Commitments
Lease four aircraft to bolster aerial firefighting capacity
Provides funding to Natural Resources Canada to lease four additional aircraft, enhancing provincial and territorial capabilities to respond to wildfires.
Environment and ClimateWind down the Canada Greener Homes Grant program
Phases out the Canada Greener Homes Grant program as part of Natural Resources Canada's effort to streamline its programming suite and achieve expenditure reduction targets.
Environment and ClimateInvest $443.0 million over five years for critical minerals processing and stockpiling
Funds NRCan and ISED starting in 2025-26 to develop critical mineral processing technologies, co-invest with Allies, and establish a stockpiling mechanism for national security.
Defence and SecurityProvide $50 million to Natural Resources Canada to administer the Critical Minerals Sovereign Fund
An operational budget of $50 million over five years, beginning in 2026-27, will be provided to Natural Resources Canada to administer and deliver the newly created Critical Minerals Sovereign Fund.
Economy and TradeEnable longer licensing timeframes for liquid natural gas exports
Amendments to the Canadian Energy Regulator Act will allow for extended licensing timeframes for the export of liquid natural gas, supporting long-term project viability in the energy sector.
Economy and TradeModernize the Energy Efficiency Act
Modernizes the Energy Efficiency Act by introducing regulatory sandboxes, streamlining regulations via incorporation by reference, granting new statistical powers, expanding coverage to online retailers, and updating fine structures.
Environment and ClimateEnd the 2 Billion Trees program
Terminates the 2 Billion Trees program, returning uncommitted funds while honoring existing contribution agreements.
Government ReformInvest $500 million to renew and expand forestry diversification programs
Renews and expands NRCan forestry programs focusing on market and product diversification, including new export initiatives.
Economy and TradeEstablish a $372 million Biofuels Production Incentive
Establishes a new incentive, partially funded by repurposing $175.2 million from the Clean Fuels Fund, to support domestic biodiesel and renewable diesel producers.
Economy and TradeCreate the $2 Billion Critical Minerals Sovereign Fund
Allocate $2 billion over five years, starting in 2026-27, to establish a fund for strategic equity investments, loan guarantees, and offtake agreements in critical minerals projects.
Economy and TradeSupport Construction of Thousands of New EV Charging Stations by 2027
Provide funding to expand Canada's electric vehicle charging network, with a target of building thousands of new EV charging stations by the year 2027.
Infrastructure and TransportFund Clean Energy and Critical Mineral Projects via First and Last Mile Fund
Utilizes the newly created First and Last Mile Fund to directly finance on-site development, processing, and refining capacity for clean energy and critical mineral projects.
Economy and TradeFund Home Energy Retrofits for Low- and Middle-Income Households
Provides financial assistance to low- and middle-income households, including renters, to subsidize the capital costs of energy efficiency upgrades like heat pumps, insulation, and windows.
Environment and ClimateBuild a national east-west electricity transmission grid
Fund and coordinate the construction of a national east-west electricity transmission grid to connect regional power producers and support low-emissions industrial growth.
Infrastructure and Transport