International Day for Biological Diversity 2023
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International Day for Biological Diversity 2023
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Government of Canada publishes the draft State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Report
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In 2021, the Government of Canada announced its intention to move forward with activities to address the broad class of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in recognition of scientific evidence that suggests that all PFAS may be associated with environmental and/or human health effects.
Conservation Exchange Pilot
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The Conservation Exchange Pilot is encouraging businesses to invest in biodiversity conservation. Through the three-year pilot (ending March 2024), businesses that fund conservation projects will receive a certificate from the Government of Canada which recognizes the value of the conservation work they are funding.
Government of Canada launches pilot to support innovative funding opportunities for conservation
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, launched the Conservation Exchange Pilot, an innovative, science-based initiative designed to enable more conservation work in Canada.
The Government of Canada to hold a technical briefing on “forever chemicals”: Draft State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Report
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | media advisories
Media representatives are advised that senior officials from Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada will jointly hold a bilingual technical briefing on the draft State of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Report. The Report is a draft assessment of the potential risks of these substances to the environment and human health.
Capital Regional District recognizes 33 regional parks in national database
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Capital Regional District recognizes 33 regional parks in national database
Capital Regional District in British Columbia contributes to Canada’s national conservation network, supporting nature, and combatting climate change
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, commended the Capital Regional District on Vancouver Island for its contribution to conservation in Canada. They have officially recognized all 33 of the regional parks under their jurisdiction in the Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database.
Minister Guilbeault launches consultations on the development of Canada’s 2030 Biodiversity Strategy
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | news releases
Today the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, launched the consultation with Canadians on the 2030 Biodiversity Strategy for Canada.
Minister Guilbeault’s statement on World Migratory Bird Day
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | statements
The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, issued the following statement to mark World Migratory Bird Day on May 13.
Canada sparks progress on clean electricity with federal funding in Saskatchewan
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that the Government of Canada is fulfilling its commitment to return approximately $174 million of pollution pricing proceeds through the Future Electricity Fund. The Future Electricity Fund returns proceeds to support clean-energy projects, energy-efficient technologies, and other initiatives that will help Canada meet its climate goals and achieve a net-zero emissions economy by 2050.