| Environment and Climate Change Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, provided an update on the protection of Boreal Caribou habitat in the province of Quebec.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | news releases
On June 15, 2023, Rio Tinto Fer et Titane Inc. was sentenced by the Court of Quebec, at the Sorel-Tracy courthouse, to pay two fines totalling $600,000 dollars, after pleading guilty to two counts of violating the Fisheries Act. The conviction follows two spills of harmful substances in June and December 2020. The fines will be paid in full to the Government of Canada’s Environmental Damages Fund and will support projects that have a positive impact on the country’s natural environments.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | news releases
Today, Bill S-5, Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act, received Royal Assent. This is a landmark step in keeping the environment and Canadians safe and healthy.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | backgrounders
Bill S-5: Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | media advisories
The Government of Canada will hold a virtual bilingual technical briefing to discuss Bill S-5, Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | media advisories
Media representatives are advised that, Environment and Climate Change Canada will hold a media availability at 2:00 p.m. (EDT), on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, to discuss current and upcoming weather forecasts for Western Canada, Ontario, and Quebec.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | media advisories
Environment and Climate Change Canada to hold a media availability related to Ontario and Quebec weather forecasts
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | news releases
Today, to conclude Environment Week, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, accompanied by Yves Robillard, Member of Parliament for Marc-Aurèle-Fortin, announced $400,000 in funding for a four-year project led by Éco-Nature in the Greater Montréal area. This project aims to protect and restore the habitats needed by a dozen species at risk, including the Snapping Turtle, Least Bittern and American Water-willow.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | media advisories
Environment and Climate Change Canada to hold a media availability related to Ontario and Quebec weather forecasts
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | media advisories
Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement toward protecting and restoring habitat for species at risk in the Greater Montréal area.
