Canada finding 'solutions' on EU carbon tariff threat: Carney

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Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-30 21:41:25.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Environment, Climate, Industry]

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced progress at the Canada-EU summit in Montreal regarding the European Union's pending carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), which threatens an estimated $2.8 billion in annual Canadian energy-intensive exports like iron ore, steel, aluminum, and cement. Canada's ambassador-designate to the EU, Jonathan Wilkinson, confirmed that diplomatic negotiations are advancing toward having the European Union officially recognize Canada's national and industrial carbon pricing systems. Full implementation of the EU tariff is scheduled for 2034, with compliance reporting requirements slated to take effect by September or October 2027.

Provincial Government Opens Public Engagement on New Climate Change Action Plan

Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-10-28 17:30:40.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Environment, Climate, Energy, Governance]

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, through the Department of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change led by Minister Andrea Barbour, has launched public engagement for its upcoming five-year 2027-2032 Climate Change Action Plan. Hosted on the EngageNL platform, the initiative gathers public and stakeholder input on climate mitigation, adaptation, disaster resilience, environmental awareness, and municipal preparedness to support the province's transition to net-zero emissions by 2050. Written submissions, emails, and online questionnaires will be accepted until November 26, 2026, alongside targeted sessions with Indigenous Governments and Organizations, municipalities, and industry stakeholders.

Minister Barbour Announces Development of a New Climate Change Action Plan

Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-10-28 16:50:06.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Environment, Climate, Governance]

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, through Minister of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change Andrea Barbour, announced the launch of stakeholder engagement on a new Climate Change Action Plan via the EngageNL platform. The initiative aims to collaborate with residents, municipalities, working groups, and Indigenous Governments and Organizations to establish a more attainable plan featuring clear, achievable emissions reduction targets. The updated action plan will prioritize disaster resilience, municipal preparedness, and environmental awareness while establishing a realistic and actionable pathway to lower emissions.

Preparedness, Prevention and Response Highlight Forest Fire Season

Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-10-21 18:10:48.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Environment, Climate, Emergency, Public Safety]

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador released its 2026 forest fire season statistics, recording 133 wildfires and an approximate burn area of 96,000 hectares across the province, led by 57 fires in Labrador, 56 in Eastern Newfoundland, and 21 in Western Newfoundland. There were 81 confirmed human-caused wildfires alongside 50 lightning-caused fires, marking the first time in recent years that lightning was the leading cause. To support these operations, Budget 2026 provided over $7 million for firefighting and emergency resources, alongside ongoing initiatives such as the return of the province's fifth water bomber, amendments to the Forestry Act to strengthen penalties, and targeted firefighter recruitment.

Rally urges New Brunswick government to rethink energy plans

Source: New Brunswick - Regional News
Date: 2026-10-20 20:56:59.0
Tags: [New Brunswick, Energy, Environment, Climate, Infrastructure, Technology]

Protesters rallied outside the New Brunswick Legislature during the reading of the speech from the throne to oppose government energy and industrial plans, including the proposed Tantramar gas plant, Lorneville data centres, Sisson mine, and the potential re-opening of fracking. Advocates, including the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and the Save Lorneville group, raised concerns over pollution, public health risks, and an increased strain on utility provider NB Power, noting one proposed artificial intelligence data centre would draw 200 megawatts. In response, Premier Susan Holt stated that her government will enforce stringent draft policy conditions requiring projects to demonstrate no negative impacts on water resources or energy rates alongside clear community benefits before receiving approval.

Fort Simpson, N.W.T., to get new power plant, and off diesel (mostly)

Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-18 10:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Infrastructure, Energy, Environment, Climate]

The federal government is contributing more than $31.3 million, paired with approximately $10.4 million from the Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC), to build a new power plant in Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories. The facility is funded through the Arctic Energy Fund and will primarily generate electricity using liquefied natural gas (LNG) to replace an existing flood-vulnerable diesel plant, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving an estimated 10 to 15 per cent in cost savings. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2027 and is expected to be completed by 2029-2030, with the new off-island site designed to avoid annual spring breakup erosion and flooding from the Mackenzie River.

Mattamy Homes taps into sunny Alberta's solar energy

Source: Alberta - Edmonton Journal (Legislature & Capital)
Date: 2026-10-16 15:00:03.0
Tags: [Alberta, Housing, Energy, Environment, Climate]

Mattamy Homes has integrated standard solar panel systems into more than 1,000 new single-family, duplex, and rear-lane townhomes across Alberta since June 2024, in partnership with trade partners SkyFire Energy and Zeno Renewables. The initiative has saved homeowners an estimated $460,000 annually in energy costs and reduced carbon emissions by approximately 3,200 tonnes per year. Standard offerings include an eight-panel system per home along with triple-pane windows, improved air tightness, and EnerGuide labelling. Additionally, Mattamy Homes has acquired 153 acres in southeast Calgary for the Belvedere community and partnered with Truman for a 253-acre master-planned community in Chestermere, expected to deliver roughly 1,900 homes with construction starting in summer 2028.

