Government of Canada takes action to further phase out mercury-containing lamps

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June 19, 2024 – Gatineau, Quebec Over the years, the Government of Canada has taken firm action to protect Canadians and their environment from the harmful effects of mercury, including through its Products Containing Mercury Regulations, which made Canada one of the leading countries to prohibit mercury-containing products. Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of

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1799334 ALBERTA LTD., carrying on business as OSY RENTALS LTD., fined $60,000 for illegally importing and possessing protected wildlife species

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June 13, 2024 – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Strong and effective enforcement of Canada’s wildlife protection laws is one of the tangible ways the Government of Canada respects its commitment to the conservation of wildlife species and their habitats. On June 11, 2024, at the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan, 1799334 ALBERTA LTD., carrying on business as OSY

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National strategy to protect nature in Canada unveiled alongside bill to ensure accountability

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June 13, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario Nature is central to the Canadian identity, an immense source of pride, and foundational to ensuring healthy communities, a clean environment, and economic opportunities for Canadians from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Facing a biodiversity crisis in which one in five assessed species in Canada is currently at risk, the Government of Canada

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Backgrounder: Update on Federal Climate Change Adaptation Actions

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Across the country, communities need new infrastructure to grow, build more homes, and enable economic growth. By ensuring Canadians today and tomorrow have a safe and affordable place to live near work, and have a fast and affordable ways to get to work, we can make our communities more liveable. Fairness for every generation also

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Twin Rivers Paper Company Inc. fined $250,000 for Fisheries Act offence in New Brunswick

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May 31, 2024 – Edmundston, New Brunswick Canadians value a safe and clean environment. Environment and Climate Change Canada enforcement officers strive to ensure that businesses and individuals comply with laws and regulations that protect the natural environment in Canada. On May 30, 2024, Twin Rivers Paper Company Inc. was fined $250,000 in New Brunswick

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