Canada to host meeting of global forestry leaders to plan future of responsible forest development
Press Release MONTREAL, Sept. 19, 2017 – The world’s leading forest certification organization, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), will hold its triennial global General Assembly in Canada for the first…
Forest Ministers Renew Commitments and Lay Groundwork for Bioeconomy Future Canadian Council of Forest Ministers’ Meeting 2017
Press Release September 15, 2017 Ottawa, Ontario Natural Resources Canada Supported by the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM), Canada’s forest industries play a central role in combatting climate change,…
Canadian Council of Forest Ministers Release Comprehensive Approach for Advancing Canada’s Forest Bioeconomy
Press Release September 15, 2017 Ottawa, Ontario Natural Resources Canada Canada’s forests hold the world’s largest biomass reserves – the basis for making renewable bioenergy, biomaterials and other bioproducts. Leveraging…
Federal, Provincial Ministers Discuss Softwood Lumber Negotiations and its Economic Effects
Press Release September 15, 2017 Ottawa, Ontario Natural Resources Canada Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, and his provincial counterparts today renewed their commitment to strongly support…
New road access improvements to help grow Yukon’s natural resources sector
Press Release Whitehorse, Yukon September 2, 2017 Investments in modern transportation infrastructure are vital to the development of a thriving and sustainable economy in Yukon. These investments create middle class…
New SFI Board Members Come Together To Enhance Community, Brand Owner And Youth Engagement
Press Release August 21, 2017 OTTAWA, ON and WASHINGTON, DC — The Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. (SFI) welcomed two new officers and one new member to its Board of Directors:…
Energy and Mines Ministers Agree to Collaborate on Clean Growth, the Development of Natural Resources and Competitiveness
Press Release August 15, 2017 – St. Andrews, New Brunswick Advancing environmental stewardship and economic prosperity was front and centre as discussions focused on clean growth at the Energy and…
Speech: The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of Natural Resources, delivers a keynote address at the annual Energy and Mines Ministerial Conference on August 14, 2017.
Press Release From Natural Resources Canada Check against delivery Thank you Jean and good evening everyone. We are here in the most beautiful of natural environments to talk about Canada’s…
Board to audit forestry operations of Gwa’Nak Resources Ltd.
Press Release August 8, 2017 VICTORIA – The Forest Practices Board will examine the activities of Gwa’Nak Resources Ltd. on forest licences A93095, A93096 and A75918, north of Port Hardy…
Sustainable Forestry Initiative Opens Request For Proposals: Seeks New Partners For Conservation And Community Projects In The U.S. And Canada
Press Release August 08, 2017 WASHINGTON, DC and OTTAWA, ON - The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) announced today the opening of its annual request for proposals (RFP) for the SFI…
