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December
December 18, 2009
Statement by the Prime Minister at the closing of the 15th Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen
December 17, 2009
PM to attend the 15th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen
Government of Canada invests in Saskatchewan biofuels
December 16, 2009
Canada becomes a founding member of the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases
December 14, 2009
Government of Canada shows leadership and partnership on clean energy initiatives
December 9, 2009
December 7, 2009
Government of Canada invests in clean energy for First Nations Communities
Government of Canada moves to reduce emissions from new vehicles
December 4, 2009
PM welcomes new agreements with China on climate change and cultural exchanges
- Asia-Pacific partnership on Clean Development and Climate - Backgrounder
- Speech by the Right Hon. Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada at Shanghai, China
Forest and energy sectors, homeowners benefit from Canada’s Economic Action Plan
Government of Canada announces the most fuel-efficient vehicles of 2010
December 3, 2009
PM welcomes new agreements with China on climate change and cultural exchanges
November
November 29, 2009
November 27, 2009
The Government of Canada achieves critical milestone in Chemicals Management Plan
Canadian Pacific announces industry-leading biodiesel testing underway
Government of Canada creates jobs by investing in green projects in the North
November 26, 2009
Government of Canada launches new and innovative technology to green federal buildings
November 25, 2009
Minister Raitt Applauds Canadian Industrial Energy Efficiency Leaders
November 24, 2009
Government of Canada funds state-of-the-art Clean Energy Technology in Alberta
Canada works to cut pollution from shipping and improve safety standards for workers
November 18, 2009
Canada and Yukon researching climate change adaptation
November 13, 2009
November 10, 2009
Minister Raitt concludes successful visit to New York
Government of Canada invests in Saskatchewan biofuels
November 6, 2009
Minister Raitt Hosts National Energy Roundtables
October
October 27, 2009
Government of Canada takes action to help communities adapt to climate change
October 23, 2009
Minister Raitt Hosts First Energy Roundtable
October 15, 2009
Canada Shows Leadership at International Energy Meetings
October 14, 2009
PM and Alberta Premier announce cutting-edge clean energy project
Government of Canada supports community environmental projects in Calgary
- Environment Canada's ecoACTION Community Funding Program - Backgrounder
- ecoACTION Projects in Western Canada - Backgrounder
October 13, 2009
Canada demonstrates clean energy leadership at Global Forum
Government of Canada invests over $129,000 in community environmental projects in Winnipeg
October 9, 2009
Government of Canada Invests in the Forest Industry’s Environmental Performance
October 8, 2009
Canada and Alberta Governments Invest in Major Carbon Capture and Storage Project
October 2, 2009
Government of Canada invests in Ontario biofuels
September
September 30, 2009
The Government of Canada takes action to reduce VOC emissions from the architectural coatings sector
September 25, 2009
Government of Canada Invests in Mississauga Biofuels
Government of Canada invests in Saskatchewan biofuels
September 22, 2009
PM joins world leaders in New York to discuss climate change
Government of Canada advances Energy Roundtables
September 21, 2009
PM announces federal contribution to Linamar for leading edge research and development projects
September 16, 2009
PM announces Canada's investment in Northwest Transmission Line
Government of Canada invests in clean energy for Newfoundland and Labrador
September 10, 2009
Government of Canada Invests in Clean Energy for Ontario
Government of Canada Supports Fuel Efficiency in Trucking Industry
September 4, 2009
- Batch 7 of the Chemicals Management Plan - Backgrounder
- Frequently Asked Questions - Batch 7 Draft Screening Assessments
September 1, 2009
Canada's Energy Ministers discuss a sustainable recovery
August
August 31, 2009
Shore power for cruise ships at Canada Place a Canadian first
Government of Canada invests in Saskatchewan biofuels
August 24, 2009
Government of Canada Invests in Manitoba Biofuels
August 21, 2009
- Batch 5 Substances of the Chemicals Management Plan - Backgrounder
- Frequently Asked Questions: Batch 5 Final Screening Assessment Report
Government of Canada Invests in Hamilton Biofuels
August 20, 2009
One Change: Fuel pilot project launches at SuperEX
August 6, 2009
Government of Canada Invests in Clean Energy for British Columbia
July
July 31, 2009
July 30, 2009
The Government of Canada Supports Fuel-Efficient Driving
Government of Canada Applauds International Recognition in Energy Efficiency for Canadian Industry
July 24, 2009
July 23, 2009
Government of Canada Invests in Renewable Power for Prince Edward Island
July 15, 2009
Canada and Government of the Northwest Territories Announce NWT Infrastructure Projects
July 10, 2009
Harper Government invests in environmentally sustainable services to improve the farm gate
July 9, 2009
PM announces Canada to help found Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute
July 8, 2009
July 6, 2009
June
June 30, 2009
Canada and the U.S. work together on Clean Energy Dialogue
June 26, 2009
June 25, 2009
Canada's Government takes action to protect environment with changes to the Marine Liability Act
June 24, 2009
Minister Prentice participates in key continental and international meetings
June 19, 2009
Government of Canada invests in Johnstown ethanol plant
June 18, 2009
Government of Canada invests $2 million in Asia-Pacific partnership
June 17, 2009
- Government of Canada takes action to support Canadian pulp and paper producers - Backgrounder
- Government of Canada support for Canada's forest industry - Backgrounder
June 12, 2009
Canada's Government Applauds Students for Green Vehicle Designs
June 10, 2009
Offset System a step towards a carbon market in Canada
