The Government of Canada invests $6.7 million to support 22 environmental projects across Canada
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The Government of Canada invests $6.7 million to support 22 environmental projects across Canada
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Protecting nature at the Massé Stream in Montérégie, part of $6.7 million in national habitat protection
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Canada is committed to the conservation and protection of natural biodiversity in fresh water, land, and oceans. Through the Environmental Damages Fund, the Government of Canada is actively contributing to environmental restoration and wildlife conservation. This fund utilizes fines collected from environmental infractions to support projects that aim to heal and protect nature, restore habitats, and preserve wildlife populations.
Cutting pollution and making life more affordable: Government of Canada announces up to $8.4 million to switch to cleaner energy in the Yukon
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Today, Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, announced an investment of up to $8.4 million from the Low Carbon Economy Fund to support climate action, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and build a strong economy for Yukoners. Joining the Parliamentary Secretary to make this announcement were the Honourable Richard Mostyn, Minister of Community Services and Minister responsible for the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Board, and Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon.
Minister Guilbeault to make an announcement toward restoring and protecting nature
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Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement toward restoring and protecting nature across Canada. Minister Guilbeault will be joined by Sherry Romanado, Member of Parliament for Longueuil—Charles-LeMoyne, and Michel Saint-Denis, President of Ciel et Terre.
Arctic Pearl Ice and Cold Storage Ltd. fined $755,000 for federal offences related to transporting and discharging ammonia into fish-bearing water in British Columbia
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Canadians value clean water and a sustainable environment. Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement officers strive to ensure that businesses and individuals comply with the laws and regulations that protect Canada’s natural environment.
Government of Canada invests more than $1.7 million in recovery of species at risk in the St. Lawrence Lowlands
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The world is facing an unprecedented biodiversity crisis. The fight against biodiversity loss and climate change starts with protecting nature. Investing in nature means helping to create a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient and sustainable environment. Protecting species and their habitats is critical. To halt the loss of biodiversity and restore Canada’s natural environments, collaboration between the provinces, territories, Indigenous peoples, and other partners is essential.
How can Canada reduce plastic food packaging? Have your say now
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As part of its commitment to move toward zero plastic waste, the Government of Canada is proposing to develop a Pollution Prevention Planning Notice (P2 Notice) for plastic packaging that comes into direct contact with food, also referred to as primary food plastic packaging. The P2 Notice would require Canada’s largest grocery retailers to prepare and implement a pollution prevention plan to meet targets to reduce, reuse, and redesign primary food plastic packaging, including recycled content targets. This builds on efforts and commitments by grocers and food brands to reduce plastic waste and shift away from single-use and difficult-to-recycle plastics toward a circular economy.
Peace River Hydro Partners ordered to pay $1.1 million for deposit of contaminated drainage water into the Peace River
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On July 31, 2023, Peace River Hydro Partners pleaded guilty in the Provincial Court of British Columbia in Fort St. John to one charge of depositing a deleterious substance into water frequented by fish, in contravention of the federal Fisheries Act. It was fined $1.1 million, which will be directed to the Government of Canada’s Environmental Damages Fund to support projects that have a positive impact on Canada’s natural environment.
Government of Canada to make an announcement on the recovery of species at risk in the St. Lawrence Lowlands
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Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement on the recovery of species at risk in the St. Lawrence Lowlands. A media availability will follow.
Minister Guilbeault concludes trip to India, including participation in G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Ministerial Meeting
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Minister Guilbeault concludes trip to India, including participation in G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Ministerial Meeting