Category: Canada

A recent survey conducted for non-hazardous waste incinerators at federal facilities showed that 17 incinerators remain in operation, each burning less than 26 tonnes per year of waste. Does Canada use incinerators? Different types of incinerators are used in Canada such as Waste-to-Energy (WTE) facilities, municipal wastewater sludge incinerators, hazardous waste incinerators and biomedical incinerators. […]

Canada has a number of policy measures in place, including an ambitious carbon pricing scheme, clean fuel regulations, a commitment to phase out unabated coal use by 2030, nuclear plant extensions, upstream methane regulations, energy efficiency programmes, and measures to decarbonise the transport sector. Does Canada have a national energy policy? Canada’s energy policy has […]

The renewable generation subsidy will subsidize $1.8 billion in electricity generation costs in 2021-22 for residential, farm and small business ratepayers. Does the Canadian government subsidize renewable energy? The Emerging Renewable Power Program (ERPP) provides up to $200 million to expand the portfolio of commercially viable renewable energy sources available to provinces and territories as […]

Provincial and territorial authorities responsible for the environment are usually in charge of the application of legislation relating to waste. Generally, solid waste is dealt with either by the main provincial or territorial environmental statute or by one or more statutes that pertain to municipalities. How is waste regulated in Canada? 2.2 Legislation and Regulations […]

Wildlife enforcement officers enforce Canadian wildlife legislation which protects plant and animal species in Canada including migratory birds. Canadian wildlife protection legislation is also aimed at conserving threatened or potentially threatened species nationally and internationally. What does Canada do to protect endangered species? Wildlife Preservation Canada’s mission is to save animal species at risk from […]

There are 3,080 people employed in the Recycling Facilities industry in Canada as of 2022. What percentage of people recycle in Canada? 9%Canadians throw away over 3 million tonnes of plastic waste every year. Only 9% is recycled while the rest ends up in our landfills, waste-to-energy facilities or the environment. Who manages recycling in […]

According to the survey, 87 percent of Canadian consumers acknowledge that their behavior has a direct impact on the environment. This understanding is reflected in their buying habits, as the same number reportedly favor buying products from companies with active circular economy measures in place. How many Canadians care about sustainability? 71%71% of Canadians identify […]

A short-term or event volunteer position is most likely the best option for someone who will be visiting Canada for a month or so. It’s a commitment that they can honour and increases the likelihood that their volunteer experience will be satisfying. Can you do volunteer work on tourist visa? Most volunteer positions run from […]

Exemptions for non-profit organizations. The GST/HST applies to most property and services that NPOs supply. However, certain supplies may be exempt when they are made under specific conditions. Do nonprofits pay GST? Not-for-profit organisations must register for GST if their turnover is $150,000 or more. They must include 10% GST on most or all of […]

In its newest Value of Volunteer Time report, Independent Sector, with the Do Good Institute, announced on April 18, 2022 that the latest value of a volunteer hour is estimated to be $29.95, which is a 4.9% increase from 2020 to 2021. How much is a volunteer hour worth in 2022? $29.95Each year, Independent Sector […]