Forest employment program provides jobs, supports communities
Press Release May 13, 2022 KAMLOOPS – Forestry workers and communities in the Thompson Okanagan region are benefiting from economic opportunities created through the Province’s Forest Employment Program (FEP). In…
The Government of Canada is Committed to Supporting Canadians Through the 2022 Wildfire Season
Press Release May 13, 2022 As wildfires become more common and more extreme, the Government of Canada is focused on keeping people safe while strengthening Canada’s long-term response. Today, the…
Minister Wilkinson Strengthens Energy and Resource Partnerships With the United States
Press Release From: Natural Resources Canada May 12, 202 Canada and the United States share a common vision of a prosperous and sustainable North American economy. Our integrated energy systems…
Media advisory: Minister Wilkinson, Minister Blair, Minister Hajdu and Partners to Provide Update on Wildfire Season
Press Release From: Natural Resources Canada Media advisory VANCOUVER, B.C. — The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources; the Honourable Bill Blair, President of the Queen’s Privy Council for…
New Global Partnership Announced at World Forestry Congress
Press Release May 4, 2022 Canada’s Derek Nighbor to Serve as Liaison to United Nations Forum on Forests As governments around the world turn to the benefits of sustainable forest…
Funding will boost role of B.C.’s forests in fighting climate change
Press Release April 28, 2022 VICTORIA – Through CleanBC funding committed in Budget 2022, the Province is providing $19 million over three years to increase the carbon stored in B.C.’s…
B.C. increases forest revenue sharing with First Nations in step toward new fiscal relationship
Press Release VICTORIA – British Columbia is more than doubling the forestry revenues that will be shared with First Nations as part of the work to co-develop a new forestry…
Innovative Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coming to Northern Quebec
Press Release From: Natural Resources Canada April 27, 2022 Sept-Îles, Quebec Natural Resources Canada Confronting climate change in thoughtful ways offers the potential for significant economic opportunities for businesses,…
Government of Canada Investing $300 Million in Clean Energy Projects in Indigenous, Rural and Remote Communities
Press Release From: Natural Resources Canada News release April 25, 2022 Across the country, Indigenous-led projects are growing local economies and creating good jobs, all while fighting climate change and…
Atlin Hydro Expansion Project to receive $32.2 million from Natural Resources Canada
Press Release Today, federal Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson, joined by the Premier of Yukon Sandy Silver, Minister responsible for the Yukon Development Corporation and the Yukon Energy Corporation…
