News Releases

2013

April

• The Government of Canada Invests in Community Action to Preserve Biodiversity in St-Simon-les-Mines

  SAINT-SIMON-LES-MINES, Que. – April 30, 2013 – The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism), on behalf of Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, today announced $26,610 in funding from the Habitat Stewardship Program for a project in St-Simon-Les-Mines, Quebec.

• Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd. Ordered to Pay $500,000 for Federal Fisheries Act Violations

  ST. STEPHEN, N.B. - April 26, 2013 - On April 26th, Kelly Cove Salmon Ltd. pleaded guilty and was sentenced in St. Stephen Provincial Court for violations of the Fisheries Act. The violations related to the illegal use of a pesticide resulting in lobster kills in the nearby waters of southwestern New Brunswick.

• The Governments of Canada and of Alberta Launch New Online Portal for Accessing Oil Sands Environmental Monitoring Data and Information

  OTTAWA, Ont. – April 22, 2013 – Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, and Alberta’s Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Minister, the Honourable Diana McQueen, today announced that access to federal and provincial environmental monitoring data on air, water, land and biodiversity in the oil sands is now available through an online data portal (www.JointOilSandsMonitoring.ca).

• Spring Family Activities at the Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area

  QUÉBEC, Que. – April 19, 2013 – Environment Canada’s Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area announces the resumption of public services and the reopening of the Interpretation Centre. Every day, from April 20 to October 27, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the public is invited to discover, learn about and protect nature at this exceptional site.

• Toxco Waste Management Ltd. Fined $17,500 for Importing Hazardous Recyclable Material

  ROSSLAND, B.C. -- April 12, 2013 -- Toxco Waste Management Ltd., of Trail, B.C., was ordered to pay $17,500 to the Environmental Damages Fund (EDF) in the Provincial Court of British Columbia after pleading guilty to importing waste lithium batteries exceeding the quantity set out in the import permit.

• Government of Canada Invests in a Community Environmental Project in Ontario

  TORONTO, Ont. -- April 15, 2013 -- John Carmichael, Member of Parliament for Don Valley-West, on behalf of Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, today announced funding from the EcoAction Community Funding Program for a new environmental project in Ontario.

• Canada Invests in Global Climate and Clean Air Solutions

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 10, 2013 – Today, the Honourable Peter Kent, Canada’s Environment Minister, announced an additional $10 million contribution to the Climate and Clean Air Coalition to Reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (CCAC), and a $2.5 million contribution to the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN).

• Environment Canada announces funding to fight threat of White-nose Syndrome to Bats

  OTTAWA, Ont. – April 5, 2013 – Canada's Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, today announced funding to respond to the threat of White-nose Syndrome, a fungal disease that is threatening bat species in North America.

• Bringing Back the Whooping Cranes

  CALGARY, Alta – April 4, 2013 – Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, announced today that he has approved a one-year funding agreement with the Calgary Zoo for their Whooping Crane captive-breeding program. The Government of Canada is contributing $20,000 to the program.

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March

• Harper Government Invests in Great Lakes Clean-Up

  NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. – March 22, 2013 – Today, the Honourable Peter Kent, Canada’s Environment Minister, announced a major investment under the Great Lakes Sustainability Fund to support 57 clean-up projects in officially designated Great Lakes Areas of Concern.

• Minister Kent Discusses Canada’s Green Economy at European Union–Canada Conference

  MONTREAL, Que. – March 20, 2013 – Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, spoke at the European Union–Canada Going Green Conference in Montreal today on Canada’s approach to creating a greener economy.

• Canada’s Environment Minister Discusses Environmental Technologies in Montreal

  MONTREAL, Que. – March 19, 2013 – Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, spoke today at AMERICANA 2013, the International Environmental Technology Trade Show and Conference, about the Government of Canada’s engagement toward clean technology. This unique forum encourages scientific, technical and commercial dialogue and allows expertise to be disseminated on an international scale.

• Government of Canada Invests in a Community Environmental Project in Lunenburg

  LUNENBURG, N.S. -- March 15, 2013 -- Gerald Keddy, Member of Parliament for South Shore-St. Margaret’s, on behalf of Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, today announced funding from the EcoAction Community Funding Program for a new environmental project in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.

• Government of Canada Invests in a Community Environmental Project in the Maritimes

  AMHERST, N.S. – March 14, 2013 – Scott Armstrong, Member of Parliament for Cumberland—Colchester—Musquodoboit Valley, on behalf of Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, today announced funding from the EcoAction Community Funding Program for a new environmental project in the Maritimes.

• Canada and B.C. Accept Japanese Funding to Address Tsunami Debris

  VANCOUVER, B.C. -- March 13, 2013 -- Today, Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, accepted on behalf of Canada a one-time grant of approximately $1 million from the Government of Japan to support clean-up work associated with debris from the March 2011 Japanese tsunami.

