Environmental Policy

Specific news releases regarding domestic and international environmental policies are included in this section. Stories will focus on general interest topics, as well as targeted policy concerns and environmental programs.

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Apr 02, 2024, 15:07 ET Summit Lake PG LNG Project - Public Comments Invited & Information Sessions

OTTAWA, ON, April 2, 2024 /CNW/ - JX LNG Canada Ltd. (the proponent) is proposing to develop a new liquefied natural gas facility located about 30...

Apr 02, 2024, 13:30 ET Network of Consignaction return sites takes shape

Towards 2025 – Phase 2 of deposit-refund modernization MONTREAL, April 2, 2024 /CNW/ - Ahead of the March 2025 rollout of Phase 2 of modernization of ...

Mar 28, 2024, 09:24 ET QBCRA/Consignaction announces agreement with Machinex for redeemable beverage container processing

Towards 2025 – Phase 2 of deposit-refund modernization MONTREAL, March 28, 2024 /CNW/ - The Quebec Beverage Container Recycling Association...

Mar 25, 2024, 14:00 ET Caldwell First Nation and Parks Canada reach agreement to explore shared governance of the proposed national urban park in Windsor

LEAMINGTON, ON, March 25, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, on the Northwest Beach of Point Pelee National Park, Caldwell First Nation honoured its ancestors with...

Mar 19, 2024, 04:00 ET CFC launches groundbreaking carbon delivery insurance policy

CFC, the specialist insurance provider, pioneer in emerging risk and market leader in cyber, has today announced its entry in the carbon insurance...

Mar 15, 2024, 15:11 ET Québec and California will hold a joint cap-and-trade emissions units auction on May 15, 2024

QUÉBEC, March 15, 2024 /CNW/ - The Ministère de l'Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP)...

Mar 14, 2024, 08:00 ET PRIVATE SECTOR PURSUIT OF A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE: THE GROWTH STORY OF OUR TIME

Demonstrating the important role the private sector plays in driving a more sustainable economy, the Sustainable Markets Initiative today published...

Mar 11, 2024, 09:00 ET Government of Canada Announces Next Steps on Methane Centre of Excellence and Associated Call for Proposals

OTTAWA, ON, March 11, 2024 /CNW/ - To fight the worst impacts of climate change and thrive in a net-zero future, there is an urgent need to reduce...

Feb 27, 2024, 04:57 ET EUROPEAN NETWORKS LEADING RACE TO NET ZERO WITH NORTH AMERICA, MENA & LATAM ACCELERATING, NEW GSMA CLIMATE REPORT REVEALS

The carbon emissions of mobile network operators[1] fell by 6% globally between 2019-2022, according to the GSMA's fourth Mobile Net Zero report,...

Feb 16, 2024, 12:56 ET Town of Trenton fined $100,000 for violating the Fisheries Act in Nova Scotia

PICTOU, NS, Feb. 16, 2024 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada enforces the laws that protect Canada's air, water, and natural environment, and takes...

Feb 02, 2024, 13:00 ET Government of Canada launches public engagement on the 2035 greenhouse gas emissions reduction target

GATINEAU, QC, Feb. 2, 2024 /CNW/ - To create a future with a clean, healthy environment and a strong economy for people living in Canada, the...

Jan 29, 2024, 11:28 ET Invitation to Join - Claigan PFAS Current Unavoidable Uses Project

Industry project to submit PFAS restriction exemption to Maine and Minnesota by March 1 2024. OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - On January 24th,...

Jan 26, 2024, 10:00 ET Canada boosts conservation and restoration efforts with investments in 27 new Indigenous-Led Natural Climate Solutions

GATINEAU, QC, Jan. 26, 2024 /CNW/ - Indigenous peoples have been stewards of the land, water, and ice since time immemorial. Across the country,...

Jan 18, 2024, 12:00 ET Seal River Watershed Alliance, Government of Canada, and Manitoba Government sign a historic agreement to protect one of the largest ecologically intact watersheds in the world

Memorandum of Understanding provides a framework to assess the feasibility of establishing an Indigenous protected and conserved area in northern...
Aquatech BM: $1.7M for the circular economy

Jan 16, 2024, 12:30 ET Aquatech BM: $1.7M for the circular economy

MONTREAL, Jan. 16, 2024 /CNW/ - Aquatech BM, a Quebec-based manufacturer of multifunctional industrial bottle washers, is pleased to announce a total ...
The Body Shop becomes the first global beauty brand with 100% vegan product formulations certified by The Vegan Society

Jan 02, 2024, 19:01 ET The Body Shop becomes the first global beauty brand with 100% vegan product formulations certified by The Vegan Society

Millions of eyes will roll around the world today as The Body Shop announces that it has become the world's first global beauty brand* to achieve...

Dec 21, 2023, 09:32 ET COP28: Canada Daily Highlights - November 27, 2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 21, 2023 /CNW/ - Daily event and announcement summary The Honourable Steven Guilbeault leads the Canadian...

Dec 20, 2023, 10:00 ET Government of Canada invests in community-based projects across the country to protect fresh water

NORTH HATLEY, QC, Dec. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - Clean and healthy fresh water is essential to Canadians, communities, and businesses across the country....

Dec 19, 2023, 12:13 ET New Electric Vehicle Availability Standard will give Canadians better access to more affordable cars and cleaner air

TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2023 /CNW/ - Across the country, as Canadians make the switch to electric vehicles, they not only help keep our air clean, they...

Dec 19, 2023, 06:00 ET /R E P E A T -- Media advisory - Minister Guilbeault to outline the federal government's next steps to increase electric vehicle availability in Canada/

GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate...

Dec 18, 2023, 13:11 ET Media advisory - Minister Guilbeault to outline the federal government's next steps to increase electric vehicle availability in Canada

GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate...

Dec 12, 2023, 16:24 ET COP28: Canada Daily Highlights - December 12, 2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - Minister's reflection for today "From late night huddles to early morning strategy meetings with...

Dec 12, 2023, 08:29 ET Minister Guilbeault reaffirms Canada's commitment to global climate action and continues to push for a strong outcome at COP28

DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 12, 2023 /CNW/ - The world has experienced its warmest year ever, with Canadians facing devastating and deadly wildfires. At COP28,...

Dec 09, 2023, 14:01 ET COP28: Canada Daily Highlights - December 9, 2023

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 9, 2023 /CNW/ - Daily event and announcement summary Today, Minister Guilbeault took the podium to deliver Canada's ...

Dec 09, 2023, 10:18 ET Minister Guilbeault delivers Canada's national statement at COP28

Speaking notes for the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change December 9, 2023 Location: B8 – Al Waha Theatre Check ...

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