QSA's Week in Environment (#5, 2025)
Marine safety investment; Climate action funding; Lead corrosion guidelines; NWT transport upgrades; Lumber production drop
Start Date: 2025-02-01
End Date: 2025-02-07
Top Headlines
Main Stories
Canada Invests in Marine Safety and Indigenous Partnerships
The Government of Canada has announced a $125 million investment in marine safety under the Oceans Protection Plan, aimed at 47 communities. This includes $16 million to 34 Indigenous communities to hire marine coordinators and $109 million to expand the Enhanced Maritime Situational Awareness initiative. These investments will support Indigenous communities in integrating traditional knowledge into federal marine safety policies and enhance maritime environmental monitoring.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca, Announcements: www.canada.ca
Canada Allocates Over $87 Million for Climate Action Globally
The Canadian government announced $87.34 million in development assistance funding for international projects focused on climate change adaptation and resilience. Projects include support for women-led agricultural businesses in Ethiopia and marine biodiversity conservation in Honduras. This funding aligns with Canada's commitment to the Kunming-Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca
