Natural Resources Canada

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) and Federation of Canadian Municipalities President Scott Pearce announced a $5 million federal investment for retrofits to the Fountain Park Recreation Centre in St. Albert, Alta., through the Green Municipal Fund’s Community Buildings Retrofit initiative. The full release is available online. Call 343-292-6837. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan … Read more

Natural Resources Canada

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Julie Dabrusin (Toronto—Danforth, Ont.) announced a combined federal investment of over $3 million for partners that are driving innovation for energy efficiency in buildings across British Columbia. The full release is available online. Call 343-597-1725.

Natural Resources Canada

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) announced a $5.4-million investment over four years for the International Institute of Sustainable Development to support its ongoing role as the Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF). The IGF provides a wide range of services to its 81 … Read more

Natural Resources Canada

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) announced a $5.4-million investment over four years for the International Institute of Sustainable Development to support its ongoing role as the Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF). The IGF provides a wide range of services to its 81 … Read more

Natural Resources Canada

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) and Scott Pearce, President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, announced an investment of more than $1 million through the Green Municipal Fund for six transportation projects in communities across Quebec. The full release is available online. Call 343-292-6837.

Natural Resources Canada

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) announced that the Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund will begin accepting applications when it opens its first call for proposals in late fall 2023. With up to $1.5 billion available over seven years, the fund will support clean energy and transportation projects that will enable critical mineral development. The full … Read more

Natural Resources Canada

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Julie Dabrusin (Toronto—Danforth, Ont.) attended the Energy Innovation Forum’s Smart Grids Conference in Moncton, N.B., and announced the launch of a smart grid call for proposals. The funding is provided through Canada’s Energy Innovation Program. The two areas of focus offered through this call are:  Demonstration: Funding will support … Read more

Natural Resources Canada

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) and Scott Pearce, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, announced a series of investments totalling $82,300 through the Green Municipal Fund’s Sustainable Affordable Housing initiative to support the exploration of more affordable and energy-saving housing options in Atlantic Canada. The full release is available … Read more

Natural Resources Canada

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) announced $7.8 million in funding for 10 projects through the Multi-Partner Research Initiative to help improve oil spill research and response tools and techniques. The MPRI is a five-year, $30.3 million initiative under the Oceans Protection Plan. The full release is available online. Call 343-597-1725.

Natural Resources Canada

National Revenue Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) announced an investment of $2.5 million for the City of Lac-Mégantic, Que., to support capacity-building activities that will increase the knowledge and skills related to the city’s microgrid. Hydro-Québec also contributed to this project, bringing the total investment to $3.75 million.With this funding, the city will develop new solutions … Read more