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EGANVILLE – The Government of Ontario is creating new opportunities in the forest sector and strengthening regional economies with an initial $1.5 million in funding for projects under the new Forest Biomass Program. These investments will develop the untapped economic potential and environmental benefit of new and emerging uses of underutilized wood and mill by-products, collectively known as forest biomass. “In just a few months, our Forest Biomass Program has identified many promising forest sector initiatives, with many more projects we plan to support in the months to come,” said Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry. “Today’s investment will begin to unleash the potential that biomass has to create good jobs, build strong communities and support healthy forests.” Each project supports new and emerging uses of forest biomass, the mill by-products from manufacturing, bark, shavings and sawdust, as well as trees or above-ground tree parts unsuited in the production of other forest products. The program’s initial investment of over $1.5 million will leverage funding from industry and other funding programs to advance 15 research, innovation and modernization initiatives. The 15 projects include: Harvest Bioindustrial Group and Lavern Heideman & Sons ($120,000), to study and increase the use of underutilized hardwoods to produce biochemicals and other products. (Burlington, Pembroke) Infinite Carbon Corporation ($197,600) to increase the use of birch and poplar wood and support development of new and innovative technology that has potential to reduce carbon emissions in industrial steel production. (London, Nanticoke) Roseburg Forest Products Canada Ltd. ($100,000), to improve supply chain resiliency, support forest sector diversification and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by exploring energy production using forest biomass. (Pembroke) These new projects will increase the use of Ontario’s forest resources while developing new technologies, improving productivity and providing environmental benefits. First announced in May 2023, the Forest Biomass Program is providing a $19.6 million investment in projects to harvest more Crown wood, create forest sector jobs and regional economic growth and find new uses for wood in collaboration with stakeholders, industry and Indigenous communities. “Creating and sustaining employment opportunities in the forest sector is something our government is keenly focused on,” said MPP John Yakabuski, Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke. “The Forest Biomass Program is another example of our commitment to jobs in the forest sector. These investments will help support workers, operators and our sustainably managed forests.” Investments through the Forest Biomass Program further the government’s commitments to build a strong forest sector via technological innovation and greater use of forest biomass. Ontario’s Forest Biomass Action Plan is part of the broader Forest Sector Strategy launched in 2020. The strategy focuses on the province’s plan to create jobs and encourage economic growth in the forestry industry, supporting the Indigenous, northern and rural communities that depend on the sector while ensuring forests are managed sustainably for generations to come. Quick Facts The Forest Biomass Action Plan is a five-year plan that encourages the use of forest biomass resources to secure jobs, support economic development and encourage sustainability in Ontario’s forest sector. Forest biomass has many current and emerging uses, including as a source of low-carbon consumer products and renewable energy. Wood produced from Ontario’s Crown forests is sustainably sourced and renewable. Wood is a renewable resource, a clean energy source, and a sustainable and biodegradable alternative to single-use plastics. Quotes “Harvest Bioindustrial is at the forefront of producing biofuels from woody biomass residue. Harvest is in partnership with Lavern Heideman and Queen’s University to optimize the yields of biofuels that will displace high carbon fuels such as diesel. We are excited to be participating in the Ontario government’s vision to promote economic growth in the forestry sector by creating advanced bioproducts that will not only have enormous environmental benefits but also create new employment of highly skilled positions.” – Stan Stasko Chief Operating Officer, Harvest Bioindustrial Group Inc. “For half a century, Lavern Heideman & Sons has remained steadfast in our commitment to preserving Ontario’s forests for future generations while providing local economic development opportunities. We are thrilled to partner with Harvest Bioindustrial and Queen’s University to advance bioproduct production in Eastern Ontario. Initiatives like the Forest Sector Strategy and Forest Biomass Action Plan are a testament to the provincial government’s unwavering dedication to fostering a thriving industry that benefits all Ontarians.” – Kris Heideman Vice President, Lavern Heideman & Sons Limited “As an Aboriginal-led company committed to sustainability, Infinite Carbon is immensely grateful for the essential support from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. The funding has been key in laying the necessary groundwork for meaningful ecological change within our forest sector.” – Daniel Ronald CEO, Infinite Carbon Corporation “Maintaining our competitiveness in a challenging market is crucial for Roseburg Forest Products, like most other forest industry companies. With the support of the Ontario government, we were able to get started with one of our critical strategic projects that will help us create more value within our operations.” – Alexandre Ouellette Plant Manager, Pembroke MDF & Business Segment Leader, Composites, Roseburg Forest Products “Ben Hokum and Son is excited to begin this project to complete a business plan and feasibility assessment for a new chipping plant that will use underutilized low-grade wood in Renfrew County as its primary feedstock. The project will lay the groundwork to establish a new chipping and grinding operation to meet the needs of existing bioproduct companies to produce advanced bioproducts. The project will benefit several mills and forest communities in eastern Ontario by strengthening the supply chain of wood residues for companies looking to produce new bioproducts. We are confident in taking our company to a new phase in line with the Ontario Biomass Action Plan and appreciate the assistance of the Government of Ontario in helping us move forward.” – Dean Felhaber President, Ben Hokum and Son Limited Additional Resources Ontario Names Funding Recipients of Forest Biomass Program Forest Biomass Program Forest Biomass Action Plan Sustainable Growth: Ontario’s Forest Sector Strategy

