The Government of Canada announced the launch of the strengthened Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program in Newfoundland and Labrador. Under the program, low-to-median-income households in Newfoundland and Labrador can now apply to receive up to $22,000 in funding to cover the full, average cost of switching to a heat pump — including up to $15,000 … Read more
On Oct. 16, 2023, Bill C-49 was referred to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources, which plans to conduct the study in early 2024. The committee invites individuals and organizations to submit written briefs related to this study no later than Feb, 16, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Contact RNNR@parl.gc.ca.
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) and Federation of Canadian Municipalities president Scott Pearce announced an investment of over $1.24 million through the Green Municipal Fund’s Community Efficiency Financing initiative. These grants will support communities across Ontario in developing home-energy upgrade financing programs that will help households save money while improving comfort and lowering … Read more
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) announced that Canada has rejoined the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO). By rejoining the ITTO, Canada further demonstrates its ongoing commitment to halting and reversing deforestation by 2030 as agreed to in the Glasgow Leader’s Declaration on Forests and Land Use, at a time when the role … Read more
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) announced the release of the Canada in a Changing Climate: Synthesis Report, the summary report of Canada’s National Knowledge Assessment of how and why Canada’s climate is changing; the impacts of these changes on our communities, environment, and economy; and how we are adapting. This report … Read more
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) announced a $1-million investment over two years to the University of British Columbia’s Bradshaw Research Institute for Minerals and Mining to support the development and increased offering of its Executive Microcertificate in Economic Leadership for Mining program. The full release is available online. Call 343-597-1725. Energy and … Read more
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) and Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on offshore wind to enable Newfoundland and Labrador to take the regulatory lead on offshore wind projects within its inland bays to enable the development of offshore wind projects in Newfoundland that will power … Read more
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) highlighted how the government’s economic plan will take further action to support the middle class and make buildings and homes more energy-efficient as part of the 2023 Fall Economic Statement. The full release is available online. Call 343-597-1725.
Canada and the French Republic share common visions of safe and secure global economic and energy systems. As such, their respective governments (hereinafter, “the participants”) issued a statement: “The participants consider that enhancing collaboration amongst like-minded partners in the field of civil nuclear energy is more important than ever given the current global challenges we … Read more
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) announced the launch of the Call for Proposals (CFP) of the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund (CMIF). The CMIF will address key infrastructure gaps to enable sustainable critical minerals production and to connect resources to markets. With up to $1.5 billion available over seven years, the fund will … Read more
