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Cision Canada
17 hours ago
- Health
- Cision Canada
Canada advances initiatives to protect the right to a healthy environment and enhance chemicals management Français
GATINEAU, QC, July 23, 2025 /CNW/ - To protect human health and the environment for future generations, the federal government is taking decisive action. Recognizing the deep interconnection between Canadian health and the environment, these sustainable efforts will create a clean and safe environment for all. The Government of Canada is now releasing: the Implementation Framework for the Right to a Healthy Environment under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) the Plan of Priorities for chemicals management the Strategy to Replace, Reduce or Refine Vertebrate Animal Testing under CEPA These publications are key requirements under the modernized Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). The Implementation Framework sets out the meaning of the right to a healthy environment and provides guidance on how the Government of Canada considers this right in the administration of CEPA. The Framework provides a new lens for decision-making to support and encourage strong protection of both the environment and people who may be disproportionally impacted by pollution, now and in the future. The Plan of Priorities outlines upcoming initiatives to address chemical substances in Canada. It includes a list of substances to be assessed and elaborates on activities that support the assessment, control, and management of risks posed by substances. This Plan builds on Canada's existing strong foundation for chemicals management. Linked to the Plan of Priorities, the Strategy to Replace, Reduce or Refine Vertebrate Animal Testing will help guide continued efforts toward the replacement, reduction, or refinement of vertebrate animal testing under CEPA. These initiatives work together to help protect the environment and the health of all people in Canada. Quotes "The Implementation Framework for the Right to a Healthy Environment under CEPA and the Plan of Priorities represent important steps forward in safeguarding the health of people in Canada and the environment. Initiatives like these will allow us to respond effectively to a changing and complex global chemical landscape and ensure that the right to a healthy environment is considered when making decisions under CEPA." – The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Quick facts The Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 is one of Canada's core environmental laws. On June 13, 2023, Bill S-5, Strengthening Environmental Protection for a Healthier Canada Act, received Royal Assent. This was the first set of comprehensive amendments in over 25 years to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. A right to a healthy environment in the CEPA context is recognized in the preamble of the modernized Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. Canada's Chemicals Management Plan is enabled by the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. This Plan helps protect human health and the environment by assessing and managing the risks posed from a wide range of substances. More than 200 risk-management instruments are already in place to manage the risks from substances determined to be harmful under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999. Contacts Keean Nembhard Press Secretary Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change 343-552-2387 [email protected] Media Relations Environment and Climate Change Canada 819-938-3338 or 1-844-836-7799 (toll-free) [email protected] Environment and Climate Change Canada's X page Environment and Climate Change Canada's Facebook page Environment and Natural Resources in Canada's Facebook page Environment and Climate Change Canada's LinkedIn page Environment and Climate Change Canada's Instagram page SOURCE Environment and Climate Change Canada
Cision Canada
2 days ago
- General
- Cision Canada
The Government of Canada invests over $14.4 million to empower young Canadians to address climate change and support a healthy environment Français
VANCOUVER, BC, July 22, 2025 /CNW/ - From protecting our wildlife to conserving our forested areas, young Canadians play a big part in tackling climate change. Still, they can be better equipped to do so through enhanced access to resources and environmental education. We are committed to providing young people with the knowledge and skills to create sustainable solutions to environmental challenges as we work toward a clean, net-zero emissions economy by 2050. Today, the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced that the Government of Canada is investing over $14.4 million from the Environmental Damages Fund's Climate Action and Awareness Fund to support 17 environmental literacy projects across Canada. These projects will develop the tools and skills young Canadians need as they work toward solutions to fight climate change. The Minister announced the funding in Vancouver while visiting one of the funding recipients, BC Parks Foundation. They are receiving $1.8 million to develop the environmental literacy and leadership of young Canadians in British Columbia. This project will provide opportunities for students across the province to learn about and take positive steps to mitigate climate change and improve biodiversity in parks and protected areas, as well as in their school grounds and classrooms. In addition to the