Press Release December 01, 2023 Province investing $1.5 million in 15 projects supporting new and emerging uses of forest biomass EGANVILLE – The Government of Ontario is creating new opportunities…

December 1, 2023Comments Off on EGANVILLE – The Government of Ontario is creating new opportunities in the forest sector and strengthening regional economies with an initial $1.5 million in funding for projects under the new Forest Biomass Program. These investments will develop the untapped economic potential and environmental benefit of new and emerging uses of underutilized wood and mill by-products, collectively known as forest biomass. “In just a few months, our Forest Biomass Program has identified many promising forest sector initiatives, with many more projects we plan to support in the months to come,” said Graydon Smith, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry. “Today’s investment will begin to unleash the potential that biomass has to create good jobs, build strong communities and support healthy forests.” Each project supports new and emerging uses of forest biomass, the mill by-products from manufacturing, bark, shavings and sawdust, as well as trees or above-ground tree parts unsuited in the production of other forest products. The program’s initial investment of over $1.5 million will leverage funding from industry and other funding programs to advance 15 research, innovation and modernization initiatives. The 15 projects include: Harvest Bioindustrial Group and Lavern Heideman & Sons ($120,000), to study and increase the use of underutilized hardwoods to produce biochemicals and other products. (Burlington, Pembroke) Infinite Carbon Corporation ($197,600) to increase the use of birch and poplar wood and support development of new and innovative technology that has potential to reduce carbon emissions in industrial steel production. (London, Nanticoke) Roseburg Forest Products Canada Ltd. ($100,000), to improve supply chain resiliency, support forest sector diversification and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by exploring energy production using forest biomass. (Pembroke) These new projects will increase the use of Ontario’s forest resources while developing new technologies, improving productivity and providing environmental benefits. First announced in May 2023, the Forest Biomass Program is providing a $19.6 million investment in projects to harvest more Crown wood, create forest sector jobs and regional economic growth and find new uses for wood in collaboration with stakeholders, industry and Indigenous communities. “Creating and sustaining employment opportunities in the forest sector is something our government is keenly focused on,” said MPP John Yakabuski, Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke. “The Forest Biomass Program is another example of our commitment to jobs in the forest sector. These investments will help support workers, operators and our sustainably managed forests.” Investments through the Forest Biomass Program further the government’s commitments to build a strong forest sector via technological innovation and greater use of forest biomass. Ontario’s Forest Biomass Action Plan is part of the broader Forest Sector Strategy launched in 2020. The strategy focuses on the province’s plan to create jobs and encourage economic growth in the forestry industry, supporting the Indigenous, northern and rural communities that depend on the sector while ensuring forests are managed sustainably for generations to come. Quick Facts The Forest Biomass Action Plan is a five-year plan that encourages the use of forest biomass resources to secure jobs, support economic development and encourage sustainability in Ontario’s forest sector. Forest biomass has many current and emerging uses, including as a source of low-carbon consumer products and renewable energy. Wood produced from Ontario’s Crown forests is sustainably sourced and renewable. Wood is a renewable resource, a clean energy source, and a sustainable and biodegradable alternative to single-use plastics. Quotes “Harvest Bioindustrial is at the forefront of producing biofuels from woody biomass residue. Harvest is in partnership with Lavern Heideman and Queen’s University to optimize the yields of biofuels that will displace high carbon fuels such as diesel. We are excited to be participating in the Ontario government’s vision to promote economic growth in the forestry sector by creating advanced bioproducts that will not only have enormous environmental benefits but also create new employment of highly skilled positions.” – Stan Stasko Chief Operating Officer, Harvest Bioindustrial Group Inc. “For half a century, Lavern Heideman & Sons has remained steadfast in our commitment to preserving Ontario’s forests for future generations while providing local economic development opportunities. We are thrilled to partner with Harvest Bioindustrial and Queen’s University to advance bioproduct production in Eastern Ontario. Initiatives like the Forest Sector Strategy and Forest Biomass Action Plan are a testament to the provincial government’s unwavering dedication to fostering a thriving industry that benefits all Ontarians.” – Kris Heideman Vice President, Lavern Heideman & Sons Limited “As an Aboriginal-led company committed to sustainability, Infinite Carbon is immensely grateful for the essential support from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. The funding has been key in laying the necessary groundwork for meaningful ecological change within our forest sector.” – Daniel Ronald CEO, Infinite Carbon Corporation “Maintaining our competitiveness in a challenging market is crucial for Roseburg Forest Products, like most other forest industry companies. With the support of the Ontario government, we were able to get started with one of our critical strategic projects that will help us create more value within our operations.” – Alexandre Ouellette Plant Manager, Pembroke MDF & Business Segment Leader, Composites, Roseburg Forest Products “Ben Hokum and Son is excited to begin this project to complete a business plan and feasibility assessment for a new chipping plant that will use underutilized low-grade wood in Renfrew County as its primary feedstock. The project will lay the groundwork to establish a new chipping and grinding operation to meet the needs of existing bioproduct companies to produce advanced bioproducts. The project will benefit several mills and forest communities in eastern Ontario by strengthening the supply chain of wood residues for companies looking to produce new bioproducts. We are confident in taking our company to a new phase in line with the Ontario Biomass Action Plan and appreciate the assistance of the Government of Ontario in helping us move forward.” – Dean Felhaber President, Ben Hokum and Son Limited Additional Resources Ontario Names Funding Recipients of Forest Biomass Program Forest Biomass Program Forest Biomass Action Plan Sustainable Growth: Ontario’s Forest Sector StrategyRead More

