Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) delivered a ministerial statement in the House of Commons on the UN COP21 climate change talks in Paris. McKenna noted that she will be hosting the provincial and territorial environment ministers for key meetings in Ottawa starting Jan. 28, as well as meeting with indigenous leaders. She … Read more
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) will travel to Paris and engage with her international counterparts from November 8 to 10. At this meeting, the minister will share Canada’s desire to be a strong and positive actor working with all countries to secure an effective agreement ahead of the Paris climate conference. This … Read more
Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) issued the following statement with respect to the City of Montreal’s plans to discharge 8 billion litres of raw sewage in the St. Lawrence River: “The St. Lawrence River is one of Canada’s most important waterways, acting as a home to several species of whales and fish while providing millions of Canadians their drinking water. What’s more, … Read more
Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) announced over $4.4 million in funding for 82 EcoAction Community Funding Program projects across Canada. This funding will support environmental projects to conserve Canada’s natural heritage and ensure Canadian families enjoy a clean and healthy environment. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-1441.
Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) announced over $3.7 million for 32 projects that will help restore the ecological health of Lake Simcoe and South-eastern Georgian Bay. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-1441.
On behalf of Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut), Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, for Official Languages and for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec Jacques Gourde (Lotbinière-Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, Que.) announced $425,000 in funding for the Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area to improve infrastructure for visitors. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-1441.
Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) announced that Canada has launched public consultations on the recommended phosphorus reduction targets for Lake Erie, a key commitment of the 2012 Canada United States Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. The federal government is seeking feedback from the public to inform the final targets and the development of phosphorus reduction plans. Members … Read more
Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) highlighted Canada’s international leadership and collaboration with the United States and Mexico on reducing emissions of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) ahead of an important international meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, that will be fully dedicated to considering the management of these powerful greenhouse gases (GHGs). On April 15, Canada, the United States and Mexico … Read more
In Saskatchewan provincial court on Jan. 14, 2015, representatives of Custom Environmental Services Ltd., and Aevitas Inc., entered guilty pleas to an offence under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA, 1999), resulting from a spill of oil containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). On April 1, 2015, sentencing resulted in penalties of $50,000 for Custom Environmental Services Ltd. and $37,000 … Read more
On behalf of Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut), Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) was in Parry Sound to announce $8 million in funding for 32 environmental projects that will improve the ecosystem health of the Lake Simcoe and South-eastern Georgian Bay watersheds. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-1441.
