Snuneymuxw First Nation, B.C. advance reconciliation through new agreements
Press Release Sept. 20, 2020 VICTORIA – The Province of British Columbia and Snuneymuxw First Nation have reached two agreements that foster economic development and support a strong and stable…
Canada Supports Indigenous-led Economic Development for First Nation Communities in Northern Quebec
Press Release From: Natural Resources Canada News release September 14, 2020 Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec …
Government embarks on new approach to old forests
Press Release HAZELTON – The B.C. government is taking a new, holistic approach as a first step for the benefit of all British Columbians to protect old-growth forests. This will…
Government Invests in Canada’s Tidal Power Industry
Press Release From: Natural Resources Canada September 9, 2020 Halifax, Nova Scotia Natural Resources Canada The Government of Canada is committed to building a clean energy future to…
AIAI: Canada Ontario Resource Development Agreement (CORDA) – 2021-22
Press Release I am pleased to announce the call for funding applications to the Canada Ontario Resource Development Agreement (CORDA) program for 2021-2022. CORDA supports a variety of natural resource…
Ontario Releases Plan to Grow and Protect the Forestry Industry and its Forests
Press Release Strategy will create jobs, encourage economic growth, while promoting forest stewardship and sustainability August 20, 2020 NORTH BAY — The Ontario government released Sustainable Growth: Ontario’s Forest Sector Strategy, the…
The Task Force for Real Jobs, Real Recovery Releases Natural Resource-Focused Economic Recovery Plan
Press Release VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 19, 2020 – Today, the national Task Force for Real Jobs, Real Recovery—which represents over a quarter of a million businesses and over 3 million…
Canada Delivers Broad Support for the Minerals and Metals Sector
Press Release From: Natural Resources Canada July 29, 2020 As Canada emerges from the COVID-19 crisis, our world-leading minerals and metals industry will play an important role in the country’s…
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…
