Canada News Centre2026-04-17T11:57:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/04/minister-dabrusin-to-champion-climate-competitiveness-clean-growth-and-nature-protection-at-g7.html

This week, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, will participate in the Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin, Germany, from April 21–22, followed by the G7 Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Paris, France, from April 23–24

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-04-17T11:35:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/04/environment-and-climate-change-canada-to-hold-a-technical-briefing-ahead-of-the-petersberg-climate-dialogue-and-the-g7-environment-ministers-meeting.html

Media representatives are advised that senior officials from Environment and Climate Change Canada will hold a bilingual technical briefing regarding Canada’s participation in the Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin, Germany, from April 20 to 22, 2026, and the G7 Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Paris, France, on April 23 and 24, 2026

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-04-16T10:00:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/04/canada-to-launch-hybrid-ai-weather-model-to-strengthen-forecasting-for-severe-weather.html

This spring, Environment and Climate Change Canada will launch a groundbreaking hybrid weather forecasting model that combines the power of artificial intelligence (AI) with the strengths of traditional forecasting methods

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-04-09T10:35:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/03/canada-releases-the-national-freshwater-science-agenda-to-guide-priorities-over-the-next-10-years.html

Today, during Canada Water Week, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, is announcing the release of the National Freshwater Science Agenda (or “Science Agenda”), which aims to better align freshwater science and research efforts across Canada.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-03-19T11:00:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/03/secretary-of-state-nature-highlights-the-new-canada-groceries-and-essentials-benefit.html

Today in Québec City, the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature), and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos visited the Patro Laval volunteer tax service to highlight how the Government is working to put more money back in the pockets of those most affected by the rising price of food and tackle food insecurity across a range of fronts.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-03-18T12:05:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/03/secretary-of-state-nature-nathalie-provost-to-highlight-affordability-measures.html

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature), on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will highlight affordability measures

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-03-17T11:30:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/03/environment-and-climate-change-canada-to-hold-a-technical-briefing-related-to-a-severe-freezing-rain-event-predicted-for-areas-of-ontario-quebec-an.html

Media representatives are advised that Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) will hold a technical briefing related to a weather system approaching parts of Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada early Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-03-10T08:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/03/government-of-canadas-longest-running-species-at-risk-fund-marks-25-years-announces-new-projects.html

Today, the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature), on behalf of the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, marked the 25th anniversary of the Government of Canada’s longest-running species at risk program by announcing up to $5.2 million in funding through the Habitat Stewardship Program (HSP) for Species at Risk.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-03-06T10:34:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/03/celebrating-25-years-of-investing-in-nature-thirty-one-new-habitat-stewardship-projects-for-species-at-risk-in-2025-2026.html

On March 6, 2026, the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature), on behalf of the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced an investment of more than $5.2 million for 31 habitat stewardship initiatives through the Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-03-06T10:32:02-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/03/secretary-of-state-nature-nathalie-provost-to-announce-funding-for-conservation-projects-and-species-at-risk.html

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature), on behalf of the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, will be announcing funding for conservation projects across Canada that help protect and recover species at risk.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-03-05T07:10:09-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/02/canada-prevents-illegal-export-of-over-onemillion-kilograms-of-waste.html

During the fall of 2025, Canada intercepted more than one million kilograms of hazardous waste before it was exported, as part of Operation Demeter XI. Operation Demeter is an annual global enforcement operation led by the World Customs Organization which brings together international partners to help combat the illegal trade of transboundary waste that is subject to the Basel Convention. Canada’s participation in this operation demonstrates our continued support for global action to increase environmentally sound waste management and address illegal waste exports.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-02-26T09:23:34-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/02/estee-lauder-cosmetics-ltd-fined-750000-for-violating-the-canadian-environmental-protection-act-1999.html

On January 13, 2026, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Estee Lauder Cosmetics Ltd. was fined $750,000 after pleading guilty to two counts of violating the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (the Act)

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-02-02T10:30:11-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/01/statement-by-the-honourable-julie-dabrusin-minister-of-the-environment-climate-change-and-nature-on-the-federal-court-of-appeals-decision-regarding.html

Today, the Court of Appeal overruled the Federal Court decision declaring the 2021 Order adding ‘plastic manufactured items’ to Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 invalid and unlawful. This means that Canada’s Single-use Plastics Prohibition Regulations remain in force.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-01-30T14:24:45-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/01/canada-forecasts-2026-to-be-among-the-hottest-years-on-record.html

