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Protecting and restoring biodiversity in the Canadian marine environment

From feeding our families and supporting important industries, to housing diverse species, habitats and ecosystems, our oceans connect us all. Now more than ever, we are seeing the impact that climate change and biodiversity loss has on our marine spaces. That is why the Government of Canada is committed to conserving and protecting our oceans now, and for future generations.
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Environment

Ontario Bypassing People’s Rights to Be Consulted on the Environment: Auditor General

“Although the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993 (EBR Act) requires the government to inform and consult with Ontarians on important environmental decisions, there are a number of instances where this is not happening,” Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk says in a report tabled today in the Legislature. “On the positive side, we did find that there have been day-to-day improvements made by ministries’ staff in the administration of the EBR Act.”
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Global Warming. Renewable Energy.

EDF Renewables, Enbridge and CPP Investments Announce France’s First Offshore Wind Project, Saint-Nazaire, is Now Fully Operational

EDF Renewables and EIH S.à.r.l, a subsidiary of Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) and CPP Investments, have achieved a significant milestone as France’s first commercial-scale offshore wind project, the 480-megawatt Saint-Nazaire Offshore Wind Farm, is now fully operational. Located between 12 and 20 km from the southwest coast of France, the wind farm will help support the French State’s energy transition goals, which include targets to generate 32% of its energy from renewable sources by 20