| Environment and Climate Change Canada
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On November 21, 2023, the municipality of Saint-Alphonse and Claude Chevalier were ordered by the Court of Québec to pay $30,000 and $6,000 respectively, at the New Carlisle Courthouse. The municipality and the individual pleaded guilty to one count each of violating the Migratory Birds Regulations under the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994. The charges stem from actions that led to the disturbance and destruction of Bank Swallow nests. The fines will be paid to the Government of Canada’s Environmental Damages Fund.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada
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Today, experts from Environment and Climate Change Canada provided an outlook for Canada’s upcoming winter season, which is expected to bring higher-than-normal temperatures across the country.
| 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 on Canada’s next steps to address methane emissions from the oil and gas sector at the COP28 Global Methane Pledge Ministerial.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada
| media advisories
Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, from November 30 to December 12, 2023.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada
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Media representatives are advised that departmental officials from the Government of Canada will hold a bilingual technical briefing regarding Canada’s priorities, objectives, and planned activities for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28)
| Environment and Climate Change Canada
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Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, highlighted new measures in the Government’s 2023 Fall Economic Statement that take further action to support more Canadians in affording a home, while helping them to reduce their household energy bills.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada
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The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, is leading the Canadian delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from November 30 to December 12, 2023. At COP28, Canada will work with partners to accelerate global efforts to keep the Paris Agreement goal of limiting warming to 1.5 ºC within reach and avoid the most catastrophic impacts of climate change.
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On November 21, 2023, the Government of Canada introduced Bill S-15, which would prohibit the new ownership of elephants and great apes in Canada, unless a permit or licence has been issued for either the best interest of the animal’s welfare or conservation, or scientific research, subject to potential conditions.