Category: News

2030 Emissions Reduction Plan: Canada’s Next Steps to Clean Air and a Strong Economy

The 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan: Canada’s Next Steps to Clean Air and a Strong Economy reflects submissions from over 30,000 Canadians, provinces and territories, Indigenous partners, industry, civil society, and the independent …

Province Invests $2.5 Million to Support Sustainability and Certification of Manitoba’s Fisheries

The Manitoba government is investing $2.5 million to establish and implement programs that support the sustainability and certification of Manitoba’s fisheries in partnership with the International Institute for Sustainable Development …

Low Carbon Economy Challenge Fund

The federal government has recently launched the Low Carbon Economy Challenge Fund-champions stream, with a March 25, 2022 application deadline for an initial Expression of Interest. Click here to view …

Public Health Orders Remove Proof of Vaccination Requirements

New public health orders have come into effect March 1, 2022 that remove all proof of vaccination requirements for public places. Proof of vaccination and testing requirements for designated public …

Province Seeking Public Input to Help Develop Long-Term Energy Policy Framework

The Manitoba government is seeking the public’s feedback for consideration in developing a long-term energy policy framework for the province. Canada-based Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors has been hired to …

Canada Announces New International Climate Finance Funding for Nature-Based Solutions

$315 million in new funding for organizations in Canada to engage in climate action activities.

Mitigation and Preparedness Program Provides Funding for 12 Projects to Build Local Capacity to Address Natural Disasters

More than $186,700 will be provided to fund 12 municipal projects under the Mitigation and Preparedness Program (MPP) to prepare for future natural disasters across Manitoba. When Manitoba establishes a …

Water Testing Site Pilot in Thompson, MB

The northern communities of Pikwitonei, Thicket Portage and Nelson House are partnering with the Manitoba government to improve access to timely testing of water quality samples by establishing a pilot …

Canada Launches Call for Proposals for Indigenous-led Clean Fuels Projects

Clean fuels, such as advanced biofuels and hydrogen, play an essential role in contributing to Canada’s plan to reach net zero by 2050. Recognizing the unique opportunities that clean fuels …

New Public Health Orders Set Out First Phase in Manitoba’s Plan to Relax Restrictions

The new public health orders will come into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 8 and will remain in place until Tuesday, Feb. 22

MEIA Receives Multi-Year Funding from Natural Resources Canada for Training and Mentorship of Energy Advisors in Manitoba

The $903,000 funding will be used over 3 years to help build the Energy Advisor Micro-Credential program, help cover registration costs, and target recruitment from communities that traditionally have been underrepresented in the profession

Consultation on Proposed Regulations for Coal Tar-Based Sealant Products

Opened on December 13, 2021, and will close to new input on February 10, 2022. The Government of Canada (GC) is seeking feedback on the Consultation Document on Proposed Regulations …