Canada News Centre2026-09-11T11:57:14-04:00https://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/2026/09/algoma-steel-inc-fined-12-million-for-federal-environmental-and-wildlife-offences-related-to-a-gear-oil-deposit-into-the-st-marys-river-ontario.html

On September 10, 2026 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Algoma Steel Inc. was fined $1.2 million after pleading guilty to one count under subsection 36(3) of the Fisheries Act, and one count under subsection 5.1(1) of the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-09-11T11:23:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/09/investing-in-canadas-next-generation-of-meteorologists.html

As Canadians continue to experience more frequent and severe weather events, including extreme heat, wildfires, flooding, winter storms, and other climate-related hazards, the need for highly skilled meteorologists has never been greater

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-09-10T00:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/09/secretary-of-state-nature-nathalie-provost-to-attend-the-kunming-dialogue-ahead-of-united-nations-biodiversity-conference.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 in Kunming, China, to co-chair the Kunming Dialogue

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-09-04T12:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/09/government-of-canada-releases-new-climate-report-supporting-climate-resilience-planning.html

The Government of Canada is releasing its five-year scientific report today to inform planning, resilience-building, and emergency preparedness in a changing climate.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-09-03T15:17:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/09/canadas-changing-climate.html

The impact of global climate change is affecting every region of Canada. From coast-to-coast-to-coast, we are experiencing rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, declining snow and ice cover, changing freshwater availability, rising sea levels, increasing wildfire risk, and more frequent and severe climate extremes.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-09-03T14:16:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/08/canada-nature-conservancy-of-canada-and-teck-resources-limited-partner-to-conserve-1600-hectares-in-newfoundland-and-labrador.html

Today, the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature), joined the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and Teck Resources Limited (Teck) to announce the establishment of the Beothuk Lake Nature Reserve near Millertown, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-08-27T08:45:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/08/dr-stewart-elgie-and-genevieve-morin-selected-as-co-chairs-during-the-first-meeting-of-the-expert-taskforce-on-natural-capital-accounting-and-natur.html

On Friday August 14th, 2026, the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature) met with members of the Expert Taskforce on Natural Capital Accounting and Nature Financing for the Taskforce’s inaugural meeting.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-08-17T12:01:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/08/new-targeted-warnings-for-severe-thunderstorms-and-tornadoes.html

Environment and Climate Change Canada is changing how we issue severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-08-12T11:49:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-launches-improvements-to-tornado-and-thunderstorm-warnings-to-help-keep-people-in-canada-safe.html

Today, Environment and Climate Change Canada confirmed the launch of improvements to its severe thunderstorm and tornado warnings, helping people in Canada receive clearer, more timely information to stay safe during severe weather events.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-08-12T11:42:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/08/minister-dabrusin-announces-141-new-projects-to-help-protect-128-communities-from-climate-risks.html

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change, and Nature, Shannon Miedema, Member of Parliament, Tim Tierney, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, and Carole Saab, CEO of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities announced 141 climate resilience projects in 128 communities across Canada, 13 of which are being developed in Nova Scotia

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-08-12T08:10:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/08/the-government-of-canada-invests-342-million-to-support-climate-resilience.html

On August 12, 2026, Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities announced 141 municipal adaptation projects receiving around $34.2 million through the Green Municipal Fund’s Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation initiative.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-08-12T07:31:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/08/minister-dabrusin-and-the-federation-of-canadian-municipalities-announce-funding-to-protect-communities-from-severe-weather.html

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, will announce new climate resilience projects.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-08-11T12:00:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/08/government-of-canada-highlights-funding-to-address-the-health-risks-of-climate-change-in-quebec-city.html

Today, the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature), announced the award of $354,500 to Santé Québec Capitale-Nationale – Universitaire as part of Health Canada’s Climate Change and Health Capacity Building Program

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-08-11T11:00:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/08/secretary-of-state-nature-nathalie-provost-outlines-the-funding-for-local-climate-change-and-health-projects.html

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature), on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will outline the funding under the Climate Change and Health Capacity Building Program during a visit to La Dauphine. She will be accompanied by the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos and representatives of the Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-08-10T14:09:57-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/08/canada-launches-new-expert-taskforce-on-natural-capital-accounting-and-nature-financing.html

Today, the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature), and the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced the establishment of the Expert Taskforce on Natural Capital Accounting and Nature Financing.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-08-07T11:27:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/08/expert-taskforce-on-natural-capital-accounting-and-nature-financing-members-biographies.html

Expert Taskforce on Natural Capital Accounting and Nature Financing Members’ Biographies

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-08-07T11:26:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/07/the-federal-government-invests-in-electric-vehicle-infrastructure-and-education-across-canada.html

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced $11 million for 23 electric vehicle infrastructure and education projects across Canada.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-07-30T13:39:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-continues-investments-in-electric-vehicle-infrastructure-and-education.html