funding from the Climate Action and Awareness Fund, BC Parks Foundation is receiving $1.5 million from the Government of British Columbia's Ministry of Environment and Parks for this project. This funding complements the investment made by BC Parks Foundation. The project is a promising example of provincial-federal-private collaboration on environmental learning. Indigenous communities and organizations, academia, community organizations, and environmental organizations are leading the projects receiving funding today. The projects include creating learning opportunities in parks, holding community outreach events, and developing learning materials for young Canadians and their educators. This will help increase awareness of the local environment and demonstrate how residents can make an impactful difference in their communities. Of the funding announced today, $3.2 million is dedicated to Indigenous-led projects, aiming to provide Indigenous youth with environmental education that intertwines both Traditional Knowledge and western climate science. Quotes "Young Canadians are driven, curious, and creative, and they have the power to find dynamic and innovative solutions to take action against climate change. Our goal through the Climate Action and Awareness Fund is to provide them with the necessary resources to find these solutions. Environmental literacy is crucial and often overlooked in the fight against climate change. By making these resources accessible, we will equip the future generation of Canadians, their parents, guardians, and educators with the knowledge and skills they need to help reduce Canada's emissions and create a more sustainable future." – The Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change "Spending time in nature is important for our overall health and well-being. When we connect youth to nature on their school grounds, we aren't just showing them the beauty of the natural world—we are helping them understand their local parks and their importance, which is key to growing a culture of environmental stewardship. We are grateful to British Columbia's provincial parks' supporters for making this possible, and through the BC Parks Licence Plate Program, we are proud to support the BC Parks Foundation's Learning by Nature program." – The Honourable Tamara Davidson, Minister of Environment and Parks, Government of British Columbia "At this critical juncture, when our planet is facing a climate emergency, environmental literacy for young people is essential. As those that represent the future of this country, their ability to understand the complex issues facing our environment will equip them well into being better citizens and helping to build a stronger, more sustainable economy for the future." – Taleeb Noormohamed, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville "We're thrilled to be part of a national movement that brings nature into the heart of education. Through our Learning by Nature program, students are transforming schoolyards into thriving, biodiverse spaces where they can take climate action, support local ecosystems, and connect with nearby protected areas. These nature-rich environments improve academic outcomes and provide opportunities for land-based learning, while also supporting mental health and well-being, right where kids learn and play." – Jennie McCaffrey, Vice President, Health and Education, BC Parks Foundation Quick facts Environmental literacy is a key goal of environmental learning. It refers to the ability to understand and consider how human activities, ecological systems, and the changing climate are connected. Environmental literacy involves understanding not only climate science and environmental forces at work, but also sustainable practices and the ethical and social aspects of environmental challenges. The projects announced today include those national in scope, as well as local initiatives that will benefit youth across the country. As part of a pilot project to maximize the investment and increase project impact, some funding recipients also secured additional support from Canadian philanthropic organizations which share an interest in environmental education and climate literacy. Through strong, trusted partnerships across various sectors of society, the Government of Canada is taking a collaborative approach to supporting youth in taking action through practical measures for a prosperous and low-carbon future. Created in 1995, the Environmental Damages Fund is a Government of Canada program administered by Environment and Climate Change Canada. The Fund receives money from fines, penalties, court orders, and voluntary payments for environmental violations. This money is used to support projects that will benefit Canada's natural environment, usually in the area where the violation occurred. Established in 2020 and administered under the Environmental Damages Fund, the Climate Action and Awareness Fund was created largely from the highest penalty ever received by the Environmental Damages Fund. The Climate Action and Awareness Fund is investing up to $206 million over five years to support Canadian-made projects that help reduce Canada's greenhouse gas emissions. These projects are critical to building a sustainable net-zero emissions economy by 2050. Associated links Climate Action and Awareness Fund Environmental Damages Fund Environment and Climate Change Canada's LinkedIn page Environment and Climate Change Canada's Instagram page SOURCE Environment and Climate Change Canada
