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Title:

2024 SaskPower Planting Project

Agreement Number:

2024 PRT 001

Agreement Value:

$452,130.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 25, 2024 - Mar 31, 2029

Description:

The project advances the Government of Canada commitment to plant an incremental two billion trees by March 31, 2031, to tackle the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss.

Organization:

Natural Resources Canada

Expected Results:

The project is contributing to the Government of Canada’s commitment to planting an incremental two billion trees by 2031

Location:

REGINA, Saskatchewan, CA S4P 0S1

Reference Number:

115-2024-2025-Q4-17722

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Government

Additional Information:

Amendment: Value / Award previously disclosed for the 1st Quarter of 2024-2025. Grant or contribution awarded and spanning more than one fiscal year.

Amendment Date

Feb 19, 2025

Recipient's Legal Name:

SASKATCHEWAN POWER CORPORATION (SASKPOWER)

Program:

Contributions for 2 Billion Trees

Program Purpose:

The 2 Billion Trees program operationalizes the federal commitment to plant two billion incremental trees by supporting activities along the tree planting supply chain and involving a range of stakeholders through cost-shared partnerships, in order to contribute to Canada's GHG emission reduction target in 2030 and net zero emissions target in 2050. Anticipated co-benefits include restoring habitat for species at risk and other species of interest, increasing forest resilience to climate change, and job creation.

Amendments:

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