| Environment and Climate Change Canada | media advisories
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 | news releases
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 | news releases
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.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | backgrounders
The Government of Canada is committed to protecting animals
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | news releases
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.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | news releases
the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced a stricter approach to trade for Canada that will further limit the ability to transport all elephant ivory and rhinoceros horn across Canadian borders.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | media advisories
Minister Guilbeault to announce stricter measures to regulate the trade of certain wildlife items in Canada
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | news releases
Today, Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced the launch of a new application period for the Low Carbon Economy Challenge, known as the Challenge Fund, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | media advisories
Media representatives are advised that Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make a funding announcement in support of low-carbon projects that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help Canada deliver on its 2030 climate target.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | media advisories
Ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Jennifer Morgan, Germany’s State Secretary and Special Envoy for International Climate Action, will provide an update on collective progress toward the US$100 billion international climate finance goal through to 2025.