Cision Canada
2 days ago
- Politics
- Cision Canada
/R E P E A T -- Media advisory - Minister Dabrusin to make an announcement in Vancouver to highlight the importance of empowering young Canadians to address climate change and support a healthy environment/ Français
YELLOWKNIFE, NT, July 21, 2025 /CNW/ - Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement in Vancouver to highlight the importance of empowering young Canadians to address climate change and support a healthy environment. She will be joined by Ross Beaty, Board Chair of BC Parks Foundation. To be made aware of any changes, media representatives are encouraged to register for this in-person event by contacting Environment and Climate Change Canada's Media Relations at [email protected]. social media. SOURCE Environment and Climate Change Canada Contacts: Keean Nembhard, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, 343-552-2387, [email protected]; Media Relations, Environment and Climate Change Canada, 819-938-3338 or 1-844-836-7799 (toll-free), [email protected]
CBC
2 days ago
- Business
- CBC
Federal contribution to $375M conservation deal formalized in Yellowknife
Canada's environment minister signed an agreement Monday for the federal government's financial contribution to a "transformative" Indigenous-led conservation deal in the N.W.T. More than 20 Indigenous governments in the territory, along with the federal and territorial governments, signed a $375 million deal last fall called Our Land For the Future, which uses a project finance for permanence model that combines government and private dollars for long-term conservation on a large scale. The deal took another step forward Monday when Julie Dabrusin, the federal minister of environment and climate change, put her signature on an agreement that will transfer $300 million to the trust that's managing the money. Another $75 million is expected to come from private donors. "This isn't just a conservation announcement, it's really a global milestone," said Dabrusin. "This is about putting Indigenous leaders at the centre of decision making when we're talking about this land conservation." The agreement's primary purpose is to support Indigenous-led initiatives to conserve and steward land and water in the N.W.T. That is – to identify and establish more protected and conserved areas. It says Indigenous partners intend to protect nearly 233,000 square kilometres of land and water in the N.W.T. through new protected and conserved areas. That's a little more than 17 per cent of the territory, and a little more than two per cent of Canada. The secondary focus of the agreement is conservation-related activities that aren't tied to protected and conserved areas. Rather than being measured in hectares, the agreement says, they can be measured by things like increases to food security, cultural revitalization, knowledge and community wellness. Danny Yakeleya has been appointed chair of the Our Land for the Future Trust, which will manage the money. He said the agreement is "transformative" and will mean a lot for N.W.T. communities, like his own home of Tulita. "We're looking at two protected areas. One is the Willow Lake area, it's a biosphere, very sensitive for ducks," he said. "The other is in the mountains." Danny Gaudet, the Ɂek'wahtı̨dǝ́ (chief) of Deline, said for 21 Indigenous governments to work together is "unprecedented." He also said the deal will give communities the resources to document on paper what they've been saying is out on the land. "So that we could prove to the people that, guess what? The world is drying up, the plant is changing, we need to adjust to what's happening," he said. "There's a disconnect between Indigenous people that actually know everything about the land and water resources … and the legislators that are actually making decisions. There's a huge disconnect. This is an opportunity to actually start connecting it." Yakeleya said there's still a lot of work to do before funding starts flowing to communities, such as finding an office space, hiring staff, and nailing down a distribution policy for the money. He hopes the funding can start being dispersed in the fall. Yakeleya said he was one of the negotiators who brought the Sahtu Land Claim Agreement to fruition in the '90s. Back then, he said, he would not have been able to wrap his head around an agreement like Our Land for the Future.
Cision Canada
3 days ago
- Politics
- Cision Canada
Media advisory - Minister Dabrusin to make an announcement in Vancouver to highlight the importance of empowering young Canadians to address climate change and support a healthy environment Français
YELLOWKNIFE, NT, July 21, 2025 /CNW/ - Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Julie Dabrusin, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement in Vancouver to highlight the importance of empowering young Canadians to address climate change and support a healthy environment. She will be joined by Ross Beaty, Board Chair of BC Parks Foundation. To be made aware of any changes, media representatives are encouraged to register for this in-person event by contacting Environment and Climate Change Canada's Media Relations at [email protected]. social media. SOURCE Environment and Climate Change Canada Contacts: Keean Nembhard, Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, 343-552-2387, [email protected]; Media Relations, Environment and Climate Change Canada, 819-938-3338 or 1-844-836-7799 (toll-free), [email protected]
