Environment
Trudeau gov’t admits goal to plant 2 billion trees in 10 years is unrealistic, way behind schedule
From LifeSiteNews
According to a memo from the Department of Natural Resources, the plan was a marketing ploy designed to inspire commitment and participation, but only about a fifth of the trees will be in the ground by 2031.
A 2019 environmentally ideologically charged scheme by the Liberal government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to plant two “billion trees” in a 10-year span was a scheme, according to a memo.
As noted by Blacklock’s Reporter, the memo from Canada’s Department of Natural Resources admitted that the Trudeau cabinet’s plan from 2019 for “two billion trees” was nothing more than a marketing slogan.
The memo, dated February 15, titled Two Billion Trees Questions and Answers, noted that the government “sought a name that would inspire that commitment and participation,” and that “so far that has worked.”
Trudeau’s tree planting scheme is well behind schedule, and the reality is by 2031 only about a fifth of two billion trees will even be planted.
The memo stated that as of today the government has “signed or is in the process of negotiating agreements that will result in 393 million trees planted by 2031.”
“We are actively engaged with all partners on how to move ahead,” it reads.
The department even acknowledged that when it comes to tree planting, it is an overly complex process, as trees cannot just be planted anywhere. “Different species and sizes of trees are required in different planting projects across the country,” it said.
While the government claims that it will plant two billion trees, there has been no timeline for when this will be achieved. The process of “planting a tree takes several years and includes steps like collecting seeds, increasing nursery capacity, growing seedlings until they are large enough to be planted in the ground and identifying available land.”
The Trudeau government had said that the tree-planting scheme would cost $3.16 billion overall. However, a 2021 report Financial Support for Planting Two Billion Trees noted that the actual costs are more than double, or $5.94 billion.
Many have pointed out that Canada already has 318 billion trees and the number is growing thanks to forestry companies who plant 600 million trees every year, which is well more than they cut down.
The Dual Challenge: Energy and Environment
Scott Tinker
The world faces two important and interrelated challenges. Affordable and reliable energy for all, and protecting the environment. The energy-environment challenge is not simple, but it is solvable if we understand and address the complex fabric of energy security, scale of energy demand, physics of energy density, distribution of energy resources, interconnectedness of the land, air, water and atmosphere, and the extreme disparity in global wealth and economic health. The truth is that there are no good and bad, clean and dirty, renewable and nonrenewable energy sources. They all have benefits, and they all have challenges. Climate change is an important issue, but it is not the only environmental issue. Solar and wind are important low carbon solutions, but they are only part of the solution. We must put our best minds to the task of addressing the dual challenge, working together to better the world.
EDMONTON — From grassroots organizers to major industry players, Albertans working to protect the environment were in the spotlight this week at the 34th Annual Emerald Awards. Held at Edmonton’s Timms Centre for the Arts on June 5, the event recognized 14 outstanding recipients from across the province whose work is helping to build a more resilient, sustainable Alberta.
The awards, presented by the Alberta Emerald Foundation (AEF), are among the most prestigious environmental honours in Canada—celebrating projects that tackle everything from emissions reduction and conservation to education and climate adaptation.
This year marked a record-breaking number of submissions, with 72 nominations—AEF’s highest total in over a decade. A panel of independent judges selected 40 finalists across 14 categories, with one recipient named in each.
“These recipients reflect the diversity, creativity, and deep commitment to environmental stewardship we’re seeing across Alberta,” said Marisa Orfei, Executive Director of the Alberta Emerald Foundation. “Whether it’s restoring wetlands, leading innovative waste diversion programs, or inspiring change through education, each project tells a story of positive action.”
More Than Just Recognition
Along with their award, each recipient receives a $1,500 grant to support their ongoing work, a handcrafted trophy made from recycled chopsticks (courtesy of ChopValue YYC and Calgary restaurants), and a feature in the Emerald Documentary Series—which showcases environmental success stories across Alberta.
What sets the Emerald Awards apart is their inclusive approach. Winners span industries, nonprofits, Indigenous communities, youth initiatives, and municipal governments—underscoring that meaningful change can come from anywhere.
The Emerald Awards are the only program of their kind in Canada, and have become a launchpad for environmental innovation and storytelling that reaches far beyond Alberta’s borders.
To see the full list of 2025 recipients, visit albertaemeraldfoundation.ca.
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