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A listing of some of the department's News Releases and Statements issued from 2008 to 2011.
Canada Helps Deliver Global Climate Change Solutions
DURBAN, South Africa -- December 6, 2011 -- Canada's Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, today announced new supports so developing countries can be part of the next phase of global solutions to counter climate change.
A 15-Year Commitment to Protect The St. Lawrence
MONTREAL, Que. -- November 29, 2011 -- Today, Canada’s Minister of the Environment, the Honourable Peter Kent, the Minister of Veterans Affairs, the Honourable Steven Blaney, as well as the Quebec Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks, Mr. Pierre Arcand, announced a 15-year commitment to protect the St. Lawrence.
Canada’s Environment Minister Declares Polar Bear Species of Concern
OTTAWA, Ont. – November 10, 2011 – Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, has declared the polar bear as a species of special concern under the Species at Risk Act.
Canada’s Environment Minister Announces Integrated Plan for Oil Sands Monitoring
OTTAWA, Ont. -- July 21, 2011 -- Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, released an integrated, world-class monitoring plan for the oil sands region today. The Government of Canada will be working with the Province of Alberta on implementing the plan.
Canadian to Lead World Meteorological Organization
Ottawa, Ont. -- May 25, 2011 -- A Canadian was elected President of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) today during the Sixteenth World Meteorological Congress being held in Geneva.
Canada’s Environment Minister Responds to Oil Sands Recommendations with Water Monitoring Plan
OTTAWA, Ont. -- March 24, 2011 -- Environment Minister Peter Kent today presented Environment Canada’s plan for a new Lower Athabasca Water Quality Monitoring Program.
Canada Welcomes New Biodiversity Protocol in Nagoya
NAGOYA, Japan -- October 29, 2010 -- Canada, alongside 192 other Parties, today adopted an international Protocol that addresses the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of genetic resources found in plants, animals and microorganisms.
Canada Announces a New Federal Sustainable Development Strategy
OTTAWA, Ont. -- October 6, 2010 -- Canada's Environment Minister, the Honourable Jim Prentice, today announced the tabling of a new Federal Sustainable Development Strategy for Canada, which provides a government-wide approach to improve environmental sustainability.
Government of Canada Announces Details of Major Investment to International Climate Change
WATERLOO, Ont. -- October 1, 2010 -- Today, the Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment, released the details of Canada’s $400 million commitment for international climate change while speaking to the Centre for International Governance Innovation’s annual conference.
Government of Canada Releases Final Regulations for Renewable Fuel Content in Gasoline
OTTAWA, Ont. -- September 1, 2010 -- The Government of Canada today announced that regulations requiring an average renewable fuel content of five per cent in gasoline have been finalized and will come into effect starting December 15, 2010.
Government of Canada to Offset Carbon Emissions During the 2010 Winter Games
VANCOUVER, B.C. -- February 16, 2010 -- Today, Canada's Environment Minister, the Honourable Jim Prentice, announced the Government of Canada’s commitment to offset federal greenhouse gas emissions for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Canada Lists Emissions Target under the Copenhagen Accord
CALGARY, Alta. -- February 1, 2010 -- Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honourable Jim Prentice, announced on Saturday, January 30, 2010, the submission of Canada’s 2020 emissions reduction target under the Copenhagen Accord. Canada’s target, a 17 per cent reduction from 2005 levels, is completely aligned with the U.S. target, and is subject to adjustment to remain consistent. Canada’s target is contingent on all major emitters associating with the Accord.
COPENHAGEN -– December 17, 2009 -– The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment, today delivered Canada's national statement to delegates at the United Nations Climate Change Conference.
Government of Canada Celebrates $500 Million Milestone in Donations Through Ecological Gifts Program
CALGARY, Alta. -– September 4, 2009 -– Ted Menzies, Member of Parliament for Macleod and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Finance, on behalf of Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honourable Jim Prentice, today joined Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) in announcing one of the largest valued Ecological Gift donations ever made in Canada – conservation easements, generously donated by the late Daryl Kenneth (“Doc”) Seaman, on four OH Ranch properties.
POZNAN -- December 11, 2008 -– The Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment, today delivered Canada's national statement to delegates at the United Nations Climate Change Conference.
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