Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) announced the Nature Conservancy of Canada's successful acquisition of the Hazel Bird Nature Reserve, 117 hectares of land in Hamilton Township in Northumberland County, ON. This project was secured in part with funding from Environment Canada's Natural Areas Conservation Program. Kent said with this investment, the government is taking … Read more
Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) announced the addition of 41 unique substances to the Environmental Emergency Regulations. The substances include styrene, an explosive chemical used to make polystyrene plastic containers, and ammonium nitrate, a fertilizer. Kent said that these amendments to the Environmental Emergency Regulations will further protect Canadians. The full release available online. Call … Read more
Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) issued a statement in returning from Durban, South Africa following the climate change conference. Kent said that Canada is committed to working together to address climate change in a way that is, for countries big and small, rich or poor, fair, effective and comprehensive and allows the government to … Read more
Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) issued a closing statement at the 17th Conference of the Parties. Kent said that Canada came to Durban in a spirit of good will and committed to constructive engagement aimed at crafting a new international climate change agreement committing all major emitters to binding reduction targets. Kent added that the government wants to … Read more
Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) announced new supports so developing countries can be part of the next phase of global solutions to counter climate change. Kent said that Canada is committed to doing its part at home and abroad as the government works toward an international agreement in which all countries play a part. In Durban, Kent … Read more
Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) announced that the government is contributing $1.2 billion in funding to support international efforts to help developing countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate. Kent said that Canada came to Durban to make a real contribution toward a global solution to this global issue. … Read more
Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) and Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) as well as the Quebec Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks, Pierre Arcand, announced a 15-year commitment to protect the St. Lawrence. This agreement, known as the St. Lawrence Action Plan 2011-2026, will continue the Canada-Quebec collaboration on the St. Lawrence that began back … Read more
Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) and Veterans Affairs Minister Steven Blaney (Levis-Bellechasse, QC) announced an investment of $600.8 million in funding over five years to renew the Clean Air Regulatory Agenda, which has served as the framework for the government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality since 2006. Kent said renewed funding for … Read more
Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) released a consultation document on the development of proposed regulations to limit greenhouse gas emissions from passenger cars and light trucks for model years 2017 and beyond. These proposed regulations are an extension of the close work Canada has already completed in alignment with the U.S. government to establish … Read more
Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, ON) has declared the polar bear as a species of special concern under the Species at Risk Act. As a result of the listing, a management plan must be prepared within three years. It should be noted that the plan will not result in prohibitions. The ultimate aim of the … Read more
