HOUSE OF COMMONS CHAMBRE DES COMMUNES CANADA

Patrick Weiler Member of Parliament -Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country

Dear Friends & Neighbours,

Across the country, Canadians are leading grassroots action to protect our environment, tackle plastic pollution, conserve nature, and protect our waterways. Our Government is committed to working in partnership with Canadians to advance these efforts. That is why I am proud to inform you of two great opportunities for funding from the to support local environmental initiatives.

This week, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable , launched our annual call for applications for eight funding programs to support community-based, environmental projects. These eight programs aim to support Indigenous communities, environmental groups, schools, other levels of government and businesses in taking environmental action. Relevant to BC are the following programs:

• Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk • Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk • EcoAction Community Funding Program • Environmental Damages Fund • Zero Plastic Waste Initiative

Projects part of this funding program will be protecting the environment in a myriad of ways. For example, potential projects funded this year could help contribute directly to the recovery of species at risk, address plastic pollution and climate change, restore and protect water quality, and improve long-term sustainability of ecosystems. Canadians across the country—Indigenous communities, landowners, non-governmental organizations, schools, other levels of government and businesses—are invited to apply. For more information on eligibility criteria and how to apply for funding, please visit: https://bit.ly/38r2a38.

I would also like to inform you of a joint funding program from the Government of Canada and the Province of , which is now accepting applications for their second intake. The Green Infrastructure Environmental Quality Program aims to allocate $150 million to support cost-sharing of green infrastructure projects in communities across the province. To learn more about the program and to apply, please visit: https://bit.ly/36oqCAS. Please feel free to share these programs with your networks.

Sincerely,

Patrick Weiler, MP West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country