News by subject: ENP

Healthy wild fish stocks are vital to the economic prosperity and social fabric of British Columbia's coastal communities, and are fundamental to the culture of many Indigenous communities. The focus on restoration is part of a broader approach to...

Across Canada, companies at the forefront of clean technology innovation are developing solutions that will support economic growth, create jobs and protect the environment. The Government of Canada has prioritized investments in cleantech to ensure...

Canadians are seeing firsthand the consequences of the climate crisis. Year after year, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and more severe, threatening our health, safety, and local economies. Having gone through two major floods since...

The Government of Canada is committed to working in partnership with First Nations and provincial, territorial and municipal partners to improve essential physical infrastructure and environmental well-being in First Nation communities. Today, the...

Nature is one of Canada's most precious resources, and we all have a vital role to play in protecting the natural landscapes and wildlife we cherish. As we work together to double the amount of land and oceans protected across Canada by 2020, the...

Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, will announce support for Canada's conservation efforts and fight against climate change, as well as provide an update on Parks Canada...

The future survival of 18 shark and ray species will be debated during the 18th Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Conference of the Parties (CoP) from August 17 to 28 in Geneva, Switzerland. An...

Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, will announce support for Canada's conservation efforts and fight against climate change, as well as provide an update on Parks Canada...

World Energy, one of the largest and longest-serving low-carbon fuel suppliers in North America, today announced that due to the August 9, 2019 decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to grant 31 small refinery waivers from the nation's...

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) is making funding available through its Participant Funding Program to assist the participation of the public and Indigenous groups in the federal environmental assessment for the proposed BHP...

In communities across the country, Canadians are feeling the impacts of climate change and want to be part of the solution. By investing in new technologies and projects that reduce pollution and make our communities more resilient to climate change,...

The City of Vernon's City Administrator Carlos Fandino appeared at the annual StorageWeekPlus, a conference for policymakers, renewable energy and storage developers, and utilities last month, to speak on the city's perspectives around procuring...

Today, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, and Member of Parliament for Central Nova, Sean Fraser were in Tangier, Nova Scotia to meet with fish harvesters and other invested Nova Scotians to...

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "CVG") announced its participation in the U.S. Department of Energy's Better Plants Initiative with a goal of improving energy efficiency and sustainability in the industrial sector.  CVG was inspired...

Jean-Claude Poissant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, on behalf of the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, will be visiting the Centre de recherche agroalimentaire de Mirabel to announce funding to reduce pesticide...

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) is making funding available through its Participant Funding Program to assist the participation of the public and Indigenous groups in the federal environmental assessment for the proposed...

Canada's climate plan is working for our planet, and it is working for Canadians. Zero-emission, autonomous vehicles play a key role in the clean economy of tomorrow. As Canadians continue to make greener choices, the Government of Canada is...

Nature is our most precious resource and a central part of our country's heritage. That's why the government is committed to doubling the amount of nature protected in Canada's lands and oceans. Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change,...

Canadians are feeling first-hand the impacts and costs of climate change. A recent report from expert Canadian scientists showed that Canada was warming at twice the global rate. That's why the Government of Canada is working with businesses, cities...

As we enter the start of hurricane and fire season, a new survey by Zillow® shows half (50%) of residents of major U.S. metro areas believe climate change will affect their homes or communities within their lifetime. According to the latest Zillow...

SNC-Lavalin is proud to announce a donation of $20,000 in support of the Canadian Wildlife Federation's (CFW) Lakes & Rivers Program. CWF's mission is to conserve and inspire conservation of Canada's wildlife and habitats. This donation is in honour...

A strong economy depends on a healthy environment. The Government of Canada is delivering on its promise to put in place better rules for major projects, to protect the environment and communities, advance reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, and...

As ocean pollution hits crisis levels, with our coastlines spilling over with plastic and marine life depleting rapidly, this emergency is now the number one priority for Surfrider Foundation, an international nonprofit which has been fighting to...

The ALDO Group, a Canadian-based footwear and accessories company, announces today that both ALDO and Call It Spring will phase out all single-use shopping bags from corporate stores globally, as part of the company's continued  efforts in...

Water quality is a vital issue in Ontario, which also holds some of the country's most viable and productive farmland. Fertilizer Canada is aware of and closely monitoring the threat of a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) in the western Lake Erie basin,...

