Canadian Pavilion

$10 million Canadian Artists in Venice Endowment Closed

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星期三, 四月 3, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, April 3, 2024 /CNW/ - The National Gallery of Canada Foundation announced today the successful closure of its $10-million Canadian Artists in Venice Endowment.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 3, 2024 /CNW/ - The National Gallery of Canada Foundation announced today the successful closure of its $10-million Canadian Artists in Venice Endowment.
  • The Canadian Artists in Venice Endowment was launched in 2015 with a mission to serve as a future-focused financial model in support of artists representing Canada at the career-defining Biennale.
  • Yearly investment income from the Endowment provides sustainable funding in perpetuity for Canada's artists exhibiting their work at the Canada Pavilion in Venice.
  • The National Gallery of Canada Foundation began fundraising for the Canadian Artists in Venice Endowment in 2015, and just shy of a decade later, the Endowment Patrons have generously empowered Canadian artists in perpetuity at the Biennale through the establishment of a self-sustaining financial model.

Promoting Atlantic Canada-U.S. collaboration during New England visit

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星期五, 三月 15, 2024
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While at SENA, she met with Atlantic Canadian businesses to take stock of Atlantic Canada's competitive advantage in the global fish and seafood industry.

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  • While at SENA, she met with Atlantic Canadian businesses to take stock of Atlantic Canada's competitive advantage in the global fish and seafood industry.
  • This collaboration is an avenue to deepen the long-standing ties between Atlantic Canada and New England.
  • "From world-class fish and seafood exports to renewable energy, Atlantic Canada and New England have shared a close bond for generations.
  • Atlantic Canadian provinces have a long history of collaboration with their American neighbours on energy trade and as a trusted supplier of renewable energy.

Canadian Youth to Attend UN Climate Conference

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星期四, 十一月 30, 2023
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Shelby Hartman, age 16 of Sherwood Park, Alta., is one of four Canadian youth selected to represent the #Decarbonize Program led by the Centre for Global Education (CGE).

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  • Shelby Hartman, age 16 of Sherwood Park, Alta., is one of four Canadian youth selected to represent the #Decarbonize Program led by the Centre for Global Education (CGE).
  • "Youth involvement in COP28 allows us to bring our concerns to the table, such as wildlife, education, policy, activism and environmental preservation.
  • They will report back on their experiences through a webinar to Canadian schools hosted by CWF and will share their experiences with CWF youth groups across Canada.
  • “We have engaged 40,000 students internationally in creating a joint manifesto which incorporates geography and culture in climate solutions and are proud of the Canadian youth representing us in Dubai.

COP28: Canada Daily Highlights - November 27, 2023

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星期四, 十二月 21, 2023
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The Honourable Steven Guilbeault leads the Canadian delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from November 30, 2023 to December 12, 2023.

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  • The Honourable Steven Guilbeault leads the Canadian delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from November 30, 2023 to December 12, 2023.
  • Canada will work hand in hand with international partners to push for ambitious climate actions and accelerate global efforts to keep the Paris agreement goal within reach.
  • Learn about the Canada Pavilion at COP28 to stay informed.

COP28: Canada Daily Highlights - December 11, 2023

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星期一, 十二月 11, 2023
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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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星期五, 十二月 8, 2023
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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.

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  • 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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星期三, 十二月 6, 2023
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Achieving the Pledge targets would cut emissions by approximately 78 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions between 2022 and 2050.

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  • 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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星期一, 十二月 4, 2023
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The Minister attended the Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform Forum, where he shared Canada's experience and leadership in phasing out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies.

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  • 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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星期六, 十二月 2, 2023
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This funding will help put least developed countries on a path to climate resilience by 2030.

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  • 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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星期五, 十二月 1, 2023
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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.

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  • 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.