February 19, 2026 Montreal, Quebec Natural Resources Canada
Investing in a clean, sustainable future for Canadians is both a moral imperative and the greatest commercial opportunity of our time. By 2035, the clean technology market will triple, and demand for clean electricity will double. To compete, Canada's investment must keep pace to ensure energy security and affordability for Canadians.
Today, Parliamentary Secretary Claude Guay, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced over $3 million in funding from Natural Resources Canada for projects in Quebec that support energy efficiency, affordability, and economic growth. Initiatives include:
- Over $2 million in funding through the Codes Acceleration Fund to the City of Montreal to accelerate the implementation of the city's roadmap toward zero-emission buildings by 2040.
- Nearly $650,000 in funding through the Energy Innovation Program to Fondation Rivières to examine how smart grids and microgrids can better serve municipal electricity utilities and Indigenous communities in Quebec.
- Over $300,000 in funding through the Toward Net-Zero Homes and Communities Program to Le Partenariat Climat Montréal toward its Chauffer Mieux: Outil de comparaison to help Quebec residents and small Quebec businesses identify affordable, energy-efficient heating solutions.
Canada's long-term energy security and economic strength depend on our ability to be climate competitive as we scale up clean, reliable, and affordable power. By investing in Quebec's world-class workers, technology and natural resources, we are strengthening our economy today and positioning Canada as a clean energy superpower for years to come.
