Across the country, Canadians are feeling the impacts of climate change. The Government of Canada is working with Indigenous communities, provinces, municipalities, industry and others to implement climate solutions. By investing in renewable energy initiatives that support energy independence and economic development while lowering GHG emissions, we can keep our air clean and build strong, healthy communities for everyone to call home.
Darren Fisher, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Seniors and Member of Parliament for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced today a $3.7-million investment to Clean Foundation for the Clean Energy and Equity Network.
The Network will support a community-driven and community-owned initiative that builds knowledge, skills and tools needed to support clean energy solutions and leadership in Mi'kmaw and African Nova Scotian communities.
This partnership will support Indigenous and African Nova Scotian partners in a variety of initiatives within the green economy. The network will connect them with the resources needed to pursue capital ventures such as solar or wind installations or upgrades to building systems to improve energy efficiency.
Clean Foundation works to create a healthier environment, meaningful jobs with livable wages and a more equitable society. Understanding that climate change is an urgent challenge, putting Canada's ecosystems, cultures and economic livelihoods at risk.
Project activities will include research, collaboration with community partners and delivery of renewable energy education and engagement initiatives, leading long term to renewable energy projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Nova Scotia.
Clean Foundation, the Government of Nova Scotia, and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) also contributed to this project, bringing the total investment to over $3.8 million.
The Government of Canada is focused on creating opportunities to ensure that historically under-represented communities are provided opportunities to become meaningful partners in the transition to a net-zero future.
