Canada Announces Major Investments to Improve Resilience Against Wildfires
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Canada Announces Major Investments to Improve Resilience Against Wildfires
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Canada Announces Major Investments to Improve Resilience Against Wildfires
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Canada Announces Major Investments to Improve Resilience Against Wildfires
Government of Canada Invests in Landmark Solar Project in Anahim Lake
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the Government of Canada is pleased to announce an additional $4.9 million in funding to support the Anahim Lake Solar Project, bringing our total contribution to nearly $17 million. This new solar energy project will provide the Ulkatcho First Nation with access to a clean and renewable source of energy that is cheaper, safer and healthier than diesel power. Located in Anahim Lake, B.C., the project is set to reduce the need for diesel generation in the remote community by about 64 percent — equal to a reduction of 1.1 million litres of diesel a year — making it one of the largest off-grid solar projects in Canada.
Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador Move to Unlock Economic Potential of Offshore Wind
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Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador Move to Unlock Economic Potential of Offshore Wind
Canada Invests in Green Jobs for Youth
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Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families, announced $15 million to create 470 employment and skills training opportunities for youth across Canada in natural resources sectors including energy, forestry, mining, earth sciences and clean technology.
Speech: Minister Tim Hodgson at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce
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“Canada Strong: Building the Future of Energy”
Minister Hodgson to Provide Keynote Address in Calgary
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CALGARY — The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, will provide a keynote address and take part in a fireside chat with the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.
Canada Invests in Retrofits for Community Housing in St. John’s
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The Honourable Joanne Thompson, on behalf of the federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced that Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) Greener Neighbourhoods Pilot Program (GNPP) is investing $5.4 million toward deep energy retrofits for 101 municipally owned community housing units in St. John’s. The City of St. John’s is investing $4.4 million and has also received $1.66 million in funding through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) Affordable Housing Fund to support the improvements of these 101 units and additional repairs of 65 units.
Canada and Manitoba Invest in Helping Homeowners Install Energy-Efficient Home Heating Systems
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Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and the Honourable Mike Moyes, Manitoba Environment and Climate Change Minister, announced a federal investment of approximately $7.9 million toward the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program (OHPA) to support climate action in Manitoba and help low- to median-income homeowners reduce their energy bills. Including funds from Efficiency Manitoba, the Manitoba government is contributing up to $2.6 million toward the co-delivery of the OHPA program.
Canada Strengthens Wildfire Response Through Training
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On March 21, 2025, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson announced a $16.3-million investment in 25 projects through the Government of Canada’s Fighting and Managing Wildfires in a Changing Climate Program (FMWCC) – Training Fund to increase fire management capacity across the country.
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