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December
December 22, 2008
Government of Canada invests in green transportation
- Moving on Sustainable Transportation Program - Backgrounder
- Projects funded under the moving on Sustainable Transportation Program - Backgrounder
Government of Canada invests in green transportation in Ontario
Government of Canada invests in green transportation in Nova Scotia
Government of Canada invests in green transportation in New Brunswick
Government of Canada Invests in Green Transportation in British Columbia
December 19, 2008
December 17, 2008
New eco-friendly technology to arrive in 2009 at Port Metro Vancouver
New ethanol plant will help open up new markets and create jobs
December 11, 2008
December 9, 2008
Canada signs agreement for the safe management of harmful chemicals in North America
December 8, 2008
Government of Canada Supports Training for Solar Energy Workers
December 4, 2008
November
November 29, 2008
Government of Canada Supports Agricultural Innovation with Three New Greenhouses
September
September 9, 2008
Report on 2008 Meeting of Canada's Energy Ministers
September 5, 2008
Canada funding Yukon Cold Climate Innovation Centre
August
August 30, 2008
Government of Canada Moves to Evaluate 14 More Substances under the Chemicals Management Plan
August 23, 2008
Government takes further action on substances as part of world-leading Chemicals Management Plan
August 22, 2008
Government of Canada Invests in British Columbia Renewable Energy Projects - Vancouver Island
August 21, 2008
Government of Canada Invests in British Columbia Renewable Energy Projects - Revelstoke
Government of Canada Invests in Renewable Energy in British Columbia - Salmon Arm
Government of Canada Invests in Renewable Energy in Alberta
Elmira, PEI - Government of Canada Invests in Prince Edward Island Renewable Energy Projects
Norway, PEI - Government of Canada Invests in Prince Edward Island Renewable Energy Projects
August 20, 2008
Government of Canada Invests in Renewable Energy in British Columbia - Vancouver
August 15, 2008
EPCOR and Siemens partner to design near-zero emission coal fuelled power facility (released by EPCOR)
August 9, 2008
Baird Announces Another Step in Turning The Corner Plan to Cut Canada's Greenhouse Gas Emissions
July
July 31, 2008
Health Canada Releases New Report on Climate Change
July 30, 2008
Government of Canada and B.C. Safety Council Help Canadians Reduce Emissions and Save on Fuel
July 28, 2008
Government of Canada Boosts 19 Clean Technology Projects Sustainable Development Technology Canada approves $57 million in new funding (released by Sustainable Development Technology Canada)
July 18, 2008
Government of Canada Invests $25 Million in Biofuels Production
Energy Efficiency Incentives Now Easier to Access for New Brunswick Building Owners and Managers
July 11, 2008
Government of Canada Bans More Harmful Chemicals
More Action Taken Under Chemicals Management Plan
July 9, 2008
PM hails breakthrough on climate change at 2008 G8 Summit
July 7, 2008
Government of Canada Announces $9.2 Million for Alberta Wind Energy Project
July 5, 2008
July 4, 2008
June
June 29, 2008
Government Launches Credit for Early Action Program
June 26, 2008
The Government of Canada Biofuels Bill receives Royal Assent
June 25, 2008
June 21, 2008
Government of Canada Announces $47 Million for Low-Impact Hydro Project in British Columbia
June 20, 2008
Government of Canada Supports Solar Water Heating for New Homes in the Central Okanagan
Government of Canada Invests in Development of On-Farm Biodiesel Plant
Government of Canada Announces $18-Million Investment in Quebec Hydro Project
June 10, 2008
Government of Canada Supports Solar Water Heating for Ottawa Homes
June 6, 2008
Government of Canada Signs Environmental Cooperation Agreement With Atlantic Provinces
June 5, 2008
ENERGY STAR® Awards: Government of Canada Recognizes Excellence in Energy Efficiency
June 4, 2008
Government of Canada and Clean Air Join Forces to get Gas-Guzzlers Off the Road
Canada is taking action to help ensure the world has a safe, secure food supply
Canada Celebrates Clean Air Day
Government of Canada invests in sustainable transportation
- Moving on Sustainable Transportation Program - Backgrounder
