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Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced that construction has begun on the Sunrise Expansion Program in British Columbia, following the Government of Canada’s approval in April 2026.
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Today in Alberta, Corey Hogan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Calgary Confederation, highlighted the increased tax-free support the program is delivering to families in 2026–2027, on behalf of the Honourable Anna Gainey, Secretary of State (Children and Youth).
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Today’s announcement demonstrates how the federal government is supporting the modernization of Canada’s electricity system, helping to reduce GHG emissions and prepare for the growing electricity demand as we work to double Canada’s electricity grid by 2050 under Powering Canada Strong: A National Strategy for an Electrified Canadian Economy.
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In partnership with the province of Quebec, the Government of Canada is taking action to address these challenges and position Quebec’s forest sector for long-term success. Today, Claude Guay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, highlighted over $17 million for 12 forest sector transformation projects across the province.
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Minister Hodgson marks milestone in Canada and Poland’s energy and economic security partnership
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Today, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, launched the Canada Critical Minerals Accelerator (CCMA) and announced a Strategic Investment Agreement signed by the CCMA, the Canada Growth Fund (CGF) and Teck Resources Limited (Teck). The Agreement supports expanding production capacity at Teck’s Trail Operations in British Columbia, one of the world’s largest fully integrated polymetallic smelting and refining complexes.
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Today, on the margins of the Calgary Stampede, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced more than $26 million in funding for 17 projects across Alberta and Saskatchewan that will accelerate the deployment of clean technology; modernize energy systems and infrastructure; reduce emissions; and build the regulatory, industrial and workforce capacity needed for Canada’s long-term economic growth and energy security.
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Today, the 11th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency concluded in Montreal, bringing together ministers, industry leaders and international experts to accelerate global progress on energy efficiency, security and affordability.
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Canada drives lower bills and cleaner energy in Quebec, British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
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This week, while attending the 2026 Energy and Mine Ministers’ Conference (EMMC) in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories — the annual gathering of federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for energy and mining — the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, advanced key actions the Government of Canada is taking to strengthen our mining and energy sectors.
