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Author: Maura Forrest
Publication Date: January 22, 2026 - 20:20
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Quebec puts the brakes on emissions targets, citing threats to jobs and economy
January 22, 2026
Quebec is postponing its 2030 emission-cuts deadline by five years, citing threats to jobs and the economy.
The time to reach the goal has been extended to buffer the province in a time of uncertainty, the government said when it made the announcement on Thursday. It’s a “pragmatic approach” that does not sacrifice Quebec’s commitment to fighting climate change, Environment Minister Bernard Drainville said.
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The Environment and Climate Change Committee today approved creating a new funding stream within the Community Environmental Projects Grant Program (CEPGP) to support community‑led waste avoidance, reduction and reuse projects. Starting this year, the new stream would provide up to $102,000 each year, doubling the total annual funding available to community environmental initiatives across Ottawa.
The new funding stream will help more local organizations launch projects that reduce waste at the source and promote repair and reuse. Examples of eligible community‑led projects include...
February 17, 2026 - 11:48 | City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias | City of Ottawa News Releases
The Canada Border Services Agency says it referred a commercial truck to secondary inspection at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry.
February 17, 2026 - 11:34 | Sean Previl | Global News - Canada
The Canada Border Services Agency says it referred a commercial truck to secondary inspection at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry.
February 17, 2026 - 11:34 | Sean Previl | Global News - Ottawa
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