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Government of Canada Supports 12 Clean Energy Projects in Alberta with Over $175 Million in Federal Investments

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The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced funding for 12 projects across Alberta that will create good jobs while producing and storing clean electricity. These clean electricity projects are a critical part of Canada’s energy future and offer great economic opportunities for the province.


Federal Investment to Deliver Over 1,500 EV Chargers Across Quebec

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The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, concluded an EV tour from Montreal to Trois-Rivières to Quebec City by announcing 1,578 new EV chargers across Quebec City and throughout Quebec. Funding was provided through Natural Resources Canada’s Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program.


Twelve New 2 Billion Trees Projects Announced

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Under the 2 Billion Trees program, the Government of Canada is working with provinces, territories, non-government organizations, Indigenous communities, municipalities, private landowners and others to plant two billion trees over ten years on provincial and federal Crown lands, in cities and communities, on private rural and urban lands.


Government of Canada Supports Nine Job-Creating Indigenous-Led Solar Energy Projects in Alberta With Over $160 Million in Federal Investments

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The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, announced funding for nine projects across Alberta that will create good jobs while producing and storing clean electricity. These Indigenous-led solar energy and battery storage projects are a critical part of Canada’s energy future, which includes a growing clean energy industry.


British Columbia Regional Energy and Resource Table Collaboration Framework Aligns with Province's Climate Goals

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The Government of British Columbia, the Government of Canada, and First Nations in British Columbia have significant alignment on strategic economic and clean growth goals in the drive toward a low-carbon economy. The British Columbia Regional Energy and Resource Table Framework for Collaboration on the Path to Net Zero (Collaboration Framework) will further the province’s efforts to reduce emissions while advancing British Columbia’s competitive advantage and ensuring that Canada can respond to the global demand for clean investment.


Backgrounder: Canadian Sustainable Jobs Act

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A net-zero emissions economy represents significant opportunities for Canadians — to secure and create good, well-paying jobs, to grow our industries and to lead the world with the resources and technologies it will need for generations to come. With highly skilled and dedicated workers, abundant natural resources and energy sources critical for a net-zero future, and a thriving clean technology industry, Canada is uniquely positioned to seize the moment.


The Government of Canada is supporting Canadians through the 2023 Wildfire Season - Update

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The Government of Canada is committed to continuing to support Canadians as all orders of government work together during the 2023 wildfire season. Across Canada, several provinces, territories and Indigenous communities are experiencing a severe wildfire season, and the effects are already widespread. The Government Operations Centre coordinates the federal response to the wildfire situation across the country. Officials are working closely with federal and provincial partners to coordinate this assistance.


The Government of Canada Is Supporting Canadians Through the 2023 Wildfire Season

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The Government of Canada is committed to supporting Canadians as all orders of government work together during the 2023 wildfire season. Across Canada, several provinces and territories are experiencing a severe wildfire season, and the effects are already widespread. The Government Operations Centre is working to coordinate the federal response to the wildfire situation across the country. Officials are working closely with federal and provincial partners to coordinate this assistance.


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