G7 environment meetings in Halifax focus on climate action, and the $26 trillion opportunity of clean growth and tackling air pollution
Press Release September 19, 2018 – Halifax, Nova Scotia Countries around the world are seeing the costs of climate change first hand – from dangerous wildfires and invasive species to…
IISD: Damage and Costs Caused by Flooding in Manitoba Could Be Reduced by Investing in Natural Infrastructure
Press Release WINNIPEG, September 19, 2018—The damage caused by the frequent flooding that Manitoba endures annually could be significantly mitigated if more were invested to maintain its natural infrastructure, such…
UBCIC Calls For Immediate Cancellation of Trans Mountain Pipeline and Tanker Project
Press Release “Verdict clear, Trudeau should cancel Trans Mountain”—Grand Chief Stewart Phillip (Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver, B.C. – September 17, 2018) The Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) is calling on…
Government of Canada awards contract to assess the cumulative effects of marine shipping on coastal marine ecosystems through the Oceans Protection Plan
Press Release September 17, 2018 OTTAWA, ONTARIO Canada is fortunate to have some of the most spectacular coastlines in the world, serving as a home to rich biodiversity and precious…
AB Government: Supporting oil sands growth and climate action
Press Release Sep 11, 2018 Premier Rachel Notley and Energy Minister Margaret McCuaig-Boyd joined Nexen officials, First Nations enterprises and other local suppliers to highlight a $400-million investment by Nexen.…
Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador to make significant investments that will improve the lives of Canadians
Press Release Over $555 million available for projects that build prosperous communities and transition to a clean growth economy St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, September 10, 2018—The governments of Canada…
Unifor donates 150-thousand to Canadian Red Cross B.C. fire relief
Press Release Sep 04, 2018 VANCOUVER – Unifor has donated $150,000 to the Canadian Red Cross B.C. fire appeal to aid British Columbians as they cope with the worse fire…
Re: Notice of Completion of Ministry Review for the Wataynikaneyap New Transmission Line to Pickle Lake Environmental Assessment
Press Release August 31, 2018 The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has completed its review of the Wataynikaneyap New Transmission Line to Pickle Lake Environmental Assessment. The Ministry…
Victory for First Nations Rights Says AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde on Federal Court Ruling to Halt Construction of Trans Mountain
Victory for First Nations Rights Says AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde on Federal Court Ruling to Halt Construction of Trans Mountain OTTAWA, Aug. 30, 2018 – Assembly of First Nations (AFN)…
UBCIC Celebrates Landmark Court Win that Signals the End of Trans Mountain Pipeline and Tanker Project
Press Release (Coast Salish Territory/Vancouver, B.C. – 30 August 2018) The Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) is celebrating the Federal Court of Appeal verdict on the Trans Mountain approval…
