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Seven CF Vancouver offices certified as zero carbon by CaGBC
CF's Vancouver offices certified as zero carbon
Cadillac Fairview (CF) has achieved Zero Carbon Building certifications for performance across seven of its office buildings in Vancouver, spearheading a sustainability push as the city implements stricter greenhouse gas regulations for the built environment.
CanREA launches Electricity Transition Hub
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) has launched the Electricity Transition Hub, where utilities and systems operators can share knowledge and skills, as well as collaborate on capacity-building activities for renewable energy and grid modernization projects in Canada.
Brookfield consortium offers $15.7B for Origin Energy
Origin Energy Ltd., Australia’s number two power producer and energy retailer, backed a $15.7 billion buyout offer from a consortium led by Canada’s Brookfield Asset Management Inc., the companies said on Thursday.
Freeland promises more 'carrots' for green energy
Ottawa will have to dangle “even more carrots” to attract capital to Canada for investments in the green energy transition amid a global race to decarbonize, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland told a crowd of business leaders in Calgary.
Alberta oil and gas required to spend more on cleanup
The oil and gas sector in Alberta will be required to increase spending on cleanup activities to at least $700 million in 2023, as rural municipalities say that companies aren’t spending enough on remediation efforts.
Alberta rural leaders blast oil well cleanup plan
The head of the Rural Municipalities of Alberta says an oil and gas industry proposal to grant the industry royalty credits to clean up abandoned wells is like having the fox design the henhouse.
Gas industry's green claims investigated
The Competition Bureau has launched an investigation into an advertising campaign by Canadian natural gas producers that presents their product as “clean,” “sustainable” and “budget-friendly.”
Calgary centre seeks clean energy pivot
Across from the headquarters of some of Canada's largest oil and gas companies, a new initiative aims to ensure that Calgary and its largest industry aren't left behind in the global pursuit of a low-carbon economy.
Building, construction emissions climb to global record
Carbon dioxide emissions from building construction and operations hit an all-time high in 2021, according to the most recent data, a sign that the push to decarbonize the industry by 2050 may be slipping out of reach.
Greenbelt is for nature, not housing
Opinion: Ontario’s self-described “bold, transformative” strategy to build new housing apparently now extends to paving over parts of the environmentally sensitive Greenbelt in the Greater Toronto Area.
Climate change migration and the future of real estate
Opinion: Canada is already at or near the top of the list of the best countries to live in. Alas, there is possibly another reason to move to Canada — climate change.
Rising tides no worry for New Zealand homeowners
New Zealand’s dramatic coastline is hugged by some of the nation’s most expensive real estate — properties that show no sign of losing their value even as sea levels rise, flooding increases and insurance retreat begins.
Rules for a net-zero energy strategy
A UN-sponsored panel took aim at greenwashing, creating a framework for what a credible net-zero emissions plan looks like. The outcome is 10 recommendations that could be used as a rubric for how seriously a company is taking its pledges.
Hydro-Québec adopts a climate change adaptation plan
Hydro−Québec is adopting its first climate change adaptation plan to deal with the growing number of extreme weather events that could harm its service and equipment.
5 principles to secure the future of blue carbon
Coastal and marine ecosystems such as mangrove forests, seagrass meadows and salt marshes can store, on average, more carbon per acre than terrestrial forests — but they have only recently emerged as a resource for generating carbon credits.
DB pension plans missing agriculture carbon credits
Canada’s defined benefit (DB) pension plans aren’t taking full advantage of regenerative agriculture practices, says Shidan Gouran, founder and chairman of Bluesphere Carbon, a New York-based carbon credit marketplace.
World's dash for natural gas puts climate at risk
Countries scrambling this year to source more natural gas to replace supplies from Russia are risking years of emissions that could thwart climate goals, the research collaboration Climate Action Tracker said on Thursday.
Climate funding demands overshadows Biden's wins
Though U.S. President Joe Biden passed the Inflation Reduction Act which supercharged U.S. climate efforts, he faces a skeptical audience at COP27, where poorer countries are looking for loss and damage funding in light of extreme natural disasters.
Lightning eMotors “bullish” on expansion
Already a player in Canada’s light- and heavy-duty commercial vehicle market, Lightning eMotors is looking to ride new eligibility for federal purchase incentives and additions to its battery-electric transit bus repowering program to greater success.
Amazon puts $53M toward climate funding for women
Tech giant Amazon will encourage members of the Climate Pledge to step up their support of gender equity in climate solutions.
Industry Events
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Sustainable Finance Forum 2024
Nov 28 2024
to Nov 29 2024
Shaw Centre, Ottawa
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Zero Carbon Building Standards Interactive Workshop
Dec 10 2024
to Dec 12 2025
Online
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FCM’s Sustainable Communities Conference 2025
Feb 10 2025
to Feb 13 2025
Fredericton, NB
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GlobeXchange
Feb 11 2025
to Feb 14 2025
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
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BuildGreen Atlantic 2025
Apr 28 2025
to Apr 29 2025
Halifax, NS
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Building Lasting Change
Jun 18 2025
to Jun 20 2025
Vancouver, BC
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