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PDAC: Enormous opportunities to go green in Canada, says minister of industry Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Francois-Philippe Champagne at PDAC 2021. Credit: PDAC. Canada is uniquely positioned to become a “global leader in electric vehicle manufacturing,” says Francois-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, in a fireside chat with Invest in Canada’s CEO Ian McKay at this year’s PDAC. As countries worldwide begin to electrify their transportation systems, Canada offers unique advantages, the minister said. “Canada offers renewably...

From: Infrastructure Canada Today, Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna and the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Francois-Philippe Champagne announced $2.75 billion in funding over five years, starting in 2021, to enhance public transit systems and switch them to cleaner electrical power, including supporting the purchase of zero-emission public transit and school buses. This funding is part of an eight year, $14.9 billion public transit investment recently outlined by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and will also support municipalities, transit authorities and...

Share this article Share this article OTTAWA, ON, March 4, 2021 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is working to secure the health and safety of Canadians, rebuild businesses, and promote jobs and growth as we build toward economic recovery and a net-zero emissions future. Better public transit helps people get around in faster, cleaner, and cheaper ways. Helping communities invest in zero-emission transit options ensures cleaner air for our kids, creates jobs and supports Canadian manufacturing. Today, Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna and the Minister of Innovation, ...

The Globe and Mail Bookmark Please log in to listen to this story. Also available in French and Mandarin. Log In Create Free Account Getting audio file ... This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy. Full Disclaimer Jim Carr, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's special representative for the Prairies, speaks to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 14, 2020. Carr believes the federal Liberals can again win seats in the governing party’s political desert, Alberta and Saskatchewan. Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press Back in cabinet after a heal...

To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. While our attention is primarily on health issues during this global pandemic, climate change remains at the forefront of issues being addressed by governments, courts and businesses. This bulletin summarizes some of the recent developments in Canada and abroad. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INITIATIVES In November 2020, the Canadian federal government introduced Bill C-12, the  Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act. The bill proposes to legally bind the government to achieve net-zero emissi...