June 6, 2009
Harper Government Delivering Action to Support Home Owners: Invests in the Economy
June 4, 2009
Air Quality Health Index continues to expand in British Columbia
Government of Canada expands program to help ships turn off engines, improve air quality
Manitobans now have access to the Air Quality Health Index
June 3, 2009
Canada celebrates Clean Air Day
June 1, 2009
Government of Canada Launches New Sustainable Communities Initiative
Statement - Canadian Environment Week
May
May 29, 2009
Government of Canada invests in High River Biodiesel
The Government of Canada reaches another important milestone with the Chemicals Management Plan
Canada launches $1-billion Green Infrastructure Fund
- Green Infrastructure Fund - Backgrounder
- Mayo B Hydro Facility and Carmacks-Stewart Transmission Line - Backgrounder
May 25, 2009
Government of Canada celebrates ENERGY STAR® award recipients
May 22, 2009
Government of Canada helps farmers turn waste into profitable energy
May 21, 2009
Government of Canada helps Calgary workers go green
May 20, 2009
Government of Canada invests in Aylmer ethanol plant
May 19, 2009
Harper government launches $1-billion Clean Energy Fund, invests in new technology, creates jobs
Government of Canada supports Aboriginal involvement in green energy projects In British Columbia
May 15, 2009
Government of Canada invests in B.C. solar energy program
May 14, 2009
Modernized Energy Efficiency Act Receives Royal Assent
May 11, 2009
Government of Canada Invests in New Brunswick Wind Farm
May 7, 2009
Amendments to the Energy Efficiency Act Pass in the House of Commons
April
April 30, 2009
Government of Canada invests in Ontario solar energy program
April 29, 2009
2009 SCL Green Supply Chain Award presented to Frito Lay Canada
April 23, 2009
Government of Canada supports Yukon Conservation Society
April 20, 2009
April 17, 2009
Government of Canada provides new funding for Chatham ethanol plant
April 15, 2009
Government of Canada helps farmers turn waste into profitable energy
Government of Canada provides new funding for Tiverton ethanol plant
April 9, 2009
Canada and U.S. work together to cut air pollution from shipping
April 8, 2009
Government of Canada provides new funding for Red Deer ethanol plant
April 1, 2009
Government of Canada to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles
March
March 30, 2009
March 29, 2009
The Atlantic Energy Gateway - Making Atlantic Canada a leader in clean and renewable energy
March 26, 2009
March 20, 2009
Government of Canada invests $4.5 million in Canadian and international freshwater
March 19, 2009
Lignol project awarded $1.82 million in additional funding from SDTC
Government of Canada Helps Farmers by Investing in Biodiesel Research
March 14, 2009
Government of Canada to evaluate 17 additional substances under the Chemicals Management Plan
March 6, 2009
Government of Canada makes significant investment in Alberta-based research network
March 5, 2009
New B.C. renewable energy project will improve energy prices and create jobs
March 4, 2009
New enforcement legislation cracks down on environmental offenders
- Overview of the Environmental Enforcement Bill - Backgrounder
- Environmental Enforcement Bill New Penalties and Sentencing Provisions - Backgrounder
March 3, 2009
Government of Canada stimulates economies through green transportation
February
February 28, 2009
Project office opening launches Evergreen Line
February 27, 2009
Government of Canada announces additional projects to clean-up Lake Simcoe
- Lake Simcoe Clean-up Fund - Backgrounder
- List of Projects Approved Under Round II of The Lake Simcoe Clean-Up Fund - Backgrounder
- Speech - Cleaning up Lake Simcoe - Notes for remarks by the Honourable Jim Prentice, P.C., Q.C., M.P. Minister of the Environment, at Barrie, Ontario
February 26, 2009
PM and Premier Campbell announce major new investment in Metro Vancouver's Evergreen Transit Line
February 20, 2009
Government of Canada Announces New Support for Solar Water Heating in B.C. Homes
February 19, 2009
President Obama and Prime Minister Harper vow joint effort on North American economic recovery
February 17, 2009
February 16, 2009
Prince Edward Island agriculture gets federal investment to improve and protect water resources
February 11, 2009
Government of Canada Honours Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Award Winners
February 6, 2009
Government of Canada's ecoACTION Program Supports Halton Solar Project
February 4, 2009
California Air Resources Board and Government of Canada Join EcoCAR as Sponsors
EcoCAR Teams Roll Out Architectures for 'Green' Vehicle of the Future
January
January 30, 2009
Government's new Home Renovation Tax Credit takes effect
- Batch 2 Substances - Backgrounder
- Batch 8 Substances - Backgrounder
- Siloxanes D4, D5 and D6 - Backgrounder
Government of Canada Launches Vehicle Scrappage Program
January 29, 2009
Government of Canada Takes Action to Protect the Health and Safety of Canadians
January 28, 2009
Canada moves to further protect its sovereignty and safeguard Arctic waters from pollution
January 23, 2009
Government of Canada Invests in New Opportunities for Biofuels and Livestock Sector
Government of Canada Protects the Health and Environment of Canadians
Federal partnership delivers biofuel station to Winnipeg
Government of Canada and Viterra Inc. deliver low-emission locomotive
January 22, 2009
Government of Canada Puts Farmers First, Invests in Cellulosic Biofuels Research
January 16, 2009
Government of Canada Supports Recycling in the Yukon
January 8, 2009
Federal government delivers green transportation initiatives
Federal Government delivers green transportation initiatives in Ontario
Federal government delivers green transportation initiatives in the Greater Montreal Area
Federal government delivers green transportation initiatives in Alberta
Federal government delivers green transportation initiatives in Halifax
Federal government delivers green transportation initiatives in New Westminster
Federal government delivers green transportation initiatives in Saint John