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Canada’s industrial carbon pricing system delivers nearly $150 million in new support for dozens of innovative Canadian clean technology projects across provinces, originating from pollution proceeds

| Environment and Climate Change Canada | backgrounders

On March 21, 2025, Environment and Climate Change Canada announced that nearly $150 million from the Output-Based Pricing System (OBPS) Proceeds Fund is being used to benefit 38 projects from the Decarbonization Incentive Program (DIP).


Backgrounder: Canada imposes sanctions against Venezuelan officials involved in committing human rights violations and/or undermining Venezuela’s democracy

| Global Affairs Canada | backgrounders

Effective immediately, Canada is listing 8 individuals under the Special Economic Measures (Venezuela) Regulations who are current senior officials of the Venezuelan government and who have engaged in activities that directly or indirectly supported human rights violations in Venezuela and/or activities that undermine Venezuela’s democracy.


Canada imposes new sanctions against Venezuelan officials

| Global Affairs Canada | news releases

Today, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development, announced that Canada is imposing new sanctions against Venezuelan officials under the Special Economic Measures (Venezuela) Regulations.


Canada imposes additional sanctions against individuals linked to crisis in Haiti

| Global Affairs Canada | news releases

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development, today announced that Canada is imposing additional sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Haiti) Regulations to address the deteriorating political, security and humanitarian situation in Haiti, which has been exacerbated by the actions of the targeted individuals.


Canada provides funding for humanitarian needs in Lebanon

| Global Affairs Canada | news releases

The situation throughout Lebanon, including in Beirut, remains volatile and unpredictable due to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Food insecurity, market disruptions, and mass displacement have led to an urgent need for shelter, food, clean water and hygiene products in Lebanon. Attacks on healthcare workers and health infrastructure have severely limited the ability of civilians to access basic and critical healthcare services. Canada is working with experienced humanitarian partners, including UN, the Red Cross and NGOs, to provide life-saving assistance to those who desperately need it.


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