Pembina reacts to federal approval of Shell Jackpine mine expansion
Dec. 9, 2013 Editor’s note: A previous version of this statement indicated incorrectly that the Environment Minister recommended the Jackpine project for approval. Rather, the Minister noted there would be significant…
Better Days Ahead for Most Provincial Economies in 2014
Ottawa, December 9, 2013 – Over the past few years, we have seen a two-tiered economy in Canada, in which resource-rich Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Newfoundland and Labrador outperformed the rest…
Premier Redford focuses ministerial team on innovation and economic growth
Premier Alison Redford today announced a strengthened ministerial team that will drive the next phase of the Building Alberta Plan, while continuing to rebuild in the wake of the worst…
Harper Government Invests in a Diversified Northern Economy
Funding supports NWT arts and film sectors CanNor 13-030 Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (November 19, 2013) – The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic…
Minister Oliver Discusses Securing Canada’s Economic and Environmental Future
December 4, 2013 VANCOUVER — The Honourable Joe Oliver, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resource, today delivered keynote remarks hosted by the Vancouver Board of Trade. Minister Oliver highlighted how our…
B.C. grants new forest licence to local First Nation
For Immediate Release 2013FLNR0233-001816 Dec. 3, 2013 Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations WESTBANK – The Province has awarded a replaceable forest licence to Westbank First Nation, a…
Fisheries Act Amendments Brought Into Force Despite Widespread Opposition
Former fisheries ministers, scientists and public concerned changes will hurt fish and local economies VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Nov. 25, 2013 – Today, after an almost 18 month delay, Canada…
“Bending” Trade Rules may be Necessary for Concerted International Effort on Climate Change
NOV. 22, 2013 A report published today by The School of Public Policy concludes that trading rules are impeding international progress on climate change. Authors Dan and Natassia Ciuriak argue…
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada and the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board Release Guidelines for Closure and Reclamation of Advanced Mineral Exploration and Mine Sites in the Northwest Territories
Ref. #2-3880 YELLOWKNIFE, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES (November 21, 2013) – The Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board (MVLWB), through its Standard Procedures and Consistency Working Group Initiative, and Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development…
Ontario – First Place in North America to End Coal-Fired Power
Together, Premier Kathleen Wynne and Al Gore Combat Climate Change November 21, 2013 Office of the Premier Ontario is one step closer to being the first place in North America…
