Plan for a strong future in forestry urges Unifor
Press Release October 16, 2017 Toronto — The forestry industry is poised for a strong future if governments and all stakeholders act now, writes Unifor in a new policy publication.…
Media Advisory: Minister Carr Holds Press Conference at Generation Energy Forum
Press Release OTTAWA — Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, will hold a press conference and media call-back to discuss the outcomes of the Generation Energy Forum…
Discussions on the future of global responsible forestry under way at FSC General Assembly
Press Release October 11, 2017 800 delegates from more than 80 countries at event until October 13 Vancouver, British Columbia – October 10, 2017 – A broad range of vital topics…
FSC: Promoters of global responsible forestry gather in Vancouver
Press Release 800 FSC members to discuss important economic, social and environmental issues related to forest management VANCOUVER, Oct. 8, 2017 – Setting the course for the next three years of global…
Minister Carr Issues ENERGY STAR Challenge on Eve of Generation Energy
Press Release October 10, 2017 Winnipeg Canada Natural Resources Making industry more energy-efficient will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions while creating jobs,…
NAFA: Are All Forest Certification Systems Equal?
Press Release INTRODUCTION Forest certification is a private, non-governmental, market-based mechanism voluntarily adopted by a forest company and audited by an independent third party against a set of forest management…
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…
