United States Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

$3 Billion in Federal Export Finance to Support Canadian Businesses While Providing Clean Energy Security for Romania

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Through Canadian technologies, financing and bilateral cooperation, Canada is committed to supporting Romania to advance all these shared priorities.

Key Points: 
  • Through Canadian technologies, financing and bilateral cooperation, Canada is committed to supporting Romania to advance all these shared priorities.
  • For decades, nuclear energy contributed to Canada's clean energy supply and will continue to play an important role for many regions in a net-zero world.
  • The new Cernavoda reactors will leverage Canadian CANDU technology to deliver clean and reliable power to communities while contributing to Canada's efforts to support European energy security.
  • "Canada's participation in this clean energy project will strengthen our reputation as a priority energy partner in Europe and beyond.

Government of Canada Announces Federal Support for Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Development in Saskatchewan

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Saturday, August 19, 2023
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That is why the Government of Canada is committing up to $74 million to explore the potential for small modular reactors in Saskatchewan to provide abundant non-emitting power, drive economic growth and create good jobs throughout Saskatchewan.

Key Points: 
  • That is why the Government of Canada is committing up to $74 million to explore the potential for small modular reactors in Saskatchewan to provide abundant non-emitting power, drive economic growth and create good jobs throughout Saskatchewan.
  • "GE Hitachi is excited to work with Saskatchewan to be a global leader in the deployment of small modular reactors.
  • The fund is intended to help spur innovation and encourage the adoption of cleaner technologies and fuels in Canada — including Saskatchewan's small modular reactor project.
  • In July 2022, the Government of Canada invested almost $10 million in clean energy support for Indigenous communities in Saskatchewan.

Prince Albert Grand Council Enhances Wildfire Response Through Indigenous Fire Steward Training

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Saturday, August 19, 2023
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Today, as part of his visit to Saskatchewan, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a contribution of $524,780 toward the Prince Albert Grand Council Indigenous Wildfire Stewards Pilot Program.

Key Points: 
  • Today, as part of his visit to Saskatchewan, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a contribution of $524,780 toward the Prince Albert Grand Council Indigenous Wildfire Stewards Pilot Program.
  • Through the Indigenous Wildfire Stewards Pilot program, the Prince Albert Grand Council will increase capacity to prepare for and respond to wildfires, address employment barriers for Indigenous people and better understand the needs and requirements of communities in Saskatchewan impacted by wildfires.
  • Through this pilot project, in partnership with the Prince Albert Grand Council, the Indigenous Wildfire Stewards Pilot program will increase capacity to prepare for and respond to wildfires through training and traditional ecological knowledge.
  • Parks Canada, the Prince Albert Grand Council and the Prince Albert Model Forest have also contributed toward the Indigenous Wildfire Stewards Pilot Program, as follows:

Canada powers toward more clean, affordable, and reliable electricity with draft regulations

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, in collaboration with the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced draft Clean Electricity Regulations.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, in collaboration with the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced draft Clean Electricity Regulations.
  • The draft regulations are designed to help Canada achieve a net-zero electricity grid by 2035, in close collaboration with provinces, territories, Indigenous partners, industry, and others.
  • The draft regulations will ensure we decarbonize the remainder of our grid, while meeting the needs of increasing demand for electricity.
  • The proposed Clean Electricity Regulations were developed in close consultation with provinces and territories, Indigenous peoples, and a wide range of stakeholders, including utilities, electricity experts, and environmental organizations.

Canada powers toward more clean, affordable, and reliable electricity with draft regulations

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, in collaboration with the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced draft Clean Electricity Regulations.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, in collaboration with the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced draft Clean Electricity Regulations.
  • The draft regulations are designed to help Canada achieve a net-zero electricity grid by 2035, in close collaboration with provinces, territories, Indigenous partners, industry, and others.
  • The draft regulations will ensure we decarbonize the remainder of our grid, while meeting the needs of increasing demand for electricity.
  • The proposed Clean Electricity Regulations were developed in close consultation with provinces and territories, Indigenous peoples, and a wide range of stakeholders, including utilities, electricity experts, and environmental organizations.