The Neutrino Energy Group is the world's preeminent developer of neutrino energy technology. With CEO Holger Thorsten Schubart at the helm, this partnership of American and German organizations seeks to solve today's fossil fuel crisis with the power...

Climate change is one of the defining environmental challenges of our time. Increasing climate education, awareness, and action through independent organizations will support Canada's efforts to protect the environment and transition to a cleaner...

Members of the Global Silicones Council (GSC) welcome Canada's draft risk assessment of a range of silicone materials, including L2, L4, L5, and D31. The Canadian Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Health have concluded these siloxanes...

Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, on behalf of the Minister of Natural Resources, Amarjeet Sohi, will announce funding to support climate action by the Ottawa Community...

Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, on behalf of the Minister of Natural Resources, Amarjeet Sohi, will announce funding to support climate action by the Ottawa Community...

In Canada's North, rising sea levels and thinning sea ice caused by climate change threaten the lives, cultures, and identities of Inuit ? and the survival of the species their communities depend on. That is why the Government of Canada is taking...

TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- ICL , , a leading global specialty minerals and specialty chemicals company, today announced the publication of its online Corporate Responsibility ("CSR") web-report for 2018. The innovative 2018...

Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. , a developer of advanced livestock waste treatment technology that recovers high-value coproducts from the waste, today released a mid-year update and provided an outlook on the rest of 2019. The report focuses...

Canadians' quality of life?and Canada's future growth?are deeply tied to the environment. To support the transition to a low-carbon transportation system, the Government of Canada has set sales targets for new zero-emission vehicles in Canada. The...

An MEI publication issued today highlights the contradictions we face from two recent policies put forward by the City of Montreal. Both the by-law aimed at controlling the sale of domestic animals and a recommendation to restrict the distribution of...

CEMEX USA announced today that nine of its ready-mix concrete plants in the San Francisco Bay Area of Northern California earned the prestigious and internationally-recognized ISO 14001:2015 Certification for their environmental management systems...

Pamela Goldsmith-Jones, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver?Sunshine Coast?Sea to Sky Country, Doug Donaldson, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, and Katrine Conroy, B.C. Minister of Children and Family...

Minto Group today released its 2018 Sustainability Report, demonstrating the company's commitment to both people and the planet through environmental and sustainable initiatives. The 10th annual report outlines a long-standing approach with a focus...

Pamela Goldsmith-Jones, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Canada (Consular Affairs), Doug Donaldson, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, and Katrine Conroy, B.C. Minister of Children...

Climate change is one of the defining challenges of our time. Increasing education, awareness, and action on climate change supports Canada's efforts to protect the environment and transition to a cleaner economy. The Minister of Environment and...

Endangered whales such as the North Atlantic right whale deserve to swim danger-free in Canadian waters. That is why the Government of Canada has introduced several measures to address the risks that they face by both marine shipping and fishing...

A Justice of the Peace of the Ontario Court of Justice has determined there are reasonable and probable grounds to believe environmental offences have been committed by Ontario's Minister of the Environment, Ministry staff and three industrial wind...

SNC-Lavalin's Atkins business was selected as prime consultant under a $20 million USD, three-year contract with two one-year optional extensions to provide environmental support services to the Georgia Department of Transportation's (GDOT) Office...

AB&I Foundry, part of the Oakland Industrial Alliance (OIA), has teamed up with County Supervisor Nate Miley on his Pilot Program based on an emerging best practices to address illegal dumping that is plaguing the community. This multi-faceted...

The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, on behalf of the Minister of Natural Resources, Amarjeet Sohi, will announce energy innovation and green infrastructure funding for projects at Carleton University.   Event: ...

The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, on behalf of the Minister of Natural Resources, Amarjeet Sohi, will announce energy innovation and green infrastructure funding for projects at Carleton University.   Event: ...

The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, will make a green infrastructure announcement for electric vehicles and energy-efficient buildings. A media availability will follow.   Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2019 Time: 2:15...

Parliamentary Secretary Paul Lefebvre, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, will announce funding for a smart grid project in Parry Sound, Ontario. A media availability will follow.   Date: Tuesday, July...

The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, will make a green infrastructure announcement for electric vehicles and energy-efficient buildings. A media availability will follow.   Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2019 Time: 2:15...

Parliamentary Secretary Paul Lefebvre, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, will announce funding for a smart grid project in Parry Sound, Ontario. A media availability will follow.   Date: Tuesday, July...