Environment and Climate Change CanadaCanada News Centre2024-03-26T18:01:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svgMinisters Guilbeault and Rodriguez to make an announcement on housing and affordabilityhttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/03/ministers-guilbeault-and-rodriguez-to-make-an-announcement-on-housing-and-affordability.htmlMedia representatives and others are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, and the Minister of Transport and Quebec Lieutenant, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, will make an announcement on housing and affordability.Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-03-26T17:33:09-04:00On World Water Day, the Government of Canada announces funding for new community projects to protect fresh waterhttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/03/on-world-water-day-the-government-of-canada-announces-funding-for-new-community-projects-to-protect-fresh-water.htmlToday, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced over $800,000 in funding for new projects and ongoing initiatives under the Community Interaction Program. As part of the St. Lawrence Action Plan 2011–2026, the Community Interaction Program supports community projects aimed at conserving biodiversity, promoting sustainability, and improving water quality in the St. Lawrence RiverEnvironment and Climate Change Canada2024-03-22T09:58:41-04:00Regional parks in British Columbia’s Central Okanagan join Canada’s national conservation network, conserving nature and combatting climate changehttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/03/regional-parks-in-british-columbias-central-okanagan-join-canadas-national-conservation-network-conserving-nature-and-combatting-climate-change.htmlToday, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, commended the Regional District of Central Okanagan in British Columbia for its contribution to biodiversity conservation in CanadaEnvironment and Climate Change Canada2024-03-22T09:16:17-04:00Regional District of Central Okanagan recognizes 25 regional parks for biodiversity conservation valuehttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/03/regional-district-of-central-okanagan-recognizes-25-regional-parks-for-biodiversity-conservation-value.htmlThe Government of Canada is working with partners, including other governments, Indigenous peoples, and environmental non-government organizations, to recognize more of these important spaces in Canada’s Protected and Conserved Areas Database.Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-03-22T08:55:01-04:00Minister Guilbeault to make an announcement to support the conservation and improvement of the St. Lawrence ecosystemhttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/03/minister-guilbeault-to-make-an-announcement-to-support-the-conservation-and-improvement-of-the-st-lawrence-ecosystem.htmlMedia representatives and others are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement to support the conservation and improvement of the St. Lawrence ecosystem.Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-03-21T10:37:14-04:00Keep the cash, care for climate: Canada Carbon Rebates being paid next monthhttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/03/keep-the-cash-care-for-climate-canada-carbon-rebates-being-paid-next-month.htmlToday, the federal government is announcing that eligible Canadians will receive their first of four quarterly Canada Carbon Rebates for 2024–2025, starting on April 15 via direct bank deposit or cheque.Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-03-19T17:06:14-04:00How pollution pricing reduces emissionshttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/03/how-pollution-pricing-reduces-emissions.htmlEvery day, we see the increasing impacts of climate change and they’re costing Canadians more and more. Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-03-19T15:30:42-04:00Groupe Marcelle inc. was fined $500,000 for violating the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/03/groupe-marcelle-inc-was-fined-500000-for-violating-the-canadian-environmental-protection-act-1999.htmlOn March 19, 2024, Groupe Marcelle inc. was ordered by the Court of Québec, at the Montréal Courthouse, to pay a fine of $500,000. The company pleaded guilty to one count of violating the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. The fine will be paid to the Government of Canada’s Environmental Damages Fund.Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-03-19T13:33:31-04:00Keeping Canadians safe and tracking severe weather: Government of Canada completes 33 state-of-the-art radar modernization projects across Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/03/keeping-canadians-safe-and-tracking-severe-weather-government-of-canada-completes-33-state-of-the-art-radar-modernization-projects-across-canada.htmlToday, Environment and Climate Change Canada hosted a media tour of the new weather radar in King City, Ontario, to mark the completion of this eight-year projectEnvironment and Climate Change Canada2024-03-15T10:31:53-04:00Canada’s modernized radar networkhttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/03/canadas-modernized-radar-network.htmlEnvironment and Climate Change Canada has fully replaced its operational weather-radar network with new, state-of-the-art radars across the countryEnvironment and Climate Change Canada2024-03-15T09:47:14-04:00Minister Guilbeault meets with historically impacted Black community in advance of environmental justice and racism billhttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/03/minister-guilbeault-meets-with-historically-impacted-black-community-in-advance-of-environmental-justice-and-racism-bill.htmlToday, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, held a roundtable in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, with a Black community that has been impacted by environmental pollution since the 1940s.Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-03-14T12:10:18-04:00Call for applications for the next Environment and Climate Change Youth Council: A chance to help shape our environmental futurehttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/03/call-for-applications-for-the-next-environment-and-climate-change-youth-council-a-chance-to-help-shape-our-environmental-future.htmlThe Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, is inviting young people in Canada between the ages of 18 to 29 to show their interest in becoming a member of the Environment and Climate Change Youth Council by applying to the anticipatory recruitment process.Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-03-14T11:22:32-04:00Government of Canada to deliver final step of major radar modernization project, followed by a site tourhttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-to-deliver-final-step-of-major-radar-modernization-project-followed-by-a-site-tour.htmlMedia representatives are advised that Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will be presenting the radar modernization project on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, regarding the completion of new weather radars across Canada that will improve the department’s ability to track and detect severe weather. Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-03-13T08:58:31-04:00Government of Canada supports Indigenous climate action with new funding stream under the Indigenous Leadership Fundhttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/03/government-of-canada-supports-indigenous-climate-action-with-new-funding-stream-under-the-indigenous-leadership-fund.htmlToday, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced a new designated funding stream under the Low Carbon Economy Fund’s Indigenous Leadership Fund. The designated funding stream is open until March 31, 2027, for eligible applicants who are not already included in the funding streams for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis.Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-03-12T14:14:48-04:00Minister Guilbeault to travel to Nova Scotia to make an announcement regarding a clean energy investment and hold media availabilitieshttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/03/minister-guilbeault-to-travel-to-nova-scotia-to-make-an-announcement-regarding-a-clean-energy-investment-and-hold-media-availabilities.htmlMedia representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement regarding a clean energy investment on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources.Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-03-11T17:01:46-04:00Canada and Ontario commit to significant collaboration on shared nature conservation goalshttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/03/canada-and-ontario-commit-to-significant-collaboration-on-shared-nature-conservation-goals.htmlToday, Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Sport and Physical Activity, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Honourable Andrea Khanjin, Ontario Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, announced a federal investment of nearly $10 million over three years to support the expansion of protected areas in the provinceEnvironment and Climate Change Canada2024-03-11T12:49:45-04:00Cutting the ribbon on the largest battery energy storage system in New Brunswickhttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/03/cutting-the-ribbon-on-the-largest-battery-energy-storage-system-in-new-brunswick.htmlToday, representatives from Neqotkuk (also known as Tobique First Nation), Saint John Energy, and Natural Forces joined together for the inauguration of a large battery energy storage system, which is part of the Burchill Wind Project in Saint John, New Brunswick.Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-03-11T12:48:51-04:00Helping New Brunswickers reduce energy costs, cut pollutionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/03/helping-new-brunswickers-reduce-energy-costs-cut-pollution.htmlToday, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that the Government of Canada is supporting New Brunswick to make significant progress on carrying out its Enhanced Energy Savings Program—a program designed to help homeowners make energy-efficient upgrades to their homesEnvironment and Climate Change Canada2024-03-11T12:21:23-04:00UPDATE: Minister Guilbeault to travel to New Brunswick to make a funding announcement for a clean electricity project through the Future Electricity Fundhttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/03/minister-guilbeault-to-travel-to-new-brunswick-to-participate-in-a-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-and-make-a-funding-announcement-for-a-clean-electricity-.htmlMedia representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will be in New Brunswick on March 11, 2024, to participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the commissioning of a Tesla Megapack battery storage system, followed by a photo opportunity for the media.Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-03-08T10:59:20-05:00Governments of Canada and Ontario join together to announce funding and collaboration for conservation areas in Ontariohttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/03/governments-of-canada-and-ontario-join-together-to-announce-funding-and-collaboration-for-conservation-areas-in-ontario.htmlMedia representatives are advised that Adam van Koeverden, 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 to support conservation areas in Ontario, while committing to significant collaboration toward the Government of Canada’s goal of protecting 30 percent of land and water by 2030.Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-03-08T08:32:22-05:00Empowering key regional environmental groups to protect habitats and species at risk in Quebec and across Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/03/empowering-key-regional-environmental-groups-to-protect-habitats-and-species-at-risk-in-quebec-and-across-canada.htmlToday, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced up to $7.5 million in funding over the next five years through the Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk.Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-03-04T10:00:10-05:00List of 56 Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk projects 2023–2024https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/03/list-of-56-habitat-stewardship-program-for-species-at-risk-projects-20232024.htmlList of 56 Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk projects 2023–2024Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-03-04T09:44:44-05:00Minister Guilbeault to make a funding announcement to support species at risk and their habitatshttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/03/minister-guilbeault-to-make-a-funding-announcement-to-support-species-at-risk-and-their-habitats.htmlMedia representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make a funding announcement to support species at risk and their habitats. Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-03-01T17:35:17-05:00Minister Guilbeault calls for an ambitious plastics treaty at the United Nations Environment Assembly in Kenyahttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/03/minister-guilbeault-calls-for-an-ambitious-plastics-treaty-at-the-united-nations-environment-assembly-in-kenya.htmlThe Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, wrapped up Canada’s participation in the sixth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-6) in Nairobi, Kenya.Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-03-01T15:52:11-05:00Reduction in the Release of Volatile Organic Compounds (Storage and Loading of Volatile Petroleum Liquids) draft Regulationshttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/02/reduction-in-the-release-of-volatile-organic-compounds-storage-and-loading-of-volatile-petroleum-liquids-draft-regulations.htmlReduction in the Release of Volatile Organic Compounds (Storage and Loading of Volatile Petroleum Liquids) draft RegulationsEnvironment and Climate Change Canada2024-02-23T14:42:01-05:00Government of Canada announces draft rules to cut pollutants that cause smog in communities across Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/02/government-of-canada-announces-draft-rules-to-cut-pollutants-that-cause-smog-in-communities-across-canada.htmlToday, Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada announced the draft regulations to further reduce emissions from the petroleum sector of harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are airborne pollutants that contribute to smog. They are also major contributors to cancer, respiratory diseases, and premature death. These harmful VOCs include benzene and come from storage tanks and loading equipment at petroleum refineries, upgraders, petrochemical facilities, terminals, and other bulk fuel facilities across Canada.Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-02-23T14:39:48-05:00Federal-provincial agreement allows Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to switch from heating homes with oil to heat pumps and other electric home heating systemshttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/02/federal-provincial-agreement-allows-newfoundlanders-and-labradorians-to-switch-from-heating-homes-with-oil-to-heat-pumps-and-other-electric-home-he.htmltoday the federal and provincial governments announced a $24 million agreement through the Low Carbon Economy Fund to boost the Newfoundland and Labrador Oil to Electric Incentive program.Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-02-23T10:44:31-05:00Government of Canada to announce a federal investment to support household energy-saving climate action in Newfoundland and Labradorhttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/02/government-of-canada-to-announce-a-federal-investment-to-support-household-energy-saving-climate-action-in-newfoundland-and-labrador.htmlMedia representatives are advised that the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Labour and Seniors, and the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will make a federal investment announcement to support climate action in Newfoundland and Labrador on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, and the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change for Newfoundland and Labrador.Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-02-21T17:00:27-05:00Minister Guilbeault to make a funding announcement supporting affordable home energy retrofits for the City of Peterboroughhttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/02/minister-guilbeault-to-make-a-funding-announcement-to-support-affordable-heating-for-the-city-of-peterborough.htmlMedia representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make a funding announcement to support affordable heating for the City of Peterborough.Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-02-20T10:56:02-05:00Town of Trenton fined $100,000 for violating the Fisheries Act in Nova Scotiahttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/02/town-of-trenton-fined-100000-for-violating-the-fisheries-act-in-nova-scotia.htmlOn February 15, 2024, the Town of Trenton was ordered to pay a total of $100,000, after pleading guilty to one count of violating the Fisheries Act at the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia in Pictou County. Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-02-16T13:45:42-05:00Minister Guilbeault provides update with new design options for the Clean Electricity Regulationshttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/02/minister-guilbeault-provides-update-with-new-design-options-for-the-clean-electricity-regulations.htmlToday, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, released an update on the consultations and on the design options being considered for the final Clean Electricity Regulations. These options address the feedback received during the last six months of extensive consultations with provincial and territorial governments, the Canada Electricity Advisory Council, Indigenous representatives, electricity providers, industry, environmental organizations, and interested Canadians.Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-02-16T09:34:05-05:00Government of Canada invests $3 million in citizen science and open data for birds and biodiversityhttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/02/government-of-canada-invests-3-million-in-citizen-science-and-open-data-for-birds-and-biodiversity.htmlToday, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced an investment of $3 million to Birds Canada over five years. The funding will support citizen science programs and open data, providing access to hundreds of millions of data records gathered by volunteers and professional biologists on the distribution, abundance, and population trends for birds in Canada.Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-02-14T16:00:32-05:00Minister Guilbeault to make an announcement to support citizen science and protect naturehttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/02/minister-guilbeault-to-make-an-announcement-to-support-citizen-science-and-protect-nature.htmlMedia representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make a funding announcement to support citizen science and protect nature.Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-02-13T13:03:12-05:00Creating a healthy, clean, and sustainable environment for all: Canada consulting on the right to a healthy environment in federal legislation and engaging on environmental justice and racismhttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/02/creating-a-healthy-clean-and-sustainable-environment-for-all-canada-consulting-on-the-right-to-a-healthy-environment-in-federal-legislation-and-eng.htmlToday, the Government of Canada begins its public consultation on the development of a right to a healthy environment implementation framework under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. The Government is also engaging Canadians on environmental justice and racism to address the fact that certain communities have been disproportionately affected by environmental hazards, like pollution, toxic waste, landfills, and dumps.Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-02-08T11:04:46-05:00Canada taking next steps on the right to a healthy environment and environmental justice and racismhttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/02/canada-taking-next-steps-on-the-right-to-a-healthy-environment-and-environmental-justice-and-racism.htmlOn February 6, 2024, the Government of Canada launched consultation and engagement activities with Canadians on the right to a healthy environment in the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) to develop a national strategy to advance environmental justice, and to assess, prevent, and address environmental racism.Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-02-08T10:45:37-05:00Government of Canada launches public engagement on the 2035 greenhouse gas emissions reduction targethttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/02/government-of-canada-launches-public-engagement-on-the-2035-greenhouse-gas-emissions-reduction-target.htmlToday, Environment and Climate Change Canada launched a public engagement process to hear the opinions of Canadians and Indigenous peoples across the country to inform setting Canada's 2035 national greenhouse gas emissions target.Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-02-02T13:05:59-05:00Forty-two Indigenous-led conservation projects across Canada receive federal funding to protect more naturehttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/01/forty-two-indigenous-led-conservation-projects-across-canada-receive-federal-funding-to-protect-more-nature.htmlToday, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced approximately $66 million in funding to support 42 Indigenous-led conservation projects across the country. These projects aim to conserve more land that will support Canada’s area-based conservation targets.Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-01-31T12:59:57-05:00Two Quebecers convicted of violating the Migratory Birds Regulations by destroying the nests of endangered Bank Swallowshttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/01/two-quebecers-convicted-of-violating-the-migratory-birds-regulations-by-destroying-the-nests-of-endangered-bank-swallows.htmlOn 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 Canada2024-01-30T16:58:15-05:00Environment and Climate Change Canada Study of Winter Air Pollution in Toronto beginshttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/01/environment-and-climate-change-canada-study-of-winter-air-pollution-in-toronto-begins.htmlEnvironment 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 Canada2024-01-30T08:51:06-05:00Canada boosts conservation and restoration efforts with investments in 27 new Indigenous-Led Natural Climate Solutionshttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/01/canada-boosts-conservation-and-restoration-efforts-with-investments-in-27-new-indigenous-led-natural-climate-solutions.htmlToday, 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 Canada2024-01-26T09:59:30-05:00List of 27 Indigenous-Led Natural Climate Solutions projects 2023–2024https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/01/list-of-27-indigenous-led-natural-climate-solutions-projects-20232024.htmlList of 27 Indigenous-Led Natural Climate Solutions projects 2023–2024Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-01-26T09:44:35-05:00North West Redwater Partnership paid $280,428 to the Environmental Damages Fund as part of an environmental protection alternative measures agreement under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/01/north-west-redwater-partnership-paid-280428-to-the-environmental-damages-fund-as-part-of-an-environmental-protection-alternative-measures-agreement.htmlAs 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 FundEnvironment and Climate Change Canada2024-01-26T08:47:16-05:00Federal Government opens the door to projects that help keep Canadian fresh water clean and healthyhttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/01/federal-government-opens-the-door-to-projects-that-help-keep-canadian-fresh-water-clean-and-healthy.htmlToday, 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 InitiativesEnvironment and Climate Change Canada2024-01-22T11:05:16-05:00Operation Northern Fur leads to $20,000 in fines and a prohibition order for a Manitoba resident who illegally imported, exported, and transported wildlifehttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/01/operation-northern-fur-leads-to-20000-in-fines-and-a-prohibition-order-for-a-manitoba-resident-who-illegally-imported-exported-and-transported-wild.htmlOn 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 Canada2024-01-22T08:43:22-05:00Government of Canada to make an announcement on funding for freshwater ecosystem initiativeshttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/01/government-of-canada-to-make-an-announcement-on-funding-for-freshwater-ecosystem-initiatives.htmlMedia 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 Canada2024-01-19T12:00:36-05:00Government of Canada announces new investments in environmental research for the Université de Sherbrookehttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/01/government-of-canada-announces-new-investments-in-environmental-research-for-the-universite-de-sherbrooke.htmlToday, 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 Canada2024-01-15T16:18:33-05:00Minister Guilbeault to make an announcement to support the Université de Sherbrooke’s work on environmental researchhttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/01/minister-guilbeault-to-make-an-announcement-to-support-the-universite-de-sherbrookes-work-on-environmental-research.htmlMedia 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.Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-01-12T11:01:33-05:00Eligible Canadian residents to receive their first pollution pricing rebate of the yearhttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/01/eligible-canadian-residents-to-receive-their-first-pollution-pricing-rebate-of-the-year.htmlOn January 15, 2024, people living in provinces where the federal fuel charge applies will receive their first pollution pricing rebate of the year through direct bank deposit or by cheque. This means a family of four will receive a pollution price rebate, called the Climate Action Incentive payment, in the following amounts:Environment and Climate Change Canada2024-01-12T08:53:58-05:00Environment and Climate Change Canada to hold a technical briefing and media availability related to a winter storm affecting Ontario and Quebec this weekendhttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/01/environment-and-climate-change-canada-to-hold-a-technical-briefing-and-media-availability-related-to-a-winter-storm-affecting-ontario-and-quebec-th.htmlEnvironment and Climate Change Canada to hold a technical briefing and media availability related to a winter storm affecting Ontario and Quebec this weekendEnvironment and Climate Change Canada2024-01-11T14:10:20-05:00The Government of Canada is seeking feedback on developing a federal plastics registry to help tackle plastic pollutionhttps://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2024/01/the-government-of-canada-is-seeking-feedback-on-developing-a-federal-plastics-registry-to-help-tackle-plastic-pollution.htmlOn December 30, 2023, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, launched a consultation on the creation of the Federal Plastics Registry, which will be used as a tool to monitor and track plastic from the time it is produced to its end of lifeEnvironment and Climate Change Canada2024-01-02T08:19:13-05:00