• Canada’s Environment Minister Discusses Environmental Initiatives in Vancouver

  VANCOUVER, B.C. – March 13, 2013 – Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, spoke to the Vancouver Board of Trade today about the Government of Canada’s initiatives to strengthen environmental protection.

• Government of Canada Invests in a Community Environmental Project in Waterloo

  WATERLOO, Ont. – March 12, 2013 – Stephen Woodworth, Member of Parliament for Kitchener-Centre, on behalf of Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, today announced funding from the EcoAction Community Funding Program for a new environmental project in Waterloo, Ontario. REEP Green Solutions will receive $56,000 in federal funding over two years to support local action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

• Government of Canada Invests in a Community Environmental Project in Pigeon Lake

  KAWARTHA LAKES, Ont. – March 11, 2013 – Chris Alexander, Member of Parliament for Ajax—Pickering, on behalf of Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, today announced funding from the EcoAction Community Funding Program for a new environmental project in Pigeon Lake, near Lindsay, Ontario. The Gamiing Nature Centre will receive $71,402 in federal funding over three years to support local action to improve water quality and aquatic habitat while increasing ecosystem biodiversity.

• Government of Canada Invests in a Community Environmental Project in Bruce County, Ontario

  RIPLEY, Ont. -- March 8, 2013 -- Ben Lobb, Member of Parliament for Huron-Bruce, on behalf of Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, today announced funding from the EcoAction Community Funding Program for a new environmental project in Bruce County, Ontario.

• Registration for the Greater Snow Goose Fall Hunt at Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area

  QUÉBEC, Que. -- March 5, 2013 -- Environment Canada wishes to inform waterfowl hunters that they can register for the random draw to hunt Greater Snow Geese next fall at the Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area.

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February

• Canada Continues to Align Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measures with the United States

  MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – February 25, 2013 – Today the Honourable Peter Kent, Canada’s Environment Minister, announced final regulations to improve fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from new on-road heavy-duty vehicles and engines. This is another step in our plan to align our environmental regulations with the United States.

• Harper Government Continues to Make Concrete Progress in Environmental Sustainability

  OTTAWA, Ont. – February 15, 2013 – Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, today released the 2012 Progress Report on the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS) and the 2013-16 draft Strategy for a 120 day period of public consultations.

• Government of Canada Invests in a Community Environmental Project in Quebec

  QUÉBEC, Que. – February 14, 2013 – The Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Member of Parliament for Lévis—Bellechasse, on behalf of Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, today announced funding from the EcoAction Community Funding Program for a new environmental project in Quebec. The Association québécoise de lutte contre la pollution atmosphérique will receive $88,000 in federal funding to support action across Quebec to promote best practices regarding energy efficiency.

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January

• MacKenzie Petroleums Limited Sentenced for Failing to Meet Fuel Reporting Requirements

  WHITEHORSE, Y.T. – January 28, 2013 – On January 11, 2013, MacKenzie Petroleums Limited, based in Dawson, Yukon, pleaded guilty and was sentenced in Yukon Territorial court for offences under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999.

• Canada’s Environment Minister Discusses Environmental Initiatives in Guelph

  GUELPH, Ont. – January 25, 2013 – Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, spoke to the Guelph Chamber of Commerce today about Government of Canada initiatives to strengthen environmental protection.

• Government of Canada Invests in a Community Environmental Project in Lévis, Quebec

  LÉVIS, Que. – January 23, 2013 – The Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Member of Parliament for Lévis—Bellechasse, on behalf of Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, announced funding from the EcoAction Community Funding Program for a new environmental project in Lévis, Quebec.

• Canada’s Environment Minister Discusses Environmental Initiatives in Sault Ste. Marie

  SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. -- January 22, 2013 -- Canada’s Environment Minister, the Honourable Peter Kent, spoke to the Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie today about Government of Canada initiatives to strengthen environmental protection.

• Harper Government Announces Funding for Lake Simcoe and South Eastern Georgian Bay Clean-Up Projects

  JACKSON’S POINT, Ont. -- January 7, 2013 -- Today, the Honourable Peter Van Loan, Member of Parliament for York-Simcoe, on behalf of the Honourable Peter Kent, Canada’s Environment Minister, announced that funding is available for clean-up projects through the Lake Simcoe/South-eastern Georgian Bay Clean-Up Fund.

• Discover the Network of Bird Feeding Stations at the Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area

  QUEBEC CITY, Que. -- January 4, 2013 -- Environment Canada’s Cap Tourmente National Wildlife Area (NWA) invites everyone to go birdwatching along the NWA’s trails, which will be open every weekend from January 5 to March 10, 2013, and also during the spring break from March 4 to 8.

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