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  • Incentives for zero-emission vehicles

    Find information on incentives for purchasing zero-emission vehicles in Canada.

    Individuals Government Businesses Families
    Clean technology
  • Buying an electric vehicle

    Get information about electric vehicles to help you decide which is best for you.

    Individuals Government Businesses Organizations
    Pollution prevention Clean technology
  • Fuel consumption ratings tool

    Identify the most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets your everyday needs.

    Individuals Families
    Pollution prevention
  • EnerGuide-rated new homes

    Find out the benefits of acquiring an EnerGuide rated home.

    Individuals Families
    Clean technology
  • How can I make my home more energy-efficient?

    Find resources to support energy-efficient homes.

    Individuals Families
    Clean technology
  • ENERGY STAR® for New Homes

    Find resources for new homebuilders seeking to increase home energy efficiency.

    Individuals Families Businesses Organizations Academic institutions
    Clean technology Pollution prevention
  • ENERGY STAR® certified products

    Learn the benefits of buying ENERGY STAR® certified products.

    Individuals Families Businesses Organizations Academic institutions
    Clean technology Pollution prevention
  • ENERGY STAR® Rebates and Incentive Directory

    Find ENERGY STAR® rebates and incentives available in Canada.

    Individuals Businesses Organizations Families
    Clean technology Pollution prevention
  • Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative

    Get funding for projects working to establish fast-charging stations systems, natural gas refuelling stations and hydrogen refuelling stations in major metropolitan areas.

    Government Businesses Organizations Academic institutions Indigenous communities
    Clean technology
  • Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program

    Get funding for projects that deploy a network of zero-emission vehicle charging and refuelling stations in more localized areas where Canadians live, work and play.

    Government Organizations
    Clean technology
  • Energy Innovation Program

    Get funding to support projects for clean energy innovation.

    Businesses Organizations Academic institutions Indigenous communitie
    Clean technology
  • Energy Efficient Buildings Program

    Get funding to create a more competitive and resilient forest sector with a focus on low carbon projects that result in new or diversified revenue streams.

    Government Businesses Organizations Academic institutions Indigenous communities
    Clean technology
  • ENERGY STAR® certification for commercial and institutional buildings in Canada

    Certify energy-efficient buildings in Canada to help reduce operating costs, increase asset value and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

    Government Businesses Organizations Academic institutions
    Clean technology Pollution prevention
  • ENERGY STAR® for Industry certification

    Benchmark your facility’s energy performance against similar facilities in your industry in Canada and the United States.

    Government Businesses Organizations Academic institutions
    Clean technology Pollution prevention
  • Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program

    Get funding to build more community buildings and improve existing ones, while making the buildings more energy efficient, lower carbon, more resilient, and higher performing.

    Businesses Organizations Indigenous communities
    Adaptation to climate change
  • Low Carbon Economy Fund

    Get funding for projects that generate clean growth, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help Canada achieve its 2030 greenhouse gas emissions-reduction target.

    Government Businesses Organizations Academic institutions Indigenous communities
    Clean technology
  • Net Zero Accelerator Fund

    Get funding to expedite decarbonization projects, scale-up Clean technology and accelerate industrial transformation.

    Individuals Government Businesses Organizations
    Pollution prevention
  • Become an R-2000 new homes builder

    Find information on how to become an R-2000 new homes builder, to promote the use of affordable, energy-efficient building practices and techniques, clean air features and other measures to help protect the environment.

    Businesses
    Clean technology
  • Why Buy an R-2000 Home

    Find out the benefits of buying an R-2000 home.

    Individuals Families
    Clean technology
  • Find an energy-efficient services provider for your home

    Locate an energy-efficient service provider in your community

    Individuals Families
    Clean technology
  • Forest Change adaptation tools

    Find tools providing useful data about the impacts of climate change on Canada’s forests and on how to adapt to maintain both ecosystem services and timber supply.

    Government Businesses Academic institutions Students Educators
    Adaptation to climate change
  • Output-Based Pricing System Proceeds Fund

    Supports clean technology projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions to help decarbonize Canada’s industrial sectors, while returning OBPS proceeds to jurisdictions of origin.

    Businesses Organizations Government Academic institutions
    Clean Technology Pollution prevention
  • Agricultural Clean Technologies Program

    Get funding for clean technology projects in Canada's agriculture and agri-food sectors.

    Businesses Organizations Academic institutions Indigenous communities
    Clean Technology
  • Local Food Infrastructure Fund

    Get funding for projects that support a healthier and more sustainable food system in Canada.