The Government of Canada has released its annual global mean temperature forecast, providing early insight into expected global temperature conditions for 2026.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-01-19T13:03:50-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/01/canada-invests-around-7-1-million-in-climate-resilience-across-the-country.html

On January 15, 2026, Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities announced about $7.1 million through the Green Municipal Fund’s Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation initiative to fund 80 projects that will support climate adaptation plans, climate-focused asset management strategies, community-wide climate risk assessments, and more in several municipalities across Canada.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-01-15T16:12:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/01/canada-and-the-federation-of-canadian-municipalities-support-80-municipalities-in-building-climate-resilience.html

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, and Mayor Danny Breen, Board Member of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, announced about $7.1 million in investments through the Green Municipal Fund’s Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation initiative.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-01-15T16:07:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/01/minister-dabrusin-to-announce-major-investments-in-projects-across-the-country-to-strengthen-climate-resilience.html

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, will be announcing investments in projects across the country to strengthen climate resilience

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-01-14T06:44:04-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/01/superior-general-partner-inc-and-one-individual-fined-a-total-of-1365000-for-violating-the-fisheries-act.html

On January 7, 2026, Superior General Partner Inc. was ordered to pay a fine of $1,350,000 by the Court of Québec for violating the Fisheries Act

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-01-08T15:30:25-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/12/government-of-canada-launches-engagement-to-strengthen-industrial-carbon-pricing-and-secure-major-clean-energy-investments.html

Today, Environment and Climate Change Canada launched engagement on changes to the minimum national stringency standards for industrial carbon pricing, known as the federal benchmark criteria.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-12-19T13:06:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/12/beausite-metal-inc-fined-40000-for-failing-to-comply-with-an-environmental-protection-compliance-order.html

On December 17, 2025, in the Court of Québec, Beausite Métal inc. pleaded guilty to one count of violating the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-12-18T12:04:44-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/12/fire-and-ice-canadas-top-10-weather-stories-of-2025.html

In 2025, Canada faced persistent droughts, powerful thunderstorms, snow and ice storms, scorching heat, and intense wildfires.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-12-18T10:51:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/12/47-first-nations-guardians-initiatives-20252026.html

On December 17, 2025, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced an investment of over $4.5 million for 47 First Nations-led Guardians initiatives through the Indigenous Guardians program for 2025–2026.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-12-17T13:17:54-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/12/canada-invests-196-million-to-advance-indigenous-led-climate-action-and-nature-protection.html

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced $19.6 million for 82 Indigenous-led stewardship initiatives to support locally led climate solutions, species-at-risk conservation, and First Nations Guardians programs.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-12-17T08:36:20-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/12/19-indigenous-partnerships-for-species-at-risk-initiatives-20252026.html

On December 17, 2025, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced an investment of over $2 million for Indigenous-led conservation initiatives through the Indigenous Partnerships for Species at Risk fund.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-12-16T15:49:01-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/12/delivering-on-climate-competitiveness-strategy-commitment-and-lowering-methane-emissions-from-major-sources.html

Canada’s strategic actions to reduce methane emissions over the last decade have led to significant reductions in methane emissions from oil and gas sectors while supporting Canada’s climate competitiveness in global energy markets.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-12-16T15:42:58-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/12/16-first-nations-indigenous-led-natural-climate-solutions-initiatives-20252026.html

On December 17, 2025, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced an investment of up to $13.1 million for 16 First Nations-led climate action initiatives through the Indigenous-Led Natural Climate Solutions Fund.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-12-16T15:34:50-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/12/canada-invests-in-conserving-45000-hectares-of-forest-in-the-kootenays-to-safeguard-nature-and-climate.html

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced that the Government of Canada is partnering with the Nature Conservancy of Canada, the Province of British Columbia, and other public and private partners to protect vital Rocky Mountain landscapes in southeastern British Columbia.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-12-16T13:30:49-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/12/government-of-canada-delivers-on-climate-competitiveness-strategy-commitment-to-lower-methane-emissions-from-major-sources.html

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced final regulations to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas sector and landfills across Canada, marking a major step forward in driving down emissions and building a strong economy.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-12-16T11:46:30-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/12/cross-country-impact-canadas-top-10-weather-stories-of-2025.html

