May 5, 2022 | International
Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, officially launched a request for proposals (RFP) for the Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP). This program will result in an expansion of zero-emission vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen refuelling stations in public places, on-street, multi-unit residential buildings, workplaces and vehicle fleets. Natural Resources Canada will provide funding through conditionally repayable contribution agreements of up to 50 percent of the total eligible project costs, with a maximum funding per type of infrastructure, up to a maximum of $5 million, per project. This RFP will close on August 11, 2022.
May 5, 2022 Ottawa, Ontario Natural Resources Canada
Transportation accounts for a quarter of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), of which almost half comes from passenger cars and light trucks. Reducing pollution from the transportation sector is critical to Canada achieving its climate targets. The Government of Canada is making it easier for Canadians to purchase, charge and drive electric vehicles (EV) across the country while addressing climate change and affirming Canada’s role as a global leader in clean transportation
Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, officially launched a request for proposals (RFP) for the Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP). This program will result in an expansion of zero-emission vehicle charging infrastructure and hydrogen refuelling stations in public places, on-street, multi-unit residential buildings, workplaces and vehicle fleets. Natural Resources Canada will provide funding through conditionally repayable contribution agreements of up to 50 percent of the total eligible project costs, with a maximum funding per type of infrastructure, up to a maximum of $5 million, per project. This RFP will close on August 11, 2022.
Since 2015, Canada has invested a historic $1 billion to make EVs more affordable and chargers more accessible for Canadians. These investments are supporting the establishment of a coast-to-coast network of chargers in where Canadians live, work and play, while federal rebates of up to $5,000 are helping more Canadians make the switch to an EV.
Budget 2022 will invest an additional $1.7 billion to extend the government’s purchase incentive program until March 2025 and to expand the types of vehicle models eligible under the program, which would include more vans, trucks and SUVs. In support of the government’s objective of adding 50,000 zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) chargers to Canada’s network, Budget 2022 provides an additional $400 million to continue deploying ZEV infrastructure by extending the ZEVIP program to March 2027, complemented by the Government of Canada’s investment of $500 million for large-scale ZEV charging and refuelling infrastructure that is revenue-generating and in the public interest, through the Canada Infrastructure Bank
These investments are yet another step in reaching Canada’s target of ensuring all new passenger vehicles sold in Canada are zero-emission by 2035. Similar to other investments in clean technology, today’s announcement is part of achieving Canada’s ambitious climate change goals to build a cleaner, healthier and affordable future for all Canadians.
“The Government of Canada is delivering on our commitment to support the deployment of zero-emissions vehicles, and the infrastructure to support them, as part of our ambitious plan to fight climate change and provide Canadians with accessible and affordable clean transportation options across the country. Through the ZEVIP, Canada is rapidly moving toward our goal of becoming a global leader in clean transportation, and we are proud to continue working with communities and industry as we build a cleaner and more resilient future.”
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson
Minister of Natural Resources
Apr 9, 2022 | International
OTTAWA — The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources; the Honourable Sandy Silver, Premier of Yukon; the Honourable John Streicker, Minister responsible for the Yukon Development Corporation and the Yukon Energy Corporation; and Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon will make a clean energy announcement in Whitehorse, Yukon. Media availability will follow.
OTTAWA — The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources; the Honourable Sandy Silver, Premier of Yukon; the Honourable John Streicker, Minister responsible for the Yukon Development Corporation and the Yukon Energy Corporation; and Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for Yukon will make a clean energy announcement in Whitehorse, Yukon.
Media availability will follow.
Date: Monday, April 11, 2022
Time: 9 a.m. PDT
Location: Government of Yukon
Main Administration Building Foyer
2071 Second Avenue
Whitehorse, YT
Y1A 1B2
Nov 9, 2021 | International
Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson joined Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault in Glasgow for the Conference of the Parties (COP26) to increase Canada’s climate ambition and action and to deliver on key initiatives intended to accelerate the international community’s transition toward a low-carbon future.
November 8, 2021 Glasgow, United Kingdom Natural Resources Canada
The twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss pose enormous threats to long-term sustainability, global security and economic well-being around the globe. Canada, alongside others in the international community, must rapidly reduce carbon emissions and fight climate change. However, confronting climate change in thoughtful ways also offers the potential for significant economic opportunities for businesses, communities and workers in Canada and around the world. The Government of Canada remains committed to ambitious climate action at home and abroad and is working with international partners to build a sustainable, prosperous and inclusive future for all.
Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson joined Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault in Glasgow for the Conference of the Parties (COP26) to increase Canada’s climate ambition and action and to deliver on key initiatives intended to accelerate the international community’s transition toward a low-carbon future.
