March 11, 2019 – Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Climate change is one of the defining environmental challenges of our time. Increasing education, awareness and action on climate change through independent third parties will support Canada’s efforts to protect the environment and transition to a cleaner economy.

On behalf of the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, announced support for the Clean Foundation’s Clean Climate Action School. This program teaches students both scientific-based and traditional Mi’kmaq knowledge about climate change. Students will explore crucial environmental issues and learn how their day-to-day choices can fight climate change, create less waste, use less energy and build a better future.

The Climate Action Fund provides up to $3 million to support projects delivered by students, youth, Indigenous peoples and organizations, not-for-profit organizations, small and medium-sized enterprises, and research and educational institutions.

Funded projects will raise awareness of climate change and clean growth and encourage others to take action in support of Canada’s climate goals.