Media representatives are advised that Chantal McCartin, Physical Science Specialist, and Jennifer Smith, National Warning Preparedness Meteorologist, will present Canada’s top 10 weather stories of 2025.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-12-16T09:33:33-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/12/minister-dabrusin-to-announce-funding-for-indigenous-led-nature-initiatives.html

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, will announce support for Indigenous-led stewardship initiatives that will help protect important ecosystems and species, advance locally led climate solutions, and sustain Indigenous ways of life.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-12-16T08:07:07-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/12/minister-dabrusin-to-announce-next-steps-to-fight-climate-change-and-drive-investments-in-energy-and-clean-tech-across-the-country.html

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, will announce next steps to fight climate change and drive investments in energy and clean tech across the country.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-12-15T13:35:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/12/canadas-environmental-damages-fund-marks-30-years-with-23-new-nature-conservation-and-restoration-projects.html

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, marks the 30th anniversary of the Environmental Damages Fund by announcing that the Government of Canada will invest over $10.6 million in 23 projects that benefit ecosystems and communities across Canada.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-12-15T12:45:34-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/12/canadas-environmental-damages-fund-marks-30-years-with-funding-for-23-new-nature-conservation-and-restoration-projects.html

On December 15, 2025, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced that over $10.6 million from the Environmental Damages Fund will be distributed to 23 projects that will focus on restoring or improving the natural environment and improving environmental quality, as well as for research and development leading to restoration.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-12-15T12:40:24-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/12/minister-dabrusin-to-mark-the-30th-anniversary-of-canadas-environmental-damages-fund-with-new-project-funding.html

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, will highlight the 30th anniversary of Canada’s Environmental Damages Fund and the Government of Canada’s investment in 23 projects that benefit ecosystems and communities across Canada.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-12-12T10:05:39-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/12/rapid-extreme-weather-event-attribution-system.html

The Rapid Extreme Weather Event Attribution system analyzes extreme weather events quickly and shows how human-caused climate change can impact the likelihood of extreme weather events happening. An extreme weather event is when we get unusual or unseasonal extremes compared to historical data.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-12-11T12:10:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/12/environment-and-climate-change-canada-presents-winter-seasonal-outlook-and-expansion-of-the-rapid-extreme-weather-event-attribution-system.html

Environment and Climate Change Canada’s scientists released the 2025–2026 winter seasonal forecast and launched the expanded Rapid Extreme Weather Event Attribution system to show how human-caused climate change affects extreme precipitation.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-12-11T11:08:56-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/12/environment-and-climate-change-canada-to-present-winter-weather-outlook-and-updates-to-extreme-weather-attribution-system.html

Media representatives are advised that Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologists and climate scientists will provide an information session and answer questions on the seasonal outlook for the upcoming winter in Canada.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-12-10T11:42:27-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-announces-new-weather-alert-system-to-help-protect-canadians-in-extreme-weather.html

Today, Environment and Climate Change Canada announced an important update to its national weather alert program, designed to make weather information clearer for Canadians.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-11-26T09:33:45-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/11/colour-coded-weather-alerts.html

As of November 26, 2025, all weather alerts will be colour coded. The colours will tell you at a glance what risks the weather may pose to you. Every type of weather alert—Warnings, Advisories, and Watches—will have a colour when it is issued.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-11-26T08:43:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/11/environment-and-climate-change-canada-to-hold-an-information-session-and-media-availability-related-to-an-upcoming-winter-storm-affecting-ontario-a.html

Media representatives are advised that officials from Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Meteorological Service of Canada will hold an information session and media availability to discuss a significant upcoming winter storm affecting Ontario and Quebec.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-11-25T17:59:01-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/11/canada-at-cop30-advancing-a-shared-vision-for-inclusive-and-sustainable-climate-action-to-keep-the-15-c-within-reach.html

The Honorable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, issued the following statement at the conclusion of the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Belém, Brazil, which took place from November 10 to 21, 2025.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-11-24T16:18:32-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/11/canada-leaves-cop30-with-renewed-ambition-and-deeper-partnerships-for-global-climate-action.html