    Organizations Indigenous communities
    Pollution Prevention
  • Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program

    Get funding supporting the Canadian agricultural sector's participation in the Government of Canada's policy objectives.

    Organizations Indigenous communities
    Clean Technology
  • Agricultural Climate Solutions Program

    Get funding for projects that invest in natural climate solutions that will contribute to meeting or exceeding Canada’s greenhouse gas reduction targets.

    Organizations Academic institutions
    Clean Technology
  • Geospatial Products

    Use the agriculture-related maps, geospatial data and tools to help you understand the geography of agriculture and make better decisions about agriculture.

    Businesses
    Clean Technology
  • Risk of contamination of live shellfish

    Find information on the hazards that can be present in live shellfish.

    Individuals Families
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program

    Get funding supporting First Nations and Inuit projects that help people adapt to the health impacts of climate change.

    Organizations Indigenous communities
    Adaptation to climate change
  • Northern REACHE Program

    Get funding for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in the North, such as solar, wind, energy storage and hydro to reduce reliance on diesel for heating and electricity.

    Government Organizations Indigenous communities
    Clean technology
  • Climate Change Preparedness in the North Program

    Get funding for projects that help assess the risk of climate change, and that develop hazard maps or adaptation plans.

    Indigenous communities
    Adaptation to climate change
  • First Nation Adapt Program

    Get funding for First Nation communities projects that address infrastructure and emergency management issues caused by climate change such as sea level rise, flooding and forest fires.

    Indigenous communities
    Clean technology
  • Climate Action and Awareness Fund

    Get funding to support projects that help reduce Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions, including projects focussed on community-based climate action, youth awareness, science and technology, and climate research.

    Businesses Organizations Government Academic institutions Students Indigenous communities
    Clean technology Adaptation to climate change Pollution prevention Nature protection and conservation
  • Breeding Bird Survey overview

    Find information on trends of over 400 bird species.

    Individuals Families
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk

    Get funding for projects that contribute directly to the recovery objectives, population goals of species at risk and to prevent others from becoming a conservation concern.

    Individuals Government Businesses Organizations Academic institutions Indigenous communities
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk

    Get funding to support the development of Indigenous capacity to participate actively in the implementation of the Species at Risk Act.

    Indigenous communities
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Ecological Gifts Program

    Donate land or partial interest in land to a qualified recipient, to protect nature while receiving tax benefits.

    Individuals Families
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Community Interaction Program

    Get funding to support projects aimed at conserving and improving the St. Lawrence ecosystem.

    Organizations Indigenous communities
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Migratory bird permits

    Find information, forms and permits related to migratory bird hunting.

    Individuals
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Lake Winnipeg Basin Program

    Get funding to support collaborative efforts in improving the ecological health of Lake Winnipeg and its basin.

    Individuals Government Businesses Organizations Indigenous communities
    Pollution prevention
  • EcoAction Community Funding Program

    Get funding to protect, rehabilitate, enhance and sustain the natural environment.

    Organizations Indigenous communities
    Pollution prevention
  • Partnering and collaborating with the National Pollutant Release Inventory

    Collaborate with the National Pollutant Release Inventory team to raise awareness of the impacts of pollutants released into the air, water and land.

    Organizations Students Indigenous communities
    Pollution prevention
  • Plastics Science for a Cleaner Future

    Get funding to increase research on plastic pollution and its impacts.

    Academic institutions
    Pollution prevention
  • Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan

    Get funding to address federal locations that are contaminated and pose the highest risks to human health and the environment.

    Families
    Pollution prevention
  • Canadian Centre for Climate Services

    Access climate data, learning resources and a Support Desk that can help you plan ahead and make informed decisions.

    Individuals Government Businesses Organizations Academic institutions Students Educators Indigenous communities
    Adaptation to climate change
  • Things you can do to improve climate change and the environment

    Find ideas and activities that you can do in your everyday life to fight climate change and improve the environment.

    Individuals Students Educators families
    Pollution prevention Nature protection and conservation
  • Things you can do to help the environment

    Find out things you can change in your life, especially at home, to help the environment.

    Individuals Students Educators families
    Pollution prevention Nature protection and conservation
  • Managing conflicts with migratory birds

    Learn preventive and deterrent techniques to avoid conflicts with migratory birds.

    Individuals families
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Eight tips for protecting migratory birds

    Find out things you can do to help protect migratory birds.

