Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence Jill McKnight (Delta, B.C.) joined Mangrove Lithium for the ribbon cutting of North America’s first commercial electrochemical lithium refining facility in Delta, B.C. The facility will produce enough battery‑grade lithium for approximately 25,000 electric vehicles per year, a major expansion in our domestic processing capacity … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Corey Hogan (Calgary Confederation, Alta.) attended the BC Council of Forest Industries’ Annual Convention, where he announced a federal investment of over $4 million under Natural Resources Canada’s Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) program for a project that will strengthen the wood construction supply chain and expand Canada’s capacity to … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry Karim Bardeesy (Taiaiako’n—Parkdale—High Park, Ont.) announced $10.6 million for 14 EV charging infrastructure projects across Canada at the EV & Charging Expo in Toronto, Ont. Plug’n Drive will continue to offer a cross-country EV test drive tour with an additional $1.1 million in funding from Natural Resources Canada. The full … Read more
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson (Markham-Thornhill, Ont.) and Minister of Jobs and Families, and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) announced $30 million to create 900 employment and skills training opportunities over two years for youth across the country in the … Read more
Secretary of State for Canada Revenue Agency and Financial Institutions Wayne Long (Saint John—Kennebecasis, N.B.) announced nearly $10 million in federal funding to Saint John Energy to upgrade the electricity system in Saint John, N.B. Federal funding for this project is provided by the Government of Canada’s Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREPs). The full release … Read more
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson (Markham-Thornhill, Ont.) concluded a successful visit to CERAWeek 2026 in Houston, Texas, where he highlighted Canada’s value proposition for American and international partners as an energy superpower. While in Houston, Hodgson met with United States Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum, and United States Secretary of Energy, Chris … Read more
Canada’s Ambassador to Peru, Jean-Dominique Ieraci and Peru’s Minister of Energy and Mines, Angelo Victorino Alfaro Lombardi, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance cooperation on critical minerals and sustainable mining. This agreement focuses on advancing bilateral investment, driving technological solutions for traceability and decarbonization, improving regulatory and governance frameworks, promoting environmental and social best … Read more
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson (Markham-Thornhill, Ont.) issued a statement: “Global energy markets are facing significant volatility following disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, the 32 member countries of the International Energy Agency (IEA), including Canada, have agreed to a co-ordinated release of oil stocks to help stabilize energy markets … Read more
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson (Markham-Thornhill, Ont.) issued a statement: “The current situation reinforces the fact that our allies are looking for stable, reliable energy suppliers in an increasingly uncertain world. That means doubling down on what Canada can do to enhance energy security at home and abroad. The Government of Canada … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Corey Hogan (Calgary Confederation, Alta.) announced a federal investment of over $4.4 million for ten projects that will strengthen the forest sector in Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. These projects will advance manufacturing and processing, diversify Canada’s forest products and their export markets and support First … Read more
