BC Court should ensure Northern Pulp financing protects workers and the forestry sector
Press Release July 23, 2020 VANCOUVER—Unifor is urging the British Columbia court overseeing creditor protection hearings for Northern Pulp to ensure the ridiculous squabble between Paper Excellence and the Nova…
Two new members appointed to Forest Practices Board
Press Release VICTORIA – Cindy Stern and Gail Wallin have been appointed to the Forest Practices Board for three-year terms. Stern, a registered professional forester, has been a consultant working primarily…
Government of Canada continues to support First Nations leadership in conservation
Press Release From: Environment and Climate Change Canada July 22, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario Indigenous Peoples have long been leaders in environmental stewardship, sustainable development, and natural resource management. Today, the…
Canada Supports Youth and Indigenous Participation in Canada’s Clean Energy Transition
Press Release From: Natural Resources Canada July 15, 2020 Canada has a world-class energy sector with power coming from growing and dynamic renewable and non-emitting sources. As the clean energy…
Media Advisory – PS Lefebvre to Announce Clean Energy Funding to Support Youth and Indigenous Peoples
Press Release From: Natural Resources Canada OTTAWA — Paul Lefebvre, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, will deliver opening remarks at an Electricity Human…
Forestry Innovation Funding an Important First Step to Supporting Sector Recovery
Press Release July 3, 2020 Yesterday, the federal government announced renewed funding for Investment in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) program and the Indigenous Forestry Initiative (IFI) to accelerate innovation and…
Support for Canada’s Forest Sector Economic Recovery
Press Release From: Natural Resources Canada July 2, 2020 Canada’s forest sector remains a vital source of jobs for Canadians, providing economic, social and environmental benefits. The sector is leading…
Minister’s Statement on the Nuclear Waste Management Organization’s 2017–2019 Triennial Report
Press Release From: Natural Resources Canada Nuclear energy plays an important role in providing safe, reliable and affordable non-emitting power. It will also be critical to Canada’s efforts to achieve…
The New Diplomacy of Natural Resources: The Future of Energy Development
Press Release April 21, 2020 The United Nations Association in Canada’s (UNA-Canada) first virtual session of The New Diplomacy of Natural Resources was a huge success! On April 8, 2020, UNA-Canada convened…
Minister Coady Announces Measures to Assist the Mining, Mineral Exploration and Quarry Industries
Press Release June 8, 2020 Today, the Honourable Siobhan Coady, Minister of Natural Resources, announced measures to assist the mining, mineral exploration and quarry industries in Newfoundland and Labrador during…
