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Canadian Green Fuels announces potential $20 million biofuel deal

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - The contract is for 10,000 tonnes of biodiesel and related products. Production is expected to start soon at the Regina-based facility with the arrival of railcars filled with canola.

Sault Ste. Marie Transit Services switches to canola biodiesel

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 - The city's buses had been running on soy-based biodiesel, but changed to canola biodiesel because of better performance.

Biofuel legislation provides boost to canola biodiesel industry

Friday, June 27, 2008 - New legislation, Bill C-33, mandates 2% inclusion of biodiesel in heating oil and diesel fuel by 2012.

The Government of Canada Biofuels Bill Receives Royal Assent

Thursday, June 26, 2008 - The Government of Canada passed a bill that will support its renewable fuels strategy by creating a mandate for biodiesel use.

Biodiesel gains ASTM approval

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - After extensive testing the American Society for Testing and Materials has approved three key sets of biodiesel specifications. These approvals are expected to boost consumer demand and automaker acceptance of biodiesel.

Biofuel industry remains upbeat

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - With promise for the future, canola biodiesel production is moving forward in Alberta.

House of Commons passes renewable fuels bill

Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - The first of its kind, the bill will implement a national Renewable Fuel Standard requiring the use of biodiesel in Canada.

Canadian farmers hedge their bets with biodiesel

Friday, May 16, 2008 - Despite rising food prices, farmers aren't necessarily making large profits. Many are turning to biodiesel as another means of selling their crops.

Canada’s Canola industry applauds government’s commitment to biodiesel

Wednesday, March 19, 2008 - Measures announced today the spark needed to ignite a Made-in-Canada biodiesel industry and encourage value-added agricultural economy

Federal renewable fuel policy a boost for Canadian biodiesel industry

Wednesday, December 20, 2006 - Today’s federal announcement in support of a national renewable fuel strategy is a welcome and critical step forward in the development of a made-in-Canada biodiesel industry, says The Canola Council of Canada.