Delivery Programs

Environment Canada

Environment Canada's principle mandate is to protect and improve environmental quality for the benefit of all Canadians and future generations. A primary interest of the department is to encourage climate change solutions that include broader environmental benefits.

Environment Canada operates the delivery program introduced below.

Environmental Technology Advancement Program

The Environmental Technology Advancement Program contributes to the development and application of science and technology for environmental protection.

Additional information is available at the Environmental Technology Advancement Directorate web site.

Oil, Gas, and Energy Branch

The Oil, Gas, and Energy Branch develops, promotes, and manages environmental research and development in the areas of oil and gas, industrial energy, electric power, and fuels. For example, research aimed at reducing or eliminating air emissions from the upstream petroleum industry, including pipelines, is supported through programs such as the Program for Energy Research and Development. The branch funds research and development on topics such as the flaring of waste gases, carbon dioxide capture and storage, and contaminated soil and groundwater remediation.

Additional information is available at the Oil, Gas, and Energy Branch web site.

Environmental Canada Regional Offices

Environment Canada supports programs at a regional level through its offices in the Atlantic, Québec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, and Pacific and Yukon regional offices.

Additional information is available at the Environment Canada Regional web site.