to push for language on aligning countries' actions to keep 1.5 °C within reach."
  • They discussed how our two nations are working together to fight the triple crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.
  • Following the meeting, the Parties released a joint statement on Renewed Canada–United States Commitment on Climate and Nature Ambition .

COP28: Canada Daily Highlights - December 8, 2023

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Friday, December 8, 2023

Today, Minister Guilbeault participated in the second High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on climate finance, focused on the strategic allocation of funds to address climate change.

Key Points: 
  • Today, Minister Guilbeault participated in the second High-Level Ministerial Dialogue on climate finance, focused on the strategic allocation of funds to address climate change.
  • Ambassador Stewart participated in the Intergenerational Climate Panel: From Disillusionment to Systemic Collective Actions at the Canada Pavilion.
  • He also met with JoAnne Remillard, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change for the Manitoba Métis Federation Cabinet.
  • They discussed how Indigenous peoples can be effectively integrated in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) process in general, and at COP28 in particular.

COP28: Canada Daily Highlights - December 6, 2023

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Achieving the Pledge targets would cut emissions by approximately 78 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions between 2022 and 2050.

Key Points: 
  • Achieving the Pledge targets would cut emissions by approximately 78 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions between 2022 and 2050.
  • At the International Emissions Trading Association Pavilion, Ambassador Catherine Stewart spoke about the value and opportunities of carbon pricing to tackle climate change and drive decarbonization.
  • They will play a key role in providing resilient and sustainable infrastructure and safely housing communities around our planet.
  • This is the decade to deliver, and we are delighted to work with the Cement Breakthrough Initiative and the Government of Canada to accelerate the transition."

COP28: Canada Daily Highlights - December 4, 2023

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Monday, December 4, 2023

The Minister attended the Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform Forum, where he shared Canada's experience and leadership in phasing out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies.

Key Points: 
  • The Minister attended the Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform Forum, where he shared Canada's experience and leadership in phasing out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies.
  • The Regulations are expected to reduce oil and gas methane emissions from 2012 levels by at least 75 percent by 2030.
  • Climate finance: Minister Guilbeault announced Canada's contribution of $34.2 million to the Global Environment Facility's Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF).
  • The CSA and France's space agency (CNES) highlighted the recent signing of the Space for Climate Observatory charter by Canada.

COP28: Canada Daily Highlights - December 2, 2023

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Saturday, December 2, 2023

This funding will help put least developed countries on a path to climate resilience by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • This funding will help put least developed countries on a path to climate resilience by 2030.
  • Minister Guilbeault addressed the audience at an event in the Canada Pavilion on climate misinformation and political polarization, led by Equiterre.
  • The Government of Canada, alongside Australia, the European Commission, and the United States, jointly launched the Clean Energy Ministerial Battery Storage Initiative to supercharge global battery storage deployment.
  • Ambassador for Climate Change Catherine Stewart represented Canada at the signing of a multilateral declaration , supporting the tripling of global nuclear energy capacity by 2050.

COP28: Canada Daily Highlights - December 1, 2023

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Friday, December 1, 2023

To kick off COP28, Minister Guilbeault announced a $16 million contribution to the start-up cost of a global fund to address loss and damage.

Key Points: 
  • To kick off COP28, Minister Guilbeault announced a $16 million contribution to the start-up cost of a global fund to address loss and damage.
  • At the Canada Pavilion , Minister Guilbeault participated in a panel discussion on "How it Works: The Role of Workers in Just Transitions".
  • "Canada continues to stand by developing countries as they confront the effects of climate change.
  • Catch up on important climate updates with Minister Guilbeault's recorded daily livestream: Watch now.

Minister Guilbeault leads the Canadian delegation to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) to push for ambitious climate action

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Monday, November 27, 2023

The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, is leading the Canadian delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from November 30 to December 12, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, is leading the Canadian delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from November 30 to December 12, 2023.
  • We will work with partners on a new climate finance goal for 2025 and beyond and identify ways to better leverage private capital for climate solutions.
  • Led by Minister Guilbeault, Canada's delegation includes Catherine Stewart, Ambassador for Climate Change; Michael Bonser, Canada's Chief Climate Negotiator; and Jean-François Tremblay, Deputy Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
  • – The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change
    COP28 is the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), an annual conference that coordinates international efforts to address climate change.

At BIO 2023, Canada Showcases Multiple Strengths as a Biopharma Powerhouse

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

The Canada booth at BIO2023 is a showcase of biopharma accomplishment and forward thinking towards creating the most welcoming and productive biopharma environment in the world.

Key Points: 
  • The Canada booth at BIO2023 is a showcase of biopharma accomplishment and forward thinking towards creating the most welcoming and productive biopharma environment in the world.
  • “Starting with an emphasis on building our domestic capacity to develop and produce vaccines and therapeutics, we enacted ways to prepare Canada for the next biopharma challenges.
  • More than 1,000 convention attendees from Canada will help showcase the nation’s advantages as a leading biopharma industry destination.
  • The Canada Pavilion at BIO 2023 is located at Booth 2149 and will be staffed with senior trade representatives throughout the convention.

Kapwani Kiwanga To Represent Canada At The 60th International Art Exhibition Of La Biennale di Venezia

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 26, 2023 /CNW/ - The National Gallery of Canada (NGC) announced today that Kapwani Kiwanga will represent Canada at the 60th International Art Exhibition—La Biennale di Venezia from April 20th to November 24th, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 26, 2023 /CNW/ - The National Gallery of Canada (NGC) announced today that Kapwani Kiwanga will represent Canada at the 60th International Art Exhibition—La Biennale di Venezia from April 20th to November 24th, 2024.
  • Angela Cassie, Interim Director & CEO of the National Gallery of Canada, commissioner of the Canada Pavilion in Venice, said: "The NGC is proud to present Kapwani Kiwanga's work for Canada at the 60th International Art Exhibition—La Biennale di Venezia.
  • I would like to congratulate our national jury members in choosing such a timely and provocative voice to represent the vital role and place of Canada in international contemporary art."
  • The International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia is the largest and most prestigious contemporary art exhibition in the world with more than 80 participating countries.

COP15: Daily highlights - December 13, 2022

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

A true recognition of the value of nature is long overdue, and I am gratified to see the message getting out."

Key Points: 
  • A true recognition of the value of nature is long overdue, and I am gratified to see the message getting out."
  • Asking questions, if there are more greener alternatives to certain products Through our dollars, we can make a difference."
  • Later in the morning, Minister Guilbeault participated in an armchair discussion with Dr. Mona Nemer, Chief Science Advisor of Canada, at the Canada Pavilion.
  • This investment will secure an additional 180,000 hectares of ecologically-sensitive land and establish new protected and conserved areas across the country.