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Megatrends that will influence Ontario’s infrastructure spend: report
Toronto – The Wynne government has pledged $130 billion on infrastructure investment over 10 years, while the Trudeau government may be earmarking about $46 billion for Ontario. But what factors will influence how effective infrastructure decisions are made? An updated…
Canada positioned as a leader in North American accord on climate: CAPP
Canada is a world leader in innovation and technology in the fight against climate change and has improved its competitive position in North America by committing to the North American Climate, Clean Energy, and Environment Partnership with the United States…
Which country owns bragging rights on energy efficiency?
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) has issued its third edition of the International Energy Efficiency Scorecard report measuring the energy efficiency of 23 of the world’s largest energy-consuming countries. Standing in 10th place, Canada earned 59 points…
Enbridge reaches settlement with U.S. Government for 2010 pipeline spills
Calgary – Enbridge Inc. has reached a US$177-million settlement with the U.S. government, including US$62 million in civil penalties, for two major pipeline spills in 2010. Of that amount, US$61 million is for the Line 6B pipeline rupture in Michigan…
SaskPower not expecting more penalties if carbon capture plant operating well
Regina – The head of SaskPower says the corporation expects revenue of $15million to $20 million a year from its carbon-capture plant if it keeps operating well. SaskPower had to pay $7.3 million in penalties to Cenovus Energy last year…
Ontario releases new Climate Change Action Plan
Ontario is continuing to lead in the growth of the low-carbon economy with the release of the province’s Climate Change Action Plan, which will provide people and businesses with tools and incentives to accelerate the use of clean technology that exists…
Pipeline leak fouls creek near grizzly management area in northwestern Alberta
Calgary – A pipeline leak has spilled an estimated 380,000 litres of light petroleum within five kilometres of a provincially designated grizzly bear management zone in northwestern Alberta, and an undetermined amount of it has reached a nearby creek. Producer…
Crude oil settles above US$50 a barrel for first time since July 2015
Toronto – Oil prices settled above US$50 a barrel for the first time in nearly a year on Tuesday, a sign that traders are confident that a balance can be struck between supply and demand in the global crude market.…
North Alberta wildfire prompts Cenovus to evacuate Pelican Lake heavy oil complex
Wabasca, Alta. – An out of control wildfire in northern Alberta has prompted Cenovus Energy Inc. to evacuate its Pelican Lake heavy oil facility. The company says the fire was discovered about one kilometre away from its complex about 300…
Domtar Begins Construction of the infrastructure for the installation of its second generating unit
Windsor, Quebec – Domtar is proud to announce an investment of $ 36 M for the installation of a second generating unit with a power output of 18 MW at its Windsor (Quebec) Mill. This investment will improve the energy…
Numbers on energy industry growth, climate commitments don’t add up: report
Edmonton – Canada can’t reach growth projections for the energy industry as well as meet its greenhouse gas commitments without damaging the rest of the economy, a study suggests. David Hughes, former research director at the Geological Survey of Canada,…
Ontario investing up to $100M in renewable natural gas
Ontario is leading the fight against climate change by investing up to $100 million in cap and trade proceeds over four years to support the introduction of renewable natural gas. Through the Climate Change Action Plan, which will be released…
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Cascades recognized for its Leadership in Energy Efficiency
Kingsey Falls, QC – Cascades’ leadership in energy efficiency was recognized repeatedly in the past few days. Natural Resources Canada, Novae and the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ) each in turn named Cascades as a finalist in…
Suncor Energy provides RMWB operations update
Calgary – Suncor provides the following update regarding the situation in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB). Suncor safely moved over 10,000 people, including employees, their families and Fort McMurray residents, out of the region; shut down its RMWB…
Mining Association of Canada Contributes to Fort McMurray Relief
Ottawa – The Mining Association of Canada (MAC), representing mining operations active in almost every Canadian jurisdiction, announced today it is making a contribution of $50,000 to the Red Cross in Alberta to support the families devastated by the wild…
Wildfire forces heart of Canada’s oilsands to scale back production
Calgary – The wildfire raging through the heart of Canada’s oilsands capital dealt a blow Wednesday to crude operations, with companies curtailing production or stopping it altogether. Shell Canada shut down output at its Albian Sands oilsands mining operations, which…
CEOs of TransCanada, Imperial Oil say new emission rules not necessary
Calgary – The CEOs of two of Canada’s biggest energy companies spoke out Friday against recent moves by federal and provincial governments to toughen emission-based regulations. Russ Girling, CEO of TransCanada Corp., said he believes new federal requirements that take…
Canada’s oil industry to endure losses for second consecutive year in 2016
Ottawa – Canada’s oil and natural gas extraction industries are expected to be in the red again this year, according to The Conference Board of Canada’s latest outlooks for the industries. Following a record pre-tax loss of more than $7…
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Ontario is top performer on environment report card
Ottawa – Lower air pollution and higher shares of low-emitting electricity production place Ontario ahead of all the provinces on The Conference Board of Canada’s How Canada Performs: Environment report card. Released on the eve of Earth Day, the report card…
Ship & Shore Environmental expands alliance with Webconvert in Canada
Long Beach, CA – Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc., a leading global pollution abatement service provider, announced today a major boost of its Canadian market presence after expanding its existing alliance with Webconvert, a Toronto-based company that acts as an…
