World’s largest mineral and mining event heading to Toronto
Press Release Toronto, February 23, 2016 – The world’s leading mineral exploration and mining event—the PDAC Convention—is just around the corner! The annual convention, now in its 84th year, brings…
Puma identifies large geophysical anomalies at Turgeon VMS Project in New Brunswick
Press Release Rimouski, February 23, 2016 – Puma Exploration (PUM-TSXV) is pleased to announces the results of a recent ground geophysical survey carried out on the Turgeon Cu-Zn VMS project…
Some Implications of the Liberal Government’s Tax Changes
February 2016 Canada’s new Liberal government recently introduced two major changes to the personal income tax system for the 2016 tax year. One implication of the tax rate decrease is…
Analysis – First Nations MLA Melanie Mark steps up at a time of ‘complex’ aboriginal relations – CBC
Press Release Feb 20, 2016 B.C. government making inroads on some fronts with First Nations, but still battling in the courts It was a step that no other First Nations…
Deficit projected at $18.4B, likely to exceed $20B come budget time – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Feb 22, 2016 10:57 OTTAWA _ The federal government is projecting a deficit of at least $18.4 billion next year, a shortfall that’s nearly five times projections from just…
No limits on access to Alberta news conferences during review: Notley – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Feb 21, 2016 15:45 OTTAWA _ Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says there will be no limitations on access to government news conferences while the province reviews its media policies.…
Ottawa Overstepping Powers in New Pipeline Reviews – C. D. Howe Institute
Press Release February 18, 2016 – Mandating the National Energy Board (NEB) to weigh upstream greenhouse gas emissions in its pipeline approval process could stretch the federal government’s constitutional authority,…
Doubleview Lawsuit Against Tahltan Leaders and Elders Dismissed
Press Release VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–( Feb. 17, 2016) – On Tuesday, February 16, 2016, The British Columbia Supreme Court dismissed Doubleview Capital Corporation’s (the Plaintiff) claim against Tahltan leadership and…
AME BC Issues Comments on Nenqay Deni Accord Between the B.C. Government and Tsilhqot’in Nation
Press Release Vancouver, B.C. — February 17, 2016 —The Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC) has undertaken a preliminary review of the Nenqay Deni Accord as announced between…
Call for Board and Committee Volunteers, Deadline: March 31, 2016
Press Release LEAF is a national, charitable, non-profit organization founded in 1985. LEAF works to advance the equality of women and girls in Canada through litigation, law reform and public…
