| Environment and Climate Change Canada | news releases
Environment and Climate Change Canada has initiated the Study of Winter Air Pollution in Toronto (SWAPIT), a six-week comprehensive scientific investigation of air quality across the Greater Toronto Area that will lead to a better understanding of air quality in Canadian cities, particularly in winter.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | news releases
On January 30, 2024, Sébastien Pouliot and Yves Thibeault were ordered to pay $60,000 and $5,000 respectively, by the Court of Quebec, at the Mont-Joli Courthouse. The individuals 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 directed to the Government of Canada's Environmental Damages Fund.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | backgrounders
List of 27 Indigenous-Led Natural Climate Solutions projects 2023–2024
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | news releases
Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced an investment of almost $12.8 million to support 27 Indigenous-Led Natural Climate Solutions initiatives across Canada. These new initiatives will conserve, restore, and enhance land management of wetlands, peatlands, and grasslands to store and capture carbon while benefitting biodiversity, climate resiliency, and human well-being.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | news releases
As a result of an environmental protection alternative measures agreement with the Attorney General of Canada, CNR (Redwater) Limited and North West Refining Inc., operating as the North West Redwater Partnership, has paid a total of $280,428 to the Government of Canada’s Environmental Damages Fund
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | news releases
On January 10, 2024, Jeffrey Ross was fined a total of $20,000 at the Provincial Court of Manitoba after pleading guilty to four counts of violating the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (WAPPRIITA)
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | news releases
Today, Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Special Advisor for Water, announced that Canadian groups, organizations, and governments with freshwater projects can now apply for funding under five Freshwater Ecosystem Initiatives
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | media advisories
Media representatives are advised that Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Special Advisor for Water, will make an announcement on funding opportunities for freshwater projects on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | news releases
Today, following a question-and-answer session with the student community at the Université de Sherbrooke, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, along with Élisabeth Brière, Member of Parliament for Sherbrooke, announced up to $772,500 in funding to support some of the university’s ongoing research activities. These activities include:
| Environment and Climate Change Canada | media advisories
Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make a funding announcement to support the Université de Sherbrooke on environmental research.
