New Statistics Canada figures show 278,000 fewer children living below the poverty line in 2017, the first full year of the benefit, compared to 2015.
Canada’s new child benefit has lifted almost 300,000 children out of poverty Read more
Located in northwest Canada, Yukon’s Peel watershed covers 67,431 square kilometres of wilderness that is rich in biodiversity. Eighty-three percent will now be preserved as Conservation Areas.
The new law allows people who were only convicted of a crime of simple possession, which is possession of under 30 grams, to have their record suspended, free of charge (the normal fee is $631).
Canadians can now apply for free, no-wait pardons for cannabis possession charges Read more
“The overhauled Fisheries Act has the potential to be one of the most transformative things that has happened for our oceans in many years,” says Josh Laughren, Executive Director, Oceana Canada.
Canada passes legislation ending the import and export of shark fins Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says his government will ban single-use plastics, which could include bags, straws and cutlery, in Canada in 2021.
Canada to ban single-use plastic as early as 2021 Read more
The Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act, first introduced in 2015, outlaws the practice, as well as the trade, possession, capture and breeding of cetaceans.
Canada bans the captivity and breeding of orcas, dolphins and other whales Read more
The fund will deliver up to $218 million in its first year (2019-2020), funded from the Canadian federal carbon pollution pricing system.
Canada launches Climate Action Incentive Fund Read more
In a survey, 52% say they are likely to buy a more fuel-efficient vehicle in the next 5 years.
52% of Canadians likely to buy an electrified vehicle within 5 years Read more
Canada bans deep-sea mining, oil and gas drilling in marine protected areas Read more
Canada will provide a $5,000 rebate to electric and plug-in hybrid car buyers called iZEV and goes into effect on May 1.
Canada iZEV electric car incentive program begins May 1 Read more