Provincial Government Investing in Marine Low-Carbon Fuels Initiative Through Green Transition Fund

Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-10-15 17:55:28.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Environment, Climate, Energy, Transportation, Industry]

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, through the Ministry of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development, is investing $365,470 from its $7.75 million Green Transition Fund into the Marine Low-Carbon Fuels Green Transition Initiative. Led by the organization econext, the project will assess, test, and demonstrate renewable fuel options within the province's marine transportation sector. The initiative includes assessing local testing capabilities and carrying out a renewable diesel pilot project aimed at reducing emissions and enhancing industry competitiveness.

New Brunswick gets $219 million loan from Ottawa for hydroelectric dam repair work

Source: New Brunswick - Regional News
Date: 2026-10-13 17:06:33.0
Tags: [New Brunswick, National, Infrastructure, Energy, Environment, Climate]

The federal government announced nearly $270 million in funding for New Brunswick energy facilities, featuring a $219 million loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank for the Mactaquac Life Achievement Project and a $50 million grant to upgrade the Salisbury Terminal near Moncton. The funding supports technical studies, regulatory reviews, and planning to extend the 672-megawatt Mactaquac Generating Station's operational life to 2068, counteracting concrete swelling caused by alkali-aggregate reactions. NB Power officials stated that the total project cost is projected to approach $9 billion, while the federal government emphasizes the investment's alignment with Ottawa's net-zero electricity grid goals by 2050.

P.E.I.'s coast erodes nearly a foot a year. Have your say on how to manage it

Source: Prince Edward Island - Regional News
Date: 2026-10-09 17:00:00.0
Tags: [Prince Edward Island, Environment, Climate, Infrastructure]

The Prince Edward Island government, guided by recommendations from the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation, has released a draft shoreline erosion management plan for public feedback. Presented by senior climate change adaptation policy adviser Bryan Martin, the plan addresses an average historical coastal erosion rate of 28 centimetres (nearly one foot) per year between 1968 and 2010. While focusing initially on southeastern P.E.I., Lennox Island, and the Pituamkek National Park Reserve, the policy aims to minimize shoreline armouring to allow natural sediment movement, while reserving hardening for critical infrastructure and built-up areas like Charlottetown. Public engagement sessions are scheduled for October 19, 20, and 21, 2026, in Charlottetown, Montague, and Wood Islands.

C-241 (45-1) - National Strategy on Flood and Drought Forecasting Act

Source: Parliament of Canada (LEGISinfo)
Date: 2026-10-09 10:10:14.0
Tags: [National, Environment, Climate, Emergency, Governance]

Bill C-241, titled the National Strategy on Flood and Drought Forecasting Act, is a Private Member's Bill sponsored by Liberal Member of Parliament Tatiana Auguste representing Terrebonne. The legislation successfully passed second reading in the House of Commons with a 303 to 22 vote on December 3, 2025, and was subsequently reviewed by the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development, which reported back with amendments on June 17, 2026. Following concurrence at the report stage on October 9, 2026, the bill is currently undergoing third reading debate in the House of Commons to establish a coordinated national forecasting framework across Canada.

Canada led a 2022 deal to protect the world's nature. Has there been progress since then?

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-09-29 08:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Environment, Climate, Resources, Infrastructure, Governance]

Following the 2022 UN COP15 biodiversity conference in Montreal where Canada helped broker a global agreement to protect 30 per cent of land and oceans by 2030, a new assessment reveals current commitments will likely achieve only 27 per cent of terrestrial and 12 per cent of marine protection. International biodiversity financing for developing nations currently stands at $1.1 billion US annually against the agreed $30 billion US target. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Mark Carney's federal government introduced Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, to fast-track environmental reviews and major resource projects, drawing criticism from environmental groups such as Greenpeace Canada and the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society regarding potential conflicts with domestic climate goals.

Wind turbine going up a ‘big moment’ in Sanikiluaq, Nunavut

Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-09-28 17:11:14.0
Tags: [National, Energy, Infrastructure, Environment, Climate, Indigenous]

The Inuit-owned clean energy developer Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation (NNC) has installed a 1-megawatt wind turbine and 1-megawatt battery storage system as part of the $30 million Anuriqjuak Nukkiksautiit Project in Sanikiluaq, Nunavut. The project is expected to displace at least 50 per cent—or approximately 600,000 litres—of the community's diesel usage annually and will sell power to the Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) at about 27 cents per kilowatt-hour under an energy purchase agreement signed in 2023. Funding for the initiative includes $16.7 million from Natural Resources Canada, $7 million from the Qikiqtani Inuit Association, and a $6.7 million loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank, with 20 per cent of project profits directed into a local community enhancement fund.