Over the past two weeks at the United Nations’ 30th Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, Canada’s delegation worked with counterparts from over 190 countries and international organizations to confront the urgent realities of a rapidly changing climate and the need to accelerate climate action globally.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-11-21T16:23:42-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/11/construction-demathieu--bard-cdb-inc-fined-650000-for-violating-the-fisheries-act-in-quebec.html

On November 17, 2025, in the Court of Québec, Montréal, Construction Demathieu & Bard (CDB) Inc. (doing business as Réfection PIAT S.E.P.) pleaded guilty to one count of depositing a deleterious substance into water frequented by fish, a violation of the Fisheries Act.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-11-18T16:16:28-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/11/canada-advances-carbon-markets-methane-reductions-clean-energy-partnerships-and-international-adaptation-at-cop30.html

Canada’s recently announced Climate Competitiveness Strategy includes a renewed commitment to strengthening industrial carbon markets, one of the most effective tools we have to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. At COP30, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced Canada’s intention to join the Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets—a partnership with states such as the United Kingdom, France, and Singapore that are supporting investments and creating jobs in the rapidly growing global clean economy.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-11-17T16:04:55-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/11/canada-affirms-indigenous-leadership-and-global-climate-action-at-the-30th-united-nations-climate-change-conference-cop30.html

The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, as Head of Delegation for Canada’s presence at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, participated in high-level negotiations, discussions, and bilaterals to advance global efforts to accelerate climate ambition and implementation.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-11-13T13:52:56-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/11/canada-advances-global-climate-leadership-at-cop30-with-international-climate-finance-investments.html

Today, at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced a total investment of $392 million for international climate action projects, advancing Canada’s commitment to global climate leadership and inclusive, locally led climate solutions.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-11-13T07:36:08-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/11/minister-dabrusin-to-lead-canadas-efforts-for-collective-climate-action-at-the-30th-united-nations-climate-change-conference-cop30.html

The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will participate in the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, and lead Canada’s delegation to advance international efforts to address climate change.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-11-10T17:09:17-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/11/itinerary-minister-dabrusin-to-attend-the-united-nations-climate-change-conference-cop30.html

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will be in Belém, Brazil, from November 11 to 14, 2025, to attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30).

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-11-10T16:35:18-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/11/ministers-dabrusin-and-hodgson-outline-budget-2025s-new-climate-competitiveness-strategy.html

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, outlined the government’s new Climate Competitiveness Strategy at the Pearl Street Energy Centre in Toronto.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-11-09T11:00:04-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/11/clarity-on-greenhouse-gas-regulations.html

Clarity on greenhouse gas regulations

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-11-09T10:55:35-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/11/strengthening-carbon-markets.html

Strengthening carbon markets

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-11-09T10:55:20-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/11/accelerating-canadas-clean-power-advantage.html

Accelerating Canada’s clean power advantage

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-11-09T10:55:09-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/11/ministers-dabrusin-and-hodgson-to-make-an-announcement-regarding-budget-2025s-climate-competitiveness-strategy.html

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister Energy and Natural Resources, will make an announcement on how Budget 2025 and Canada's Climate Competitiveness Strategy will benefit the environment and the economy.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-11-08T18:24:09-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/11/canada-delivers-its-national-statement-at-cop30.html

Canada delivers its national statement at COP30

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-11-07T06:59:19-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-to-hold-a-technical-briefing-on-canadas-priorities-objectives-and-planned-activities-for-cop30.html

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 (COP30), taking place in Belém, Brazil, from November 10 to 21, 2025.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-11-05T14:04:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/11/canada-concludes-the-9th-ministerial-on-climate-action-moca9-strengthening-global-efforts-to-tackle-climate-change.html

On October 31 and November 1, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, hosted the 9th Ministerial on Climate Action (MoCA9) in Toronto, Ontario, where ministers and key partners gathered to advance discussion on climate action ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) taking place in Belém, Brazil, later this month.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-11-01T13:53:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/10/canada-advances-global-environmental-priorities-at-the-g7-energy-and-environment-ministers-meeting.html

The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, alongside the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, co-hosted the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, Ontario, on October 30 and 31, 2025

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-10-31T16:49:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/10/g7-water-coalition-workplan.html

