Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin (Toronto–Danforth, Ont.) issued a statement: “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. Our environment, our economy, and the systems that sustain them are deeply interconnected and depend on the decisions … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin (Toronto–Danforth, Ont.) and Minister of Health Marjorie Michel (Papineau, Que.) issued a statement to mark Clean Air Day in Canada: “As wildfires continue to affect communities across Canada, the Government of Canada is helping Canadians understand the health risks associated with wildfire smoke and how to reduce their exposure. … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin (Toronto–Danforth, Ont.) 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. This initiative, launched in partnership with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, will support six Indigenous-led and co-led … Read more
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. The new hybrid forecasting model will result in significant benefits for Canadians: Better performance: The hybrid model will improve the accuracy of forecasts at all time … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin (Toronto–Danforth, Ont.) and St. John’s 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. The investment will support 80 adaptation projects across Canada, 25 of which are being developed … Read more
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. Feedback received will help inform changes to the federal benchmark in 2026 to ensure that all industrial carbon pricing systems in Canada drive emission reductions and provide certainty for investments … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin (Toronto–Danforth, Ont.) 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. The full release is available online. Contact Keean.Nembhard@ec.gc.ca.
Environment and Climate Change Canada announced an important update to its national weather alert program, designed to make weather information clearer for Canadians. A new colour-coded system will make it easier to quickly understand the severity of extreme weather and its expected risk at a glance. This new system is part of the ongoing modernization … Read more
Notice of intent to amend the Domestic Substances List under subsection 87(3) of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 to indicate that subsection 81(3) of that Act applies to the substance hexanedioic acid, diisodecyl ester, also known as DIDA See the full posting. Notice with respect to the availability of an equivalency agreement with Alberta (upstream oil and gas sector) See … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin (Toronto–Danforth, Ont.) 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. Through the Advancing a Circular Plastics Economy for Canada initiative, 13 Canadian organizations will receive more than $1.8 million for projects to reduce plastic waste … Read more