On July 21, 2017, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr recently announced a call for expressions of interest for funding to support the next-generation smart grid systems, reduce the reliance of northern and Indigenous communities on diesel fuel, increase the number of electric vehicle stations and help build new net-zero buildings across Canada.

Natural Resources Canada also announced $155 million in funding to support clean technology projects in Canada’s natural resource sectors in partnership with the provinces and territories. A call for expressions of interest for this funding is expected in the fall, followed by a call for full project proposals later in the year.