On July 30, 2026, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced more than $11 million for 23 electric vehicle charging infrastructure and education projects across Canada.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-07-30T13:25:12-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/07/minister-dabrusin-to-announce-new-funding-for-electric-vehicle-infrastructure-and-education-across-canada.html

Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, will announce new funding for electric vehicle infrastructure and education across Canada.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-07-29T12:05:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/07/minister-dabrusin-highlights-increased-canada-child-benefit-payments-for-families.html

Today in Windsor, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, on behalf of the Honourable Anna Gainey, Secretary of State (Children and Youth), is pleased to announce the increased tax-free support the program is delivering to families in 2026-2027.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-07-20T10:01:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/07/minister-dabrusin-to-highlight-increased-canada-child-benefit-money-for-windsor-families.html

The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, will be in Windsor to highlight the increase to the Canada Child Benefit, lowering costs for families across Canada.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-07-17T09:44:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/07/the-federal-government-helps-cheo-modernize-its-facilities-with-new-energy-efficient-technologies.html

Today, the Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced the completion of a nearly $1 million project funded through the federal government’s Low Carbon Economy Fund to support the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario's (CHEO) Deep Energy Retrofit Program, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through increased energy efficiency.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-07-17T00:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/07/minister-mcguinty-to-make-an-important-energy-efficiency-announcement-at-cheo.html

The Honourable David J. McGuinty, Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, will make an important energy efficiency announcement at CHEO, a globally renowned health institution in Ottawa. He will be joined by Dr. Vera Etches, President and Chief Executive Officer of CHEO.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-07-16T16:02:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/07/minister-dabrusin-joins-provincial-and-territorial-environment-ministers-to-strengthen-collaboration-on-environmental-protection.html

The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, joined provincial and territorial ministers for the annual meeting of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment from July 14 to 15 in Calgary, Alberta.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-07-16T13:40:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/07/dream-billiards-sports-bar-and-eatery-inc-fined-25000-for-illegally-importing-items-made-from-protected-wood-species.html

On July 7, 2026, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton, Ontario, Dream Billiards Sports Bar and Eatery Inc. was fined $25,000 after pleading guilty to one offence under subsection 6(2) of the Wild Animal and Plant Protection and Regulation of International and Interprovincial Trade Act (WAPPRIITA).

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-07-13T10:14:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/07/27-million-investment-for-the-montreal-biosphere.html

Today, the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature); Jean Boulet, Minister of Labour and Minister Responsible for Canadian Relations, Government of Québec; and Stéphanie Valenzuela, Borough Mayor of Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce and Responsible for International Outreach and Attractiveness at the City of Montréal, announced that a joint contribution of $27 million over three years is planned to support the Biosphère.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-07-13T09:05:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/07/secretary-of-state-nature-nathalie-provost-will-make-a-funding-announcement-to-support-the-biosphere.html

The Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature), will make a funding announcement to support the Biosphère.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-07-10T13:00:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/07/a-force-of-nature-canadas-strategy-to-protect-nature.html

Today, the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature), highlighted eight tree-planting projects across Saskatchewan.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-07-07T10:11:59-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/07/secretary-of-state-nature-nathalie-provost-will-highlight-canadas-new-nature-strategy-in-regina.html

The Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature), will highlight the new nature strategy to protect Canada’s natural environment.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-07-06T09:59:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/06/canada-and-quebec-reach-an-agreement-for-the-recovery-and-protection-of-caribou.html

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature; and Pascale Déry, Minister of the Environment, the Fight Against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks, announced they have reached an agreement for the recovery and protection of caribou in Quebec.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-06-30T15:30:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/06/joint-australia-canada-united-kingdom-statement-on-energy-and-climate-cooperation.html

Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom recognise the immediacy with which we must act to secure a clean energy future, following a prolonged period of global disruptions to energy security, markets and supply chains.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-06-25T12:00:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/06/minister-dabrusin-drives-climate-action-clean-growth-and-economic-competitiveness-at-moca-and-london-climate-action-week.html

As a co-convenor of MoCA10, Canada helped shape discussions that will inform priorities and negotiations ahead of this fall’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31).

