Blue Economy
The Blue Economy fosters sustainable ocean resource use, driving economic growth while protecting marine ecosystems. It spans fisheries, renewable energy, and coastal tourism, benefiting communities and industries. ECO Canada advances the Blue Economy by offering resources and opportunities for professionals to lead sustainable development efforts nationwide.
Zero-Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative
The Zero-Emission Vehicle Awareness Initiative (ZEVAI) educates and empowers communities to adopt Zero-Emission Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles. It aims to boost awareness and remove barriers in sustainable transportation, targeting farming, rural, remote, Indigenous communities, small businesses, and transportation companies across Canada.
Project IGNITE
Project IGNITE: Innovating GHG Reduction, Nurturing Institutions, and Training Enterprises for a Low-Carbon Economy. This project promotes low-carbon technology adoption and workforce development to cut greenhouse gas emissions. It tackles adoption barriers, addresses the skills gap, and expands networks for effective implementation.
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Sharing Knowledge and Building Networks
This project helps businesses and communities across Canada adopt low-carbon technologies and cut greenhouse gas emissions with support from the Government of Canada’s Implementation Readiness Fund. Through funding and assistance, ECO Canada enhances readiness for emission-reduction projects, removing barriers to sustainable adoption.
Work-Integrated Learning: A Net Zero Talent Pipeline
Canada needs 40,000 skilled environmental workers annually for the next decade. To bridge this gap, this project provides innovative work-integrated learning (iWIL) opportunities, equipping students with net-zero skills and fostering industry collaboration. By empowering young Canadians, we’re building the next generation of environmental leaders.
Accessibility and Inclusion in the Environmental Sector
The Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE) is a national network advancing inclusive employment for persons with disabilities. By increasing labour market participation, CASE fosters full citizenship, personal capacity, and social inclusion. Through community partnerships, they help create equitable opportunities for all Canadians.
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Codes Acceleration Program for Indigenous Communities
The Codes Acceleration Program for Indigenous Communities helps Indigenous groups adopt high-performance building codes. As part of Canada’s Green Buildings Strategy, it supports sector decarbonization by funding initiatives that promote energy-efficient standards, ensuring sustainable, resilient infrastructure for future generations.
Women Reclaiming Leadership
Toolkit
The Women Reclaiming Leadership Toolkit provides resources to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in environmental workplaces. With expert insights, practical tools, and inspiring stories, it empowers women to lead, break barriers, and drive change, fostering inclusive leadership for innovation and sustainability.
Green House Gases of Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) contribute to Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions through production, transportation, and operations. These emissions affect the environment and business sustainability. This toolkit provides practical strategies to reduce carbon footprints, boost efficiency, and lead the industry toward a greener future.
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There are no upcoming events related to this project, but new ones are regularly added!
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There are no upcoming events related to this project, but new ones are regularly added!
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There are no upcoming events related to this project, but new ones are regularly added!
Environmental Skills for Success Training Series
The Government of Canada's Skills for Success Program strengthens foundational skills for job seekers in environmental sectors, boosting workforce quality and numbers. This initiative tackles labour market challenges, enhances employability through collaboration, and supports inclusive talent strategies to build a more resilient, skilled workforce.
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