NORTH VANCOUVER – The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will tour a local business to announce measures that will put more money in your pocket, so you can buy the things you need and save for the things you want.
Today in North Vancouver, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, visited local restaurant Akbar Joojeh 16th to highlight the government’s plan to put more money in Canadians’ pockets.
Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a $2.1-million investment under the Indigenous Natural Resource Partnerships (INRP) program to the Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) for an Inuit-led project in Nunavut.
Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson welcomed the release of Kinship and Prosperity: Proven Solutions for a Clean Energy Landscape, the Wah-ila-toos Indigenous Council’s Report. The report provides recommendations to power more Indigenous, rural and remote communities with clean energy while recognizing the various challenges these communities face. It affirms that Indigenous Peoples are leaders and knowledge keepers, and that they have the skills and experiences needed to establish a thriving economy while living in reciprocity with the environment.
On November 14, 2024, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced over $7 million in support for 12 projects that are either based in British Columbia (B.C.) or have a national reach under the Climate Change Adaptation Program (CCAP) and the Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities (CRCC) Program.
Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson announced over $7 million in funding for 12 projects in British Columbia or with a national reach under Natural Resources Canada’s Climate Change Adaptation Program (CCAP) and the Climate-Resilient Coastal Communities (CRCC) Program. These projects will aim to help regions and sectors in B.C. and across Canada adapt to a changing climate by developing, improving and delivering strategies, tools and resources that address climate change risks and adaptation gaps, and to support the implementation of climate change adaptation and resilience actions.
Today, MP Michael McLeod, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, along with the Honourable Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Infrastructure for the Northwest Territories, announced up to $25 million in infrastructure funding, pending final due diligence, to the Government of Northwest Territories for its Taltson Hydro Expansion Project. This funding would be provided through the federal government’s Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF). The project is in partnership with Indigenous governments, including the Akaitcho Dene First Nations, the Northwest Territory Métis Nation, and the Salt River First Nation. This partnership-based approach ensures that these Indigenous governments play a key role in shaping the project’s direction.
PORT COQUITLAM — The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will make a funding announcement in Port Coquitlam regarding support for climate resilience along the Pacific coast. He will be accompanied by Ron McKinnon, Member of Parliament for Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam. Media availability will follow.
On November 12, 2024, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Canada, announced federal investments totalling over $18.6 million in 17 Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) charging infrastructure projects, in both private and public spaces.
Today, Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced an investment of $18.6 million to multiple organizations to install over 1,600 L2 and L3 chargers in Toronto and across Canada.