World Bioenergy 2x larger than World Nuclear| Apr 26, 2011 While fossil fuels still dominate the global energy supply with a combined share of 81%, renewable energy sources have the potential of becoming the dominant sources of energy for coming generations. Bioenergy is already around twice as large as nuclear energy in the wo... Read more |
50 years of environmental law in Canada| Apr 19, 2011 2011 is the 50th anniversary of Ontario (and I think Canadian) environmental laws. Our first environmental statute came in 1961: Ontario Water Resources Act1. It was intended to stop municipal and industrial sewage from being dumped, untreated, into our lakes and rivers. Yes, we really did that, only 50 years ... Read more |
Carbon credits clarified | Jul 28, 2010 Pacific Carbon Trust brings together B.C. companies and the B.C. public sector to make carbon trading work. Initiatives like energy efficiency, fuel switching and sequestration can qualify B.C. companies for carbon credits while reducing their carbon ... Read more |
Forest industry and environmental groups sign historic agreement | May 18, 2010 21 member companies of the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and nine leading environmental organizations unveiled the Canadian Boreal Forest ... Read more |
The carbon economy: rules of the game for forest owners| Dec 22, 2009 The carbon economy is “a transition from a fossil fuel-based economy to where the externality associated with the burning of fossil fuels is explicitly recognized” says John Perez-Garcia, Professor at the College of Forest Resources, University of Washington. In a presentation during the Technical Workshop session of the 2009 ... Read more |
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Techeol Inc. receives Government of Canada assistance to continue Its development in wind energy sec| Jan 31, 2012 The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, announced that Bas-Saint-Laurent enterprise, Techéol Inc., has been given financial assistance that has enabled it to acquire the equipment required for its growth and ... Read more |
Government of Canada supports the preservation of McLean Mill National Historic Site of Canada| Jan 3, 2012 On behalf of the Honourable Peter Kent, Canada's Environment Minister and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Dr. James Lunney, Member of Parliament for Nanaimo-Alberni, today announced that the Government of Canada will be investing in the conservation of McLean Mill National Historic ... Read more |
Minister Oliver reinforces Canada's role as a world energy leader| Nov 2, 2011 The Honourable Joe Oliver, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, today addressed the World Energy Council Houston Business Forum. Speaking to approximately 200 delegates representing 15 countries, Minister Oliver focused on issues related to energy security and prosperity, and highlighted Canada's position as a secure, responsible, reliable and competitive supplier of ... Read more |
Forest sector backs City of Ottawa commitment on green construction| Nov 2, 2011 The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) applauds the Mayor of Ottawa, Jim Watson, and the City for their decision to create incentives for green construction. Watson made the announcement during a speech outlining the City’s 2012 Budget ... Read more |
The US Forest Service is pleased that a federal appeals court has upheld the 2001 Roadless Rule| Oct 26, 2011 The Obama Administration has been and remains a strong supporter of the protection of roadless areas.... Read more |
Forest industry applauds government for forward-looking investments| Oct 19, 2011 The Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) says the industry appreciates the strategic government investments that are continuing to help the industry transform and become more energy and cost efficient.... Read more |
Government of Canada lends financial support to Corporation du Parc des Trois Soeurs| Oct 5, 2011 The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, today announced that the Corporation du Parc des Trois Sœurshas been granted $294,032 in funding for the planning of the park's recreational tourism de... Read more |
Government of Canada announces new funding for forest communities in New Brunswick| Sep 14, 2011 The Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, today announced investments totalling $6.1 million to benefit the regional economy and advance transformation in New Brunswick's forest in... Read more |
Harper government announces clean technology projects in Alberta| Aug 3, 2011 On behalf of Canada's Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Joe Oliver, Lee Richardson, Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre, announced that the Government of Canada, through Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), will invest $11.8 million for clean technology projects in Al... Read more |
Update on Finning Canada ratification vote result| Jul 20, 2011 Finning International Inc. advises that its proposed collective agreement was not ratified by the hourly B.C. and Yukon employees of its Canadian division, represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers - Local 692 ("IAMAW"). "We are disappointed with the union's rejection of the company's fair and equitable of... Read more |
Minister Oliver extends FPInnovations' forest sector transformation program with $25 million commitm| Jul 20, 2011 Canada's forestry innovation hub, FPInnovations, welcomed Federal Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver's announcement of$25.5-million towards the 2011-2012 Transformative Technologies Research Program (TTP). This program focuses on the development, adaptation, and deployment of emerging and breakthrough technologies relating to forest biomass utilization, forest biotechnology, nanotechnology, green chemistry, bio-materials, innovative wood-based building sy... Read more |
Government of Canada launches call for proposals for forest industry transformation funding| Jul 11, 2011 The Government of Canada officially launched the second and last Call for Proposals under the Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) program.... Read more |