Provincial Government Opens Second Round of Wildfire Prevention Funding

Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-09-25 18:35:07.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Environment, Climate, Emergency, Public Safety]

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, through the Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands, has opened the second round of applications for the Newfoundland and Labrador Community Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation Program, running until November 6, 2026. This initiative is supported by a $12.8-million joint investment from the federal and provincial governments under Natural Resources Canada's Resilient Communities through FireSmart Program. An initial investment of approximately $2.26 million has already assisted 58 communities in developing community wildfire resiliency plans and local mitigation projects. Applications are assessed by the Newfoundland and Labrador FireSmart Committee alongside a technical sub-committee to help municipalities reduce wildfire risks and protect critical infrastructure.

Le BAPE publie son rapport sur le programme du ministère des Transports face aux aléas côtiers

Source: Quebec - Fil de presse gouvernemental
Date: 2026-09-25 10:03:00.0
Tags: [Quebec, Environment, Climate, Infrastructure, Transportation]

At the request of Quebec's Minister of the Environment, the Fight Against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks, Pascale Déry, the Bureau d'audiences publiques sur l'environnement (BAPE) has published its report on the Ministère des Transports' ten-year intervention program addressing coastal hazards. The report evaluates the government's strategic framework and measures for managing infrastructure vulnerabilities and climate-related risks along Quebec's coastlines. The findings and recommendations aim to guide future provincial adaptation policies and capital expenditures for vulnerable coastal transportation assets.

Ontario Investing $1.8 million in Community Projects to Protect the Great Lakes

Source: Ontario - Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Date: 2026-09-24 19:00:00.0
Tags: [Ontario, Environment, Climate]

The Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, led by Minister Todd McCarthy, announced a $1.8 million investment through the fourth round of the Great Lakes Local Action Fund to support community-led environmental projects. The funding program provides grants for initiatives aimed at restoring wetlands, addressing pollution, rebuilding habitats, and protecting water quality across the Great Lakes and connecting river systems. Applications for the 2026-2027 funding cycle are open until November 6, 2026. Since the program's inception in 2021, the Ontario government has committed a total of $5.5 million across 107 projects, forming part of the province's broader $14 million annual spending to fulfill commitments under the Canada-Ontario Agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health and Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy.

Carney to co-host UN event with European Commission chief von der Leyen

Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-09-23 12:24:25.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Environment, Climate, Governance]

Prime Minister Mark Carney is co-hosting the OceanEye International Alliance event at the United Nations General Assembly alongside European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to foster data-sharing and collaboration on ocean observation. The engagement follows European Commission proposals for Canada to attain associate member status, coming amid fractured trade negotiations between Canada and the United States under President Donald Trump. The summit marks Carney's first diplomatic visit to the United States since bilateral trade discussions broke down the previous month.

C-244 (45-1) - Clean Coasts Act

Source: Parliament of Canada (LEGISinfo)
Date: 2026-09-23 09:51:53.0
Tags: [National, Environment, Climate, Governance]

Private Member's Bill C-244, titled the Clean Coasts Act and sponsored by Liberal MP Patrick Weiler, has advanced to the report stage in the House of Commons after being reported with amendments by the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development on September 23, 2026. The legislation proposes amendments to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 and the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act. Second reading of the bill passed on February 25, 2026, with a recorded vote of 202 yeas to 125 nays.

Strongest El Niño ever recorded could mean warmer fall and winter for the N.W.T.

Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-09-22 10:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Environment, Climate, Emergency]

The World Meteorological Organization and Environment and Climate Change Canada report that the strongest El Niño recorded since 1950 is driving Pacific Ocean surface temperatures up to 2.6 C to over 3 C above average, resulting in a greater than 90 percent probability of warmer-than-normal autumn and winter conditions across the Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut through February 2027. In response to compounded threats of melting permafrost, shorter ice road seasons, flooding, and intense fire seasons, the Government of the Northwest Territories Department of Environment and Climate Change is preparing a new energy and climate change strategy scheduled for release in October to combine the former climate change strategic framework and the 2030 energy strategy.

Carney government dealt an early blow in climate litigation

Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-09-21 17:36:13.0
Tags: [National, Environment, Climate, Justice, Governance]

The Federal Court rejected a procedural motion by the federal government under Prime Minister Mark Carney to strike down a climate lawsuit brought by three young Canadians and two environmental groups, including Ecojustice. The lawsuit, filed in June 2026, challenges the Carney government's implementation of the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act and alleges that the administration eliminated key measures required to achieve Canada's 2030 emissions targets. Justice Patrick Gleeson ruled that the statutory use of the word 'may' in the legislation requires contextual evaluation rather than granting absolute ministerial discretion, allowing the environmental lawsuit to proceed to a full hearing.