- Projects funded across Canada under the Moving on Sustainable Transportation (MOST) Program - Backgrounder
Government of Canada invests in sustainable transportation in Quebec
Government of Canada invests in sustainable transportation in Newfoundland and Labrador
Government of Canada invests in sustainable transportation in British Columbia
June 3, 2008
Using Less, Living Better: Government of Canada Modernizes Energy Efficiency Act
June 2, 2008
Canada's Environment Minister Celebrates Canadian Environment Week
Another 18 Substances To Be Evaluated As Part of Government's Chemicals Management Plan
New electric buses unveiled in Quebec City
May
May 30, 2008
Baird and Fortier Celebrate Launch of Montreal Climate Exchange
May 28, 2008
Prime Minister Harper addresses UN Conference on the Convention on Biological Diversity
May 21, 2008
Three Canadian Universities in EcoCAR Competition
May 16, 2008
Government takes more action under groundbreaking Chemicals Management Plan
Latest Greenhouse Gas Data Shows Canada's Emissions Decreased in 2006
May 6, 2008
April
April 30, 2008
University of Waterloo Students Unveil Emission-free Hydrogen Fuel-cell Vehicle
April 26, 2008
Government of Canada Brings in Tough new Emission Standards on Smog-Producing Chemicals
April 23, 2008
The Government of Canada Invests in Carbon Capture and Storage in Nova Scotia
April 18, 2008
Government of Canada Takes Action on Another Chemical of Concern: Bisphenol A
Government of Canada invests in Ontario's biofuels industry
Government of Canada Helps Forest Sector Develop International Opportunities
- Canada Wood: Funding for Overseas Opportunities - Backgrounder
- Forest Sector Research to Reduce Transportation Fuel Costs and Lower GHGs - Backgrounder
April 4, 2008
Minister Lunn Announces New Clean Energy Technology Investments
Baird and Miller Deliver Water Quality Improvement Project in the Huron-Kinloss Township
April 3, 2008
Two Canadian Universities Among Finalists in International Hydrogen Design Competition
New Renewable Energy Tool for Farmers
March
March 28, 2008
Government of Canada gives $3.9 million boost to biofuels in Ontario
March 27, 2008
New Award Unveiled for Efficiency Advancements in Home Heating and Cooling Technologies
March 25, 2008
March 20, 2008
Canada's Environment and Fisheries Ministers Celebrate World Water Day
March 19, 2008
March 18, 2008
- Federal Transit Funding in the Greater Toronto Area - Backgrounder
- How the City of Toronto uses allocations from the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund and the Gas Tax Fund - Backgrounder
March 17, 2008
Renewable Energy Heats Tomato Greenhouse
March 14, 2008
Saskatchewan's Largest Solar Hot Water System Installed by Suncatcher Solar Homes
Baird and Fortier Welcome Carbon Market Announcement by Montreal Climate Exchange
Major Step Forward for Proposed World Leading Ethanol Refinery in Canada
March 13, 2008
March 10, 2008
Government Delivers Details of Greenhouse Gas Regulatory Framework
February
February 23, 2008
Government of Canada Takes Action to Clean Up the St. Clair River
February 22, 2008
MP Kramp and Norlock Deliver: Government Takes Action to Help Protect the Bay of Quinte
February 21, 2008
MP Watson Delivers: Government Takes Action to Help Clean Up the Detroit River
February 18, 2008
Government of Canada continues to challenge industry on management of chemicals
February 16, 2008
Government of Canada's Action Plan for Clean Water Delivers $30 Million to Clean Up Lake Simcoe
February 15, 2008
February 14, 2008
Government of Canada teams up with cities to help Canadians travel cleaner and greener
February 13, 2008
Most Fuel-efficient Vehicles Honoured with ecoENERGY for Vehicles Awards
February 6, 2008
January
January 31, 2008
Governments of Canada and Alberta release Carbon Capture and Storage Task Force report
January 23, 2008
Consultations begin for Canada's first motor vehicle fuel consumption regulations
January 22, 2008
US and Canada Sign Agreement to Work Together on Weather and Climate Research
January 18, 2008
January 17, 2008
Canada's First Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption Regulations: Consultations Begin
2008 Fuel Consumption Guide released today
January 7, 2008
Canada's Environment Minister Responds to NRTEE Report