The federal government is investing $28.9 million through the Energy Innovation Program in 12 projects advancing carbon capture, renewable energy and smart grid innovation across Canada. The funding, announced by Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson, directs the largest share — $16.9 million — toward carbon capture, utilization and storage research and demonstration, with the remainder supporting renewable energy deployment and electricity grid modernization.

The Government of Canada has announced $5.8 million in funding for carbon capture, utilization, and storage projects in British Columbia. The investments will support Svante, Anodyne Chemistries, and Agora Energy Technologies in advancing CO₂ capture, storage, and conversion innovations, from flue gas utilization to producing valuable chemicals.

The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, released Canada’s Carbon Management Strategy at the International Energy Agency in Paris, France