Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson (Markham-Thornhill, Ont.) delivered remarks at the second annual Energy Innovation Forum with the International Energy Agency in Toronto, Ont. He made a number of announcements during his speech, including: $11 million toward cutting-edge, made-in-Canada carbon utilization and storage technologies for projects located in Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador; The launch … Read more
Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, and responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Rebecca Chartrand (Churchill-Keewatinook Aski, Man.) announced over $5.4 million for 28 projects across the Prairies that will accelerate Indigenous participation and leadership in the forest sector, create good jobs and promote the use of wood-based products in construction. The full release is … Read more
Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger (Desnethé–Missinippi–Churchill River, Sask.) announced over $1.9 million in federal support for the development of a state-of-the-art smart microgrid serving the communities of La Plonge and Poplar House District in northern Saskatchewan. Funding was provided through NRCan’s Energy Innovation Program. The full release is available online. Contact Gregory.Frame@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson (Markham-Thornhill, Ont.) concluded a three-day visit to London, U.K., from Oct. 14-16, focused on advancing secure critical minerals supply chains and energy security for Canada and our allies. Hodgson met with key government and industry partners to drive new investments by British partners in Canada’s resource sectors, expand … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs Brendan Hanley (Yukon) announced nearly $17 million in federal funding to support the 7.5-megawatt (MW) Innavik Remote Hydro Project, located in Inukjuak, and to explore the development of a 17-MW hydroelectric power plant at the site of the Matawin dam near St-Michel-des Saints, both in … Read more
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson (Markham-Thornhill, Ont.) announced an investment of over $22 million in support of eight projects to accelerate battery innovation and production capacity across Canada. Investments support key priorities in Canadian battery innovation, including: Enhancing battery performance and reducing costs for more reliable, affordable energy storage across key sectors such … Read more
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson (Markham-Thornhill, Ont.) announced over $1.44 million in funding for 10 projects under Natural Resources Canada’s Global Forest Leadership Program, delivered through the International Model Forest Network. The full release is available online. Contact Gregory.Frame@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
Environment and Climate Change Minister Julie Dabrusin (Toronto–Danforth, Ont.) announced a new partnership with the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) to co-deliver the OHPA program in Ontario, supported by an investment of nearly $37.5 million from the Government of Canada. This collaboration will make it easier for income-qualified households to benefit from up to $25,000 … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister Kody Blois (Kings–Hants, N.S.) announced over $10 million in federal funding for two projects through the Energy Innovation Program: The Ocean Sensors Innovation Platform (OSIP) led by the Fundy Ocean Research Centre for Energy Ltd. (FORCE) The “Reducing Fish-Turbine Collision Risk Uncertainty in the Minas Passage, Bay of Fundy” … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Corey Hogan (Calgary Confederation, Alta.) announced $3.2 million in federal funding through the Toward Net-Zero (TNZ) Homes and Communities Program to support five clean energy projects across Western and Northern Canada that will: Equip trades workers and Alberta’s Indigenous population with the skills to build affordable, energy-efficient … Read more
