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With the wind down of the CERB, what income supports are available to workers who are unable to work because they are sick or need to self-isolate due to COVID-19?
With the wind down of the CERB, what income supports are available to workers who are unable to work because they have to care for a child or family member unable to attend school, day programs, or another facility?
The economic downturn from the global pandemic has resulted in growing calls for countries to adopt ambitious “green recovery” plans. In the recent Speech from the Throne, the government committed to a plan to immediately exceed Canada’s 2030 climate goal and legislate its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. Successfully managing the multi-decade transformation of Canada’s energy sector will be key to meeting these climate targets and maintaining a prosperous economy.
The Government of Canada is investing heavily in clean technology in the resources sector to support Canada’s low-carbon future.
The Government of Canada is committed to implementing a hydrogen strategy that will lay the foundation for the country’s path to net-zero, while positioning Canada to be a supplier of choice to the growing global hydrogen market.
The Government of Canada is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, including by putting more low-emission vehicles on the road.
Nuclear energy is a non-emitting source of electricity that both the International Energy Agency and UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change see as important in meeting Paris Agreement climate targets. It is an important part of Canada’s clean energy mix, providing 15 percent of our energy supply. Canadian growth in the sector is currently sustained by a $26 billion refurbishment of 10 nuclear reactors in Ontario, while Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are emerging as a next-generation nuclear technology that promises to be smaller, safer, and more cost-effective than traditional nuclear power. A number of provinces, territories, and their utilities are exploring opportunities to advance SMR projects.
The Government of Canada has committed to undertaking a review of its radioactive waste policy. At the same time, Canada’s radioactive waste owners are advancing projects for the safe, long-term management of their radioactive wastes. These initiatives have attracted public and media interest.
Energy demand continues to rise and energy efficiency is a proven tool to reduce emissions while stimulating economic activity.
Individuals and non-governmental environmental organizations have expressed concerns about the safety of oil and gas pipelines in Canada. The Minister may be questioned on recent or historical pipeline spills.