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-06-25T11:01:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/06/joint-statementmethane-abatement-in-the-energy-sector-as-a-pillar-of-energy-security.html

Today, we are joining forces to restate our unwavering commitment to accelerating the abatement of methane emissions in the energy

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-06-23T13:03:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/06/canada-european-union-joint-statement-on-the-united-nations-secretary-generals-call-to-action-on-methane.html

As Co-Conveners of the Global Methane Pledge (GMP), Canada and the European Union welcome the Call to Action on methane by the United Nations Secretary General (UNSG) of June 2026

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-06-23T11:04:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/06/minister-dabrusin-joins-global-partners-at-the-10th-ministerial-on-climate-action-and-london-climate-action-week.html

This week, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, will co-convene the 10th Ministerial on Climate Action (MoCA10) in Brussels, Belgium, alongside the European Union and China on June 22 and 23, 2026. Minister Dabrusin will then participate in London Climate Action Week, Europe’s largest independent climate event, in London, England, on June 23 and 24, 2026.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-06-22T05:48:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/06/world-environment-day-statement-from-the-honourable-julie-dabrusin-minister-of-the-environment-climate-change-and-nature.html

Today we celebrate World Environment Day, a day that reminds us that the choices we make now shape the planet we leave to future generations

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-06-05T12:25:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/06/environment-and-climate-change-canada-presents-summer-seasonal-outlook.html

Today, Environment and Climate Change Canada presented a seasonal outlook for the summer. Experts predicted warmer-than-normal temperatures across most of Canada.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-06-05T11:37:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/06/during-canadian-environment-week-canadas-environmental-damages-fund-supports-12-new-nature-conservation-and-restoration-projects0.html

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced that the Government of Canada will invest over $4 million in funding from the Environmental Damages Fund in 12 projects in Quebec, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-06-04T16:30:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/06/during-canadian-environment-week-canadas-environmental-damages-fund-supports-12-new-nature-conservation-and-restoration-projects.html

The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced that the Government of Canada will invest over $4 million in funding from the Environmental Damages Fund in 12 projects in Quebec, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-06-04T15:34:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/06/government-of-canada-officials-to-hold-a-media-availability-on-this-summers-seasonal-weather-outlook.html

Officials from Environment and Climate Change Canada and Health Canada will hold a media availability and answer questions about Canada’s summer seasonal weather outlook.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-06-04T10:00:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/06/minister-dabrusin-and-minister-michel-mark-clean-air-day-in-canada.html

The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, and the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, issued the following statement to mark Clean Air Day in Canada

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-06-03T13:00:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/05/environment-and-climate-change-canada-launches-ai-weather-model-to-strengthen-forecasting-for-severe-weather.html

Environment and Climate Change Canada has launched a groundbreaking hybrid weather forecasting system that combines the power of artificial intelligence (AI) with the strengths of traditional forecasting methods

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-05-27T15:00:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/05/international-day-for-biological-diversity-2026-statement-from-the-honourable-julie-dabrusin-minister-of-the-environment-climate-change-and-nature.html

The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, issued the following statement today: “Today, the world celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity. This year’s theme is Acting Locally for Global Impact.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-05-22T10:00:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-prepares-canadians-for-upcoming-hurricane-season.html

The hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and this year, activity levels are expected to be below average, with 8 to 14 named storms, 3 to 6 hurricanes, and 1 to 3 major hurricanes in the North Atlantic

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-05-21T13:21:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/05/environment-and-climate-change-canada-presents-the-2026-hurricane-season-outlook.html

Media are advised that Bob Robichaud, Warning Preparedness Meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Canadian Hurricane Centre, will present the outlook for the upcoming 2026 hurricane season to help people in Canada prepare for the season.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-05-20T08:54:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/05/arcelormittal-exploitation-miniere-canada-senc-fined-100-million-for-violating-the-fisheries-act-through-illegal-deposits-of-deleterious-substances.html

On May 15, 2026, ArcelorMittal Exploitation Minière Canada s.e.n.c. (AMEM) was sentenced by the Court of Québec to pay a fine of $100 million, after pleading guilty to 100 counts of violating the Fisheries Act. AMEM was sentenced to pay $1 million per count

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-05-15T14:16:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/05/a-force-of-nature-canadas-strategy-to-protect-nature0.html

Today, the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature), highlighted 16 projects across British Columbia. These projects represent a $272 million investment to plant over 95 million trees, helping to protect nature and biodiversity in Canada by restoring critical habitats for species at risk and wildfire-affected areas, as well as supporting Indigenous-led reforestation efforts through tree planting.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-05-12T11:17:53-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-supports-six-new-research-projects-to-explore-impacts-of-plastic-pollution-on-indigenous-communities.html

Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of the Environment, Climate Change and Nature, announced nearly $2.4 million in research funding to help deepen our understanding of the social, cultural, and economic impacts of plastic pollution on Indigenous communities.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-05-12T09:40:01-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/05/secretary-of-state-nature-provost-will-highlight-canadas-new-nature-strategy-in-victoria.html

The Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature), will highlight the new nature strategy to protect Canada’s natural environment.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-05-11T09:02:30-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/news/2026/05/a-force-of-nature-canadas-strategy-to-protect-nature.html

Today, the Honourable Nathalie Provost, Secretary of State (Nature), highlighted the Government of Canada’s recent launch of A Force of Nature: Canada’s Strategy to Protect Nature.

Environment and Climate Change Canada2026-05-08T16:26:00-04:00