    Individuals Students Educators families
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Climate Action Incentive payments

    If you live in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan or Alberta, Canada’s carbon pollution pricing plan puts money in your pocket. Claim your Climate Action Incentive payment when you file your 2020 taxes.

    Individuals Businesses Organizations Students families
    Pollution prevention
  • Biodiversity 101

    Learn about biodiversity and how to conserve it.

    Individuals Students Educators families
    Nature protection and conservation
  • National wildlife areas open to the public

    Find information about ten national wildlife areas you can visit across Canada and their activities.

    Individuals families
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Species at Risk Public Registry

    Search a list of species at risk in Canada.

    Individuals families
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Status of Birds in Canada 2019

    Identify birds in Canada and their status.

    Individuals families
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Permits for species at risk

    Find information, forms and permit applications related to activities affecting wildlife species at risk of extinction.

    Individuals
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Tips to help protect species at risk

    Find things that you can do to protect species at risk of extinction.

    Individuals Students Educators families
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Permits for trade in protected species

    Find permits, notes, information and related links for trade in protected species.

    Individuals
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Protect Nature Challenge

    Discover 31 activities to engage in to help nature and the environment.

    Individuals Students Educators families
    Nature protection and conservation
  • P2 Finder (Pollution prevention Resource Finder)

    Find hundreds of online Pollution prevention resources that can help you protect the environment.

    Individuals Government Businesses Organizations Academic institutions Students Educators families
    Pollution prevention
  • Health Canada's Healthy Home campaign

    Find hundreds of online Pollution prevention resources that can help you protect the environment.

    Individuals families
    Pollution prevention
  • Ask a Scientist

    Ask questions about the environment directly to scientists.

    Individuals Academic institutions Students Educators families
    Pollution prevention Nature protection and conservation Clean technology Adaptation to climate change
  • Environmental Damages Fund

    Get funding to support projects that will benefit Canada’s natural environment, including projects focused on restoration, environmental quality improvement, research and development, and education and awareness.

    Individuals Government Organizations Academic institutions Indigenous communities
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Indigenous Habitat Participation Program

    Get funding that supports Indigenous communities' involvement in the protection of fish and their habitat.

    Indigenous communities
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean technology Adoption Program

    Get funding that assists Canadian fisheries in implementing clean technologies into their daily operations.

    Businesses Indigenous communities
    Clean technology
  • Habitat Stewardship Program for Aquatic Species at Risk

    Get funding to support projects contributing to the recovery of endangered and threatened aquatic species.

    Individuals Government Businesses Organizations Academic institutions Indigenous communities
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Sustainable Fisheries Solutions and Retrieval Support Contribution Program (Ghost Gear Fund)

    Get funding to clean up fishing nets and commercial fishing gear, as well as plastic waste from oceans and rivers.

    Individuals Government Businesses Organizations Academic institutions Students Educators Indigenous communities
    Pollution prevention
  • Small Craft Harbours Abandoned and Wrecked Vessels Removal Program

    Get funding for projects that remove abandoned and wrecked vessels, to protect Canada's marine environment.

    Businesses Organizations
    Pollution prevention
  • Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program

    Get expert support on conserving and protecting fisheries for future generations.

    Individuals Businesses
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk (aquatic)

    Get funding to support Indigenous participation in the Species at Risk Act.

    Indigenous communities
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Canadian Extreme Water Level Adaptation Tool

    Use this tool to get sea-level rise projections for Canada’s coastline over the coming century and advice on how much higher to build coastal infrastructure.

    Individuals Government Businesses Organizations Academic institutions Students Educators Indigenous communities
    Adaptation to climate change
  • HealthADAPT

    Get funding to support the health sector's understanding of and response to the impacts of climate change.

    Government
    Pollution prevention Nature protection and conservation Clean technology Adaptation to climate change
  • Municipal Asset Management Program

    Get funding that helps Canadian cities and towns make decisions based on reliable data and sound asset management practices.

    Government
    Clean technology
  • The Federal Gas Tax Fund

    Get funding for projects that support local infrastructure priorities such as roads and bridges, public transit, drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, and recreational facilities

    Government
    Clean technology
  • Innovative Solutions Canada

    Get funding to support innovative ideas and projects in many fields, including the Environment.

    Businesses Organizations Academic institutions
    Pollution prevention Nature protection and conservation Clean technology Adaptation to climate change
  • Clean Growth Hub

    Get help finding funding and information to advance Canadian clean tech projects.