Under Italy’s 2024 G7 Presidency, we agreed to the establishment of the G7 Water Coalition, which aims to identify common goals and strategies, to catalyze shared ambitions and priorities to tackle the global water crisis, and to mainstream water and its cross-sectoral relevance in an impactful and coherent way into existing fora and processes, including by raising the political focus on water at the global level, and complementing other global initiatives.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-10-31T15:27:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/10/toronto-action-plan-on-circular-economy-and-resource-efficiency.html

Over the past decade, the G7 has taken significant action to advance efforts on circular economy and resource efficiency, including through the G7 Alliance on Resource Efficiency (G7 ARE) launched in 2015, the Agenda on Circular Textiles and Fashion (G7 ACT) adopted in 2024, the Berlin Roadmap on Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy (2022-2025) adopted in 2022, the Bologna Roadmap adopted in 2017 and the Toyama Framework on Material Cycles adopted in 2016.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-10-31T15:27:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/10/chairs-statement-on-extreme-weather-prediction-preparedness-and-response.html

The world has experienced record-breaking wildfires and other extreme weather events, such as floods, hurricanes, droughts and heat waves, across every continent over the past decade, often overwhelming available national resources and requiring governments to request assistance from other countries.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-10-31T15:27:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/10/itinerary-canada-hosting-the-g7-energy-and-environment-ministers-meeting-and-ministerial-on-climate-action.html

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will co-host the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, Ontario, with the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-10-27T12:15:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/10/canada-and-manitoba-continue-to-support-renewable-energy-initiatives-in-the-province.html

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Honourable Mike Moyes, Minister of Environment and Climate Change for Manitoba, announced up to $32 million in combined federal and provincial funding for projects to lower energy costs for Manitobans and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, helping the province move toward a low carbon economy on its path to net-zero emissions.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-10-17T10:01:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/10/manitobas-merit-based-program-round-two.html

Manitoba’s Merit-Based Program funds projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including transitions from the combustion of fossil fuels to renewable energy within the province.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-10-17T08:45:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/10/canada-and-manitoba-to-announce-funding-for-renewable-energy-initiatives.html

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Honourable Mike Moyes, Minister of Environment and Climate Change for Manitoba, alongside Larry Johannson, Mayor of the City of Selkirk, will announce funding to support renewable energy initiatives in the province.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-10-16T13:35:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/10/the-company-canacha-inc-is-ordered-to-pay-a-fine-of-125000-for-failing-to-comply-with-an-environmental-protection-compliance-order.html

On October 14, 2025, the Court of Québec ordered the company Canacha Inc. to pay a fine of $125,000, after pleading guilty to one count of violating the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-10-15T13:54:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/10/media-accreditation-now-open-for-the-g7-energy-and-environment-ministers-meeting.html

On October 30 and 31, 2025, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will co-host the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, Ontario

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-10-01T11:27:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/10/recipients-of-funding-for-advancing-a-circular-economy-for-plastics-in-canada.html

In 2025, over $1.8 million in additional funding for Advancing a Circular Plastics Economy for Canada has been provided to 13 projects for organizations to develop solutions to address challenges by theme through various funding streams, including reuse, textiles, and single-use plastics

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-10-01T10:10:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/10/canadian-plastics-innovation-challenges--environment-and-climate-change-canada-phase-2-recipients.html

Across 18 challenges, the Government of Canada has committed over $26.8 million to support Canadian businesses to innovate and develop Canadian-made solutions to address plastic pollution and waste.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-10-01T10:10:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-invests-in-canadian-made-solutions-to-help-reduce-plastic-pollution-and-waste-expand-consumer-choices-and-build-a-strong-and-r.html

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced more than $3.4 million to support Canadian-made solutions to reduce plastic waste and pollution and build a strong, resilient, and green circular economy that benefits all Canadians.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-10-01T08:58:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/09/the-government-of-canada-invests-to-reduce-the-amount-of-food-waste-sent-to-landfills.html

As we celebrate the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, Wade Grant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced on behalf of the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, more than $640,000 to support local government research and capacity-building initiatives to reduce the amount of food and other organic waste sent to landfills. Under the Food Waste Prevention and Diversion: Research and Capacity Building Fund, five Canadian cities are receiving up to $150,000 for their projects.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-09-29T18:08:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/09/recipients-of-the-food-waste-prevention-and-diversion-research-and-capacity-building-fund.html

Through the Food Waste Prevention and Diversion: Research and Capacity Building Fund, Environment and Climate Change Canada is contributing more than $640,000 in funding to help support local government research and initiatives to reduce the quantity of food and other organic waste disposed in landfills

