Today, on the margins of the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, along with G7 and industry partners, announced the first round of strategic projects and measures under the Critical Minerals Production Alliance to accelerate the development of secure critical minerals supply chains.
Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, opened the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, Ontario.
Today, in support of its 2025 G7 Presidency, Canada co-hosted the second annual Energy Innovation Forum with the International Energy Agency. The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, welcomed experts from governments, major companies, startups, researchers, international finance and venture capital investors to discuss the opportunities, challenges and partnerships needed to scale up innovative energy technologies and maximize their contribution to global energy systems and security.
Today, the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced over $5.4 million for 28 projects across the Prairies that will accelerate Indigenous participation and leadership in the forest sector, create good jobs and promote the use of wood-based products in construction.
The Government of Canada is committed to advancing clean, reliable and affordable energy solutions while supporting Indigenous leadership in building Canada’s clean energy future. Today, The Honourable Buckley Belanger, Secretary of State (Rural Development), on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced over $1.9 million in federal support for the development of a state-of-the-art smart microgrid serving the communities of La Plonge and Poplar House District in northern Saskatchewan.
the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, concluded a three-day visit to London, United Kingdom, from October 14 to 16, focused on advancing secure critical minerals supply chains and energy security for Canada and our allies.
The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced the launch of a call for proposals for the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF) Indigenous Grants stream, with up to $3 million available in total funding for Indigenous organizations or non-Indigenous organizations working in partnership with Indigenous communities.
the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced that Arianne Phosphate Inc. has been conditionally approved for an investment of up to $735,000 through the Critical Minerals Research, Development and Demonstration (CMRDD) program. This funding is part of an $80.3-million investment announced by Prime Minister Carney on the margins of the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit to build reliable critical minerals supply chains in Canada.
Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced nearly $17 million in federal funding to support the 7.5-megawatt (MW) Innavik Remote Hydro Project, located in Inukjuak, and to explore the development of a 17-MW hydroelectric power plant at the site of the Matawin dam near St-Michel-des Saints, both in Quebec.
The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced an investment of over $22 million in support of eight projects to accelerate battery innovation and production capacity across Canada.