    Businesses
    Clean technology
  • Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program

    Get funding to increase use of wood in construction projects in Canada.

    Government Businesses Organizations Academic institutions
    Clean technology
  • Investments in Forest Industry Transformation

    Get funding to create a more competitive and resilient forest sector with a focus on low carbon projects that result in new or diversified revenue streams.

    Businesses Organizations
    Clean technology
  • Environmental Studies Research Fund

    Get funding for research programs that sponsors environmental and social studies.

    Government Businesses Organizations Academic institutions Indigenous communities
    Pollution prevention Nature protection and conservation Clean technology Adaptation to climate change
  • Become an NRCan-registered energy advisor

    Find information on how to become an NRCan-registered Energy Advisor, to deliver EnerGuide rating services for eligible homes in Canada.

    Businesses Students
    Clean technology
  • Green Municipal Fund

    Get funding to support projects across Canada, which produce tangible benefits for communities through improved environmental, economic and social outcomes.

    Government
    Clean technology
  • Carbon budget model

    Use this tool to simulate the dynamics of all forest carbon stocks required under the Kyoto Protocol.

    Government Businesses Organizations Academic institutions Students Educators Indigenous communities
    Adaptation to climate change
  • Become an energy-efficient builder

    Find information on how to become an energy efficient builder.

    Businesses
    Clean technology
  • ENERGY STAR® in the workplace

    Resources to help green your workplace or business.

    Individuals Government Businesses Organizations Academic institutions
    Clean technology Pollution prevention
  • Canada in a Changing Climate: Advancing our Knowledge for Action

    Share your views on a five-year national assessment of how Canada's climate is changing, the impacts of these changes and how we are adapting to reduce risk.

    Individuals Government Businesses Organizations Academic institutions Students Educators Indigenous communities
    Adaptation to climate change
  • Building Regional Adaptation Capacity and Expertise (BRACE) program

    Get funding to increase action to adapt to climate change through skills building, knowledge sharing and regional collaboration.

    Individuals Government Businesses Organizations Academic institutions Students Educators Indigenous communities
    Adaptation to climate change
  • Research and Collection Permit System

    Find information for researchers wishing to apply for research permits in Parks Canada places.

    Academic institutions
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Youth Ambassadors

    Information on how to become a Parks Canada youth ambassador, to inspire youth to experience Canada's natural and cultural heritage.

    Students
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Volunteering at Parks Canada

    Find information on how to become a volunteer at Parks Canada.

    Individuals Students Families
    Pollution prevention Nature protection and conservation Clean technology Adaptation to climate change
  • Parka, Parks Canada's Mascot

    Discover activities for young children featuring the Parks Canada beaver mascot Parka.

    Individuals Students Educators Families
    Nature protection and conservation
  • The Nature Playbook

    Use this informative tool that includes actions to connect a new generation of Canadians to nature.

    Individuals Students Educators Families
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Ten Tips to Respect Wildlife and Stay Safe

    Find information about how to treat wildlife with respect and avoid human-wildlife conflicts.

    Individuals Families
    Nature protection and conservation
  • T-shirt Wisdom on Climate Change: Ten Wearable Tips for Making a Difference

    Find out ten tips and ideas, both practical and inspirational, on what the ordinary person can do about climate change.

    Individuals Students Educators Families
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Reducing plastics pollution on shoreline

    Find information about ways to reduce plastic pollution on shorelines.

    Individuals Students Educators Families
    Pollution prevention
  • National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP)

    Get funding for projects addressing rising flood risks and cost to mitigate the effects of flood events.

    Government
    Adaptation to climate change
  • Oceans Protection Plan

    Get funding to ensure Canada's oceans are cleaner, healthier and safer for years to come.

    Individuals Government Businesses Organizations Academic institutions Indigenous communities
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Abandoned Boats Program

    Get grant and contribution funding to assist in the removal of abandoned and/or wrecked small boats posing a hazard in Canadian waters.

    Government Businesses Organizations Indigenous communities
    Pollution prevention
  • Northern Transportation and Adaptation Initiative

    Get grants and contribution funding to help meet some of the challenges of climate change such as its effects on northern transportation systems.

    Individuals Government Businesses Organizations Indigenous communities
    Adaptation to climate change
  • Transportation Assets Risk Assessment

    Get funding to assess the impacts of the changing climate on federally-owned and/or federally-managed transportation assets such as bridges, ports and airports.

    Government Businesses Organizations Academic institutions
    Adaptation to climate change
  • Clean Transportation System - Research and Development Program

    Get funding to help reduce air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions in the aviation, marine and rail sectors.