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-09-29T18:07:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/09/canada-proposes-actions-to-address-forever-chemicals-in-firefighting-foams.html

In a continued effort to protect the health of people in Canada and the environment, the federal government is taking the next step in addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-09-26T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/09/the-government-of-canada-consults-on-phase-1-of-the-proposed-risk-management-for-the-class-of-per--and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas-excluding-fl.html

The Government of Canada is launching a public consultation on Phase 1 of the risk management of the class of PFAS, excluding fluoropolymers.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-09-26T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/09/recent-canadian-heat-waves-made-much-more-likely-by-human-caused-climate-change.html

Environment and Climate Change Canada is exploring how weather events—like heat waves, floods, and wildfires—are impacted by human-caused climate change.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-09-17T10:25:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/09/environment-and-climate-change-canada-to-hold-media-availability-to-share-results-following-extreme-heat-across-the-country-this-summer.html

Media representatives are advised that Environment and Climate Change Canada will hold a media availability to share new results from the climate change attribution system following extreme heat across the country this summer.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-09-16T15:04:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/09/scholarships-awarded-to-next-generation-of-canadian-meteorologists.html

Earlier this year, Universities Canada, with funding from Environment and Climate Change Canada, launched a scholarship initiative to support students entering meteorology and atmospheric science education programs across the country. The Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorology Awards will provide up to 80 scholarships from 2024 to 2029, totalling $648,000.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-09-15T10:06:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/09/canada-to-host-g7-energy-and-environment-ministers-meeting-in-toronto-ontario.html

The Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will co-host the G7 Energy and Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Toronto, Ontario, on October 30 and 31, 2025.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-09-09T18:50:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/08/government-of-canada-invests-in-climate-action-at-metro-vancouvers-waste-to-energy-district.html

Today, Wade Grant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced an investment of $2.5 million to support Metro Vancouver’s Waste-to-Energy District energy project.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-08-26T12:00:27-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/08/government-of-canada-to-announce-major-new-investment-in-an-emission-reducing-project-for-metro-vancouver.html

Media representatives are advised that Wade Grant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will announce a major new investment in an emission-reducing project for Metro Vancouver.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-08-25T11:00:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/08/the-government-of-canada-invests-in-70-municipalities-to-strengthen-climate-resilience.html

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Brittany Merrifield, Mayor of Grand Bay-Westfield and Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board Member, announced about $5.2 million in investments through the Green Municipal Fund’s (GMF) Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation (LLCA) initiative.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-08-21T16:58:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/08/the-government-of-canada-invests-around-52-million-in-70-municipalities-to-support-climate-resilience.html

On August 22, 2025, Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities announced that around $5.2 million through the Green Municipal Fund’s (GMF) Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation (LLCA) initiative is being used to fund 70 projects that will support climate adaptation plans, climate-focused asset management strategies, and community-wide climate risk assessments in several municipalities across Canada.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-08-21T15:06:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/08/minister-dabrusin-and-the-federation-of-canadian-municipalities-announce-funding-for-local-climate-adaptation-projects-across-canada.html

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities will announce funding to support adaptation projects in communities across Canada.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-08-21T10:30:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/08/minister-dabrusin--statement-on-the-conclusion-of-the-resumed-fifth-intergovernmental-negotiating-committee-on-plastic-pollution-inc-52.html

The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, issued the following statement at the conclusion of the resumed fifth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-5.2), held in Geneva, Switzerland, from August 5 to 14, 2025.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-08-15T16:12:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/08/canada-to-share-latest-developments-in-plastic-pollution-treaty-talks.html

Media representatives are advised that members of the Canadian delegation participating in the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on plastic pollution (INC-5.2) will hold a technical briefing to discuss the outcomes of the plastic pollution treaty negotiations recently held in Geneva, Switzerland.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-08-14T16:47:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/08/first-nations-and-the-government-of-canada-make-progress-on-joint-climate-action.html

Today, the First Nations-Canada Joint Committee on Climate Action (JCCA) released its seventh annual report to the Prime Minister and the National Chief

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-08-12T10:12:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/07/canada-advances-initiatives-to-protect-the-right-to-a-healthy-environment-and-enhance-chemicals-management.html

