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What is an energy-efficient home?
Any home can be more energy-efficient Any home, no matter when it was built, can be energy-efficient. Modern construction standards demand greater energy efficiency in new homes, but older homes can be upgraded to improve their energy performance. And the people living in these homes can be energy-efficient in their habits, too. An energy-efficient home […]
How to Register to Canada Greener Homes Initiatives online
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Canada Greener Homes Initiative is closed. The Canada Greener Homes Grant ended on December 31, 2025, and the Canada Greener Homes Loan closed to new applicants on October 1, 2025. Online registration is no longer possible. This article is kept for reference only. To find programs that are still available, visit our […]
Asbestos in drinking water, the norm in Quebec!
We know that water is a source of life, but can it also be a source of asbestos fiber? Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that has been widely used in the past for its many applications, particularly in the construction industry. Quebec used to be a major producer and exporter of chrysotile asbestos. Although asbestos […]
What you need to know about asbestos and its regulation.
In recent years, Canada has finally followed the lead of most industrialized countries and banned the import and production of asbestos-containing materials, decades after they were identified as the cause of many lung diseases. Although its use is now restricted or even banned, what about the remaining asbestos and its safety standards? First of all, […]