During COP26, Minister Wilkinson participated in several events and made important announcements to highlight and strengthen Canada’s leadership on the clean energy transition. The Minister:
● Announced that Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Costa Rica, the East African Development Bank and over 20 other countries will end new direct international public support for the unabated fossil fuel sector by the end of 2022;
● Attended a press conference with German State Secretary Jochen Flasbarth that highlighted Canada’s and Germany’s successful completion and submission of the Climate Finance Delivery Plan to COP26 President Alok Sharma. The Plan makes good on the commitment for the world’s advanced economies to mobilize $100 billion per year in climate finance to developing countries to help them mitigate and adapt to climate change;
● Participated in a roundtable with Bill Gates and Chilean Minister of Energy and Mining Juan Carlos Jobet at the Mission Innovation (MI) and Breakthrough Energy (BE) Innovation Summit to mark the launch of Breakthrough Energy’s new partnership with Mission Innovation to drive investment in clean tech innovation;
● Participated in a panel discussion with International Energy Agency’s Executive Director Fatih Birol and Chilean Minister of Energy and Mining Juan Carlos Jobet to discuss how the IEA, Chile and Canada are promoting the production and use of low-emissions hydrogen as a clean fuel;
● Spoke at the Global Youth Energy Outlook Launch Event with international youth leaders on the findings of their Global Youth Energy Outlook, which Natural Resources Canada helped fund;
● Participated in the Just Climate Energy – Indigenous Renewable Energy Microgrids for Energy Transition Event, which kicked off a partnership between Canada and the International Renewable Energy Agency to support the transition of remote communities around the world to renewable energy;
● Attended an event led by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the European Union where Canada highlighted its leadership in supporting workers and reiterated its support for the IEA Global Commission on People-Centred Energy Transition’s recommendations; and
● Spoke at the Forest, Agriculture and Commodity Trade (FACT) Dialogue, hosted by former British Prime Minister Theresa May, where Minister Wilkinson discussed specific actions to protect forests in Canada and around the world.
The Minister also held numerous bilateral meetings with international counterparts, provincial ministers and other organizations participating at COP26. These included meetings with Secretary Granholm of the U.S. and EU Commissioner of Energy Kadri Simson.
The Minister will return to Canada having taken significant new action to further Canada’s leadership on the clean energy transition.
“COP26 is a pivotal moment for the global community, where nations have the opportunity to set themselves on a path to achieving what is required to keep 1.5 degrees Celsius on the table. I’m proud to say that Canada has delivered, demonstrating significant leadership with respect to our increased targets, the energy transition, international climate finance and nature protection. We will take the momentum gathered here in Glasgow back to Canada, where we will continue to drive ambitious climate action at home for families, communities and businesses.”
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson
Minister of Natural Resources Canada
Ian Cameron
Senior Communications Advisor
Office of the Minister of Natural Resources
613-447-3488
Ian.Cameron@canada.ca
Nov 2, 2021 | International
The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will deliver formal remarks during COP26 from November 3 to 6 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. A media call-back with Canadian media is scheduled on November 5.
OTTAWA — The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will deliver formal remarks during COP26 from November 3 to 6 in Glasgow, United Kingdom. A media call-back with Canadian media is scheduled on November 5.
Speaking Itinerary:
November 3, 2021:
Press Conference on the Climate Finance Delivery Plan – 9:00 a.m. (UTC)
Mission Innovation/Breakthrough Energy Innovation Summit – 10:10 a.m. (UTC)
Clean Energy Ministerial Hydrogen Initiative Event – 5:00 p.m. (UTC)
November 4, 2021:
Student Energy’s Launch of the Global Youth Energy Outlook – 12:30 p.m. (UTC)
Just Climate Energy – Indigenous Renewable Energy Microgrids for Energy Transition – 4:40 p.m. (UTC)
November 5, 2021:
Ensuring a Just and People-Centred Transition – 9:45 a.m. (UTC)
Mission Innovation Carbon Dioxide Removal Mission Launch – 1:55 p.m. (UTC)
November 6, 2021:
Forest, Agriculture and Commodity Trade Dialogue – 9:00 a.m. (UTC)
Canadian Media Call-back:
Date: Friday, November 5, 2021
Time: 1:00 p.m. EDT
Phone: 613-954-9003 / 1-866-206-0153
Media are asked to pre-register by sending an email to NRCan.media.RNCan@canada.ca.
Ian Cameron
Senior Communications Advisor
Office of the Minister of Natural Resources
613-447-3488
Ian.Cameron@canada.ca
Oct 23, 2021 | International
Media representatives are advised that the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, will join Germany’s State Secretary at the Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, Mr. Jochen Flasbarth, and COP26 President Designate, the Right Honourable Alok Sharma, for a media availability on the launch of the $100 billion climate finance delivery plan.
This plan was commissioned by COP26 President Designate Alok Sharma, who charged Minister Wilkinson and State Secretary Flasbarth to develop and deliver it ahead of COP26 in Glasgow.
Event: Media availability
Date: Monday, October 25, 2021
Time: 9:00 a.m. (EDT)
COP26 President Designate Alok Sharma will provide a short introduction before Minister Wilkinson and State Secretary Flasbarth discuss the work that they carried out to develop this crucial report and the outcomes from it. A media Q&A will follow.
Media representatives are asked to register by contacting Media Relations at Environment and Climate Change Canada. Dial-in information will be provided upon registration.
Joanna Sivasankaran
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change
819-790-1907
Joanna.Sivasankaran@ec.gc.ca
Media Relations
Environment and Climate Change Canada
819-938-3338 or 1-844-836-7799 (toll-free)
media@ec.gc.ca