To protect human health and the environment for future generations, the federal government is taking decisive action. Recognizing the deep interconnection between Canadian health and the environment, these sustainable efforts will create a clean and safe environment for all.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-07-23T14:08:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/07/protecting-the-right-to-a-healthy-environment-under-the-modernized-canadian-environmental-protection-act-1999-and-enhancing-chemicals-management.html

Recent amendments of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) required the Government of Canada to develop a framework for the right to a healthy environment under CEPA.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-07-23T14:07:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/07/the-government-of-canada-invests-over-144-million-to-empower-young-canadians-to-address-climate-change-and-support-a-healthy-environment.html

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that the Government of Canada is investing over $14.4 million from the Environmental Damages Fund’s Climate Action and Awareness Fund to support 17 environmental literacy projects across Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-07-22T12:06:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/07/the-government-of-canada-invests-over-144-million-in-17-projects-that-will-foster-youth-environmental-literacy-across-canada.html

On July 22, 2025, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that over $14.4 million from the Climate Action and Awareness Fund will support 17 projects with the goal of enhancing environmental literacy for young people in Canada.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-07-22T12:05:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/07/minister-dabrusin-to-make-an-announcement-in-vancouver-to-highlight-the-importance-of-empowering-young-canadians-to-address-climate-change-and-supp.html

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement in Vancouver to highlight the importance of empowering young Canadians to address climate change and support a healthy environment.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-07-21T15:18:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/07/canada-signs-300-million-grant-to-launch-one-of-the-worlds-largest-indigenous-led-land-conservation-projects.html

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and Danny Yakeleya, Chair of the Our Land for the Future Trust, signed a historic grant agreement to launch NWT: Our Land for the Future, one of the largest Indigenous-led land conservation initiatives in the world

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-07-21T09:10:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/07/nwt-our-land-for-the-future.html

The Government of Canada is investing $300 million, with private donors contributing an additional $75 million.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-07-21T08:58:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/07/minister-dabrusin-alongside-indigenous-leaders-to-launch-one-of-the-worlds-largest-indigenous-led-land-conservation-projects-in-the-northwest-terri.html

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, alongside Indigenous leaders, will launch one of the world’s largest Indigenous-led land conservations projects in the Northwest Territories.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-07-17T16:13:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/07/climate-scientists-calculate-role-human-caused-climate-change-plays-in-shifting-weather-extremes.html

This summer, climate scientists are using the Rapid Extreme Weather Event Attribution system to analyze heat waves across Canada to determine how CO2 and other emissions from human activities impacted extreme heat

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-07-17T14:10:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/07/the-government-of-canada-is-supporting-13-indigenous-led-clean-energy-projects-through-the-low-carbon-economy-funds-indigenous-leadership-fund.html

To further support this leadership, today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced over $40 million in funding through the Low Carbon Economy Indigenous Leadership Fund to support 13 Indigenous-owned and -led clean energy projects across Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-07-08T08:44:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/07/the-government-of-canada-funds-energy-projects-in-alberta-and-the-northwest-territories-to-build-a-strong-sustainable-economy.html

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, visited Denendeh Manor, a four-storey Indigenous-owned apartment building in Yellowknife, to announce over $13.3 million in support of five projects in Alberta and the Northwest Territories.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-07-02T16:36:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/07/the-government-of-canada-funds-projects-in-alberta-and-the-northwest-territories-to-build-a-strong-sustainable-economy.html

The Government of Canada announced five projects receiving funding under the Low Carbon Economy Fund.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-07-02T16:33:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/06/minister-dabrusin-to-make-a-funding-announcement-for-five-energy-projects-in-alberta-and-the-northwest-territories.html

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make a funding announcement to support five clean energy projects in Alberta and the Northwest Territories.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-06-30T14:49:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/06/the-government-of-canada-is-investing-in-flood-mapping-and-adaptation-projects.html

Canadians are experiencing record-breaking climate events—from wildfires and extreme heat waves to floods and extreme cold

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-06-18T13:01:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2025/06/the-government-of-canada-invests-in-flood-mapping-and-adaptation-projects.html

On June 18, 2025, the Government of Canada announced an investment of $6.8 million in 20 projects across the country through the Flood Hazard Identification and Mapping Program (FHIMP), which is funded under Canada’s National Adaptation Strategy.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2025-06-18T13:01:23-04:00