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Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Canadian oil sands production remained nearly flat in 2023, with an increase of less than 1%, despite a rise in total production, according to a...
RBC Global Asset Management Inc. has announced that the RBC Canadian Core Real Estate Fund (the Fund) reached a new milestone with its fifth major transaction since its inception in...
The Canadian government’s proposed regulations aim to cut emissions in the oil and gas sector by 35% by 2030, compared to 2019 levels. Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault clarified, “This goes...
The Government of Canada has successfully re-opened its second Canadian-dollar-denominated green bond, raising an additional $2 billion. This re-opening of a 10-year bond is part of Canada’s commitment to regular...
Key Impact Points: The Government of Canada is advancing a Made-in-Canada sustainable investment taxonomy aimed at accelerating progress toward net-zero emissions by 2050. This taxonomy will provide a framework for...
Key Impact Points: Canada’s Net-Zero Plan Takes Shape The Canadian government has advanced two significant sustainable finance initiatives to ensure the country meets its ambitious net-zero emissions target by 2050....
Canada Growth Fund (CGF) is committing up to $100 million to Svante Technologies Inc., a leader in carbon capture solutions, to fast-track the development and deployment of their innovative technologies...
Canadian ESG Investors Getting More Fund Options to Choose From Canadian investors focused on sustainability now have more choices than ever. Despite a record outflow of C$2.1 billion in Q2...
A coalition of leading Canadian pension funds has submitted a letter to the Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB), urging it to reconsider proposed exemptions for sustainability reporting. This initiative underscores...
Canada has amended the Competition Act to address greenwashing, imposing strict requirements for substantiating environmental claims. Businesses face substantial penalties and increased litigation risks if found non-compliant. Urgent review of...
Deep Sky, the Canadian carbon removal project developer, and Sustaera, a US-based modular Direct Air Capture (DAC) company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore carbon removal technology in Canada....
Canada is experiencing a heavily fragmented energy transition with consequences for household affordability and economic development, finds a new Clean Energy Canada scorecard that ranks provincial efforts to help citizens and businesses...
The Government of Canada is implementing a comprehensive plan to reduce plastic pollution, improve how plastic is made, used, and managed across its life cycle, and move toward a circular...
Scotiabank has issued its inaugural EUR 1 billion, 5-year senior fixed rate Green Bond (the “EUR Green Bond”) in the European market pursuant to Scotiabank’s Sustainable Issuance Framework released on April 5, 2024 (the...
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has released World Energy GH2’s Project Nujio’qonik from further Environmental Assessment following an intensive evaluation of the world’s first Environmental Impact Statement for a...
A new study will collect carbon emissions data from B.C.’s regional airports with the goal of getting all airports in the province to net-zero by 2030. The study is part...
The Canadian Sustainability Standards Board (CSSB) is proud to announce the release of its first proposed Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards (CSDS), marking a significant milestone in advancing sustainability reporting in Canada. The proposed...
The Government of Canada is announcing its plan to issue its second Canadian-dollar-denominated green bond this week, subject to market conditions. This follows the successful issuance of Canada’s first 7.5-year, $5...
Canada needs to double climate spending to reach Net Zero The RBC Climate Action Institute released its Climate Action 2024 report, offering an unprecedented look at Canada’s climate progress and readiness. The research indicates that Canada may...
The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, IBRD, Aaa/AAA) priced a new 5-year CAD $1.4 billion benchmark that matures in January 2029. World Bank bonds support the financing...
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