Government of Canada Launches $1.5-Billion Critical Minerals Infrastructure Fund

Press Release From: Natural Resources Canada November 20, 2023 Critical minerals are key enablers of clean technologies, like batteries, and clean energy sources, such as wind turbines and solar panels,…

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Governments of Canada and Manitoba invest nearly $500 million to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable electricity to Manitobans

Press Release November 9, 2023 Today in Winnipeg, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced a joint investment of $475.6 million to strengthen…

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Acceleware Awarded $3 Million in Non-Dilutive Funding from The Clean Resource Innovation Network

Press Release Additional Funding for RF XL Commercial-Scale Pilot CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 06, 2023  — Acceleware Ltd. (“Acceleware” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: AXE), a leading innovator of transformative technologies targeting…

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Government of Canada Announces 10 Indigenous Communities Advancing Clean Energy Solutions 

Press Release From: Natural Resources Canada November 1, 2023 As the impacts of climate change are being felt across Canada, Indigenous and remote communities are leading the way in the…

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Government of Canada to Enhance Critical Minerals Sector With Launch of $1.5 Billion Infrastructure Fund

Press Release From: Natural Resources Canada October 31, 2023 Critical minerals are key enablers of clean technologies, like batteries, and clean energy sources, such as wind turbines and solar panels,…

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New protections benefit forests, communities

Press Release Oct. 30, 2023 VICTORIA – The Province is making changes to enable safer, more effective stewardship of the landscape, including forests, and the revitalization of cultural and prescribed fire and…

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New Federal Call for Proposals for Smart Grid Projects

Press Release October 30, 2023 Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf…

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Landmark agreement supports First Nations participation in forestry

Press Release Oct. 24, 2023 VICTORIA – The Tlowitsis, We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum and K’ómoks First Nations, and Western Forest Products Inc. have reached an agreement for the…

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Landmark Forestry Agreement will Support Increased First Nations Participation in a Stronger Vancouver Island Economy and Vision For the Future

Press Release October 23, 2023 – Victoria, British Columbia – The Tlowitsis, We Wai Kai, Wei Wai Kum and K’ómoks First Nations (the “Nations,” all member First Nations of the…

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