Government of Canada Releases Vision to Build a Clean, Affordable and Reliable Electricity System to Power Canada Forward

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, released Powering Canada Forward , the Government of Canada's vision for transforming Canada's electricity sector, to decarbonize our grids by 2035, keep our electricity systems reliable and ensure household energy costs are affordable.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, released Powering Canada Forward , the Government of Canada's vision for transforming Canada's electricity sector, to decarbonize our grids by 2035, keep our electricity systems reliable and ensure household energy costs are affordable.
  • Powering Canada Forward underscores the critical importance of decarbonizing Canada's electricity systems as a step toward achieving net-zero emissions across the economy by 2050 and ensuring a prosperous future for Canadians.
  • Retrofitting power plants and building new clean sources of electricity means cleaner air and the creation of good jobs in communities across Canada.
  • Never before has the Government of Canada come forward with such a comprehensive vision on electricity in Canada, and we are keen to work with all levels of government and industry partners to make it happen."

Bain & Company's Karan Singh takes on Asia Pacific head of Sustainability and Responsibility practice role

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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SINGAPORE, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bain & Company announced today that Karan Singh has been appointed Asia Pacific head of Sustainability and Responsibility (S&R) practice effective April 1.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bain & Company announced today that Karan Singh has been appointed Asia Pacific head of Sustainability and Responsibility (S&R) practice effective April 1.
  • Prior to that, Karan was leader of Bain's Healthcare practice in Asia Pacific.
  • I am honored at this opportunity and look forward to working with companies to embed ESG in their strategic priorities, and scaling Bain's S&R practice in Asia Pacific," said Karan Singh.
  • Karan succeeds Brian Murphy who continues to lead the Energy and Natural Resources practice in Asia Pacific.

Impact Podcast with John Shegerian Features Lyft’s Paul Augustine

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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Paul Augustine, Head of Sustainability for Lyft , is the featured guest this week on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .

Key Points: 
  • Paul Augustine, Head of Sustainability for Lyft , is the featured guest this week on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian .
  • The show is hosted by Shegerian, Co-Founder and Chairman/CEO of ERI , the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company.
  • They are truly going the extra mile.”
    “I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with John and the opportunity to join the Impact Podcast,” said Augustine.
  • The Impact Podcast with John Shegerian is available for listening on ImpactPodcast.com , Apple’s iTunes , Amazon Music, Google Podcasts , Spotify , libsyn , and as part of iHeartRadio’s digital broadcast, reaching over 120 million users.

Dragos CEO & Founder Robert M. Lee to Address U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on the Cybersecurity Risks to the United States’ Energy Infrastructure

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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SUMMARY: Dragos CEO and Founder Robert M. Lee has been invited to testify at the hearing before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources before the United States Senate on March 23, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • SUMMARY: Dragos CEO and Founder Robert M. Lee has been invited to testify at the hearing before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources before the United States Senate on March 23, 2023.
  • DETAILS: The purpose of this hearing is to examine the steps needed to address the cybersecurity vulnerabilities to the United States’ energy infrastructure.
  • BACKGROUND: In 2018, Lee testified before this committee to discuss the industrial cybersecurity threat landscape, which at the time was largely unknown.
  • He is CEO and co-founder of Dragos, a global technology leader in cybersecurity for industrial controls systems (ICS)/operational technology (OT) environments.

Metropolitan General Manager Issues Statement on Need to Respond to Declining Colorado River Conditions

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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Adel Hagekhalil, general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, issues the following statement on U.S Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Toutons testimony today before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on the severity of the Colorado River drought and need for short- and long-term drought solutions across the West:

Key Points: 
  • Adel Hagekhalil, general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, issues the following statement on U.S Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Toutons testimony today before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on the severity of the Colorado River drought and need for short- and long-term drought solutions across the West:
    The worsening conditions on the Colorado River represent the extraordinary strain the historically dry conditions are having on water resources across the state and the Southwest.
  • Together with our partners on the river, weve invested billions of dollars to slow the decline of the Colorado River system reservoirs.
  • The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties.
  • The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.