    Individuals Government Organizations Indigenous communities
    Clean technology
  • National Trade Corridors Fund

    Get funding to support studies that explore the impacts of climate changes on the transportation infrastructure.

    Government Businesses Organizations Indigenous communities
    Adaptation to climate change
  • How you can prevent pollution

    Find information about behaviors and activities you can do to prevent pollution.

    Individuals Students Educators Families
    Pollution prevention
  • How to green your business by preventing pollution

    Learn about the 7 main techniques you can use to practice Pollution prevention within your company.

    Businesses
    Pollution prevention
  • Pollution prevention at school

    Learn general techniques you can use to prevent pollution at school.

    Individuals Academic institutions Students Educators Families
    Pollution prevention
  • Plastic waste reduction

    Discover how to take action towards zero plastic waste

    Individuals Government Businesses Organizations Academic institutions Students Educators Families
    Pollution prevention
  • Canada's national strategy for lamps containing mercury

    Learn how to dispose of lamps with mercury

    Individuals Businesses
    Pollution prevention
  • Indigenous Forestry Initiative

    Get financial support for Indigenous-led economic development projects in Canada’s forest sector.

    Indigenous communities
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Canada Greener Homes Grant: Home energy efficient upgrades

    Get reimbursment for up to $600 for the cost of pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations and up to $5,000 total for the implementation of eligible retrofits.

    Individuals Families
    Clean technology
  • Canada Greener Homes Grant

    Get help to make your home more energy-efficient, to grow our domestic green supply chains or to become an energy advisor.

    Individuals Families
    Clean technology
  • Computers for Schools Plus

    Donate to the program or make a request to receive digital devices and accessories.

    Individuals Government Businesses Organizations Academic institutions Students Educators Families
    Clean technology
  • 2 Billion Trees: Mitigating climate change through tree planting

    Read about what nature-based solutions and how you can help mitigate climate change by planting trees.

    Individuals Businesses Organizations Families
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Climate change and protected areas

    Learn about Canada's protected areas and various natural solutions for climate change.

    Individuals Students Educators Families
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Science and Conservation

    Learn how to help protect species, habitats and ecosystems.

    Individuals Students Educators Families
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Indigenous ecological knowledge

    Learn how Canadians are benefiting from traditional knowledge systems that have been handed down over many thousands of years.

    Individuals Students Educators Families
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Get Involved in Conservation

    There are plenty of ways to get involved to protect nature, find a few here to get you inspired to take action.

    Individuals Students Educators Families
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Energy efficiency for transportation and alternative fuels

    Find information on fuel-efficient vehicles and driving behaviours. Access tools, training, and technical expertise.

    Government Businesses Organizations Academic institutions
    Clean technology Pollution prevention
  • Plastics Pollution

    Learn about how Marine debris, including plastic waste, is a serious threat to our oceans, lakes and rivers.

    Individuals Students Educators Families
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Become an ENERGY STAR® Canada Participant

    Join ENERGY STAR® Canada and become a champion of energy-efficient products.

    Businesses Organizations
    Clean technology Pollution prevention
  • Clean Fuels Fund

    Get funding for Indigenous-led projects to build clean fuels production capacity.

    Families
    Clean technology Pollution prevention
  • First Nation Infrastructure Fund

    The First Nation Infrastructure Fund (FNIF) helps First Nations communities upgrade and increase public infrastructure to improve the quality of life and the environment in First Nations communities.

    Indigenous communities
    Adaptation to climate change
  • Indigenous Community-Based Climate Monitoring Program

    Get funding for long-term climate monitoring projects in Indigenous communities.

    Indigenous communities
    Adaptation to climate change
  • Canada’s Marine Conservation Targets

    Learn more about how we’re conserving and protecting Canada’s oceans for future generations.

    Individuals Indigenous communities
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Emergency Management Assistance Program (EMAP)

    Get help to access emergency assistance services on reserve.

    Indigenous communities
    Nature protection and conservation
  • Strategic Partnerships Initiative

    Get funding for Indigenous communities to participate in complex economic opportunities.

    Government Organizations Indigenous communities
    Adaptation to climate change Clean technology Nature protection and conservation Pollution prevention
  • First Nations Waste Management Initiative

    Get funding to develop sustainable waste management systems in First Nations communities through modern infrastructure, operations, training and partnerships.

    Organizations Indigenous communities
    Pollution prevention

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2026-09-16