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FMCC files comments to CRTC (2017-359) on Future Programming Distribution Models
December 5, 2017 On Friday, December 1, 2017, FMCC filed our comments on the Future Programming Distribution Models with the CRTC. The CRTC put out this Call for Comments in response to the Governor in Council’s request for a report on future programming distribution models to be presented before June 1, 2018 (https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2017/2017-359.htm and https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2017/2017-359-1.htm). FMCC’s submission is […]
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Alderon Releases Updated Economic Impact Assessment for Kami Iron Ore Project
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 05, 2017 — Alderon Iron Ore Corp. (TSX:IRON) (“Alderon” or the “Company”) releases an update to the independent Economic Impact Assessment (“EIA”) of the Kamistiatusset (“Kami”) Iron Ore Project, located in the Labrador Trough, Canada’s premier iron ore district. The EIA outlines significant economic benefits and positive implications for the economies of Newfoundland […]
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Presidential Permit Application for Emera’s Atlantic Link Subsea Transmission Project
December 04, 2017 BOSTON– Clean Power Northeast Development, a subsidiary of Emera Inc., has applied to the U.S. Department of Energy for a Presidential Permit, requesting authorization to build the Atlantic Link subsea electric transmission project. The application has been deemed complete and the project’s submission notice was published today in the U.S. Federal Register. […]
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BR SCOC Churchill Falls – CP
Source: The Canadian Press – Broadcast wire Dec 5, 2017 6:27 ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Lawyers will argue in the Supreme Court of Canada today that a decades-old power deal they say unfairly benefits Quebec over Newfoundland and Labrador should be reopened. Lawyer Doug Mitchell says the contract for the Churchill Falls hydro station in Labrador should be renegotiated […]
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NunatuKavut Community Council signs Community Development Agreement with Nalcor Energy
HAPPY VALLEY-GOOSE BAY, LABRADOR, December 4, 2017 – The NunatuKavut Community Council (NCC) and Nalcor Energy today announced the signing of a Community Development Agreement (CDA) following months of negotiation. It is a meaningful and significant agreement that sets the foundation for a mutually beneficial relationship between both parties. The CDA will provide tangible benefits […]
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The Monday news briefing: An at a glance survey of some top stories – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Dec 4, 2017 Highlights from the news file for Monday, Dec. 4 ___ CANADA, CHINA DELAY LAUNCH OF TRADE TALKS: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau concluded talks with the Chinese premier in Beijing, but they were not able to announce the start of formal free trade talks. Trudeau said there wasn’t one particular issue […]
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Dec 3, 2017 TORONTO _ Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Trans Mountain melee continues: Oral submissions continue next week as the National Energy Board considers a motion from Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC, which argues that the City of Burnaby is withholding construction permits for […]
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Strategic Plan for Sustainable Economic Development – APC is sharing the progress on the strategic plan revisions and wants to gather your feedback
This Strategic Plan for Sustainable Economic Development is a living document that guides the Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat (APC) in supporting member communities toward the achievement of socio-economic development goals. Living documents are ever evolving to meet community needs, adapt to external changes and report on progress. The plan the Chiefs […]
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Season opens in lucrative lobster fishery: ‘It’s a lot of boats on the water’ – CP
Source: The Canadian Press Nov 28, 2017 YARMOUTH, N.S. _ It is one of the country’s most lucrative fisheries _ and on Tuesday about 1,500 fishing boats laden with lobster traps headed out onto the water in darkness along Nova Scotia’s southwest coast. Fisheries spokeswoman Debbie Buott-Matheson said about 5,200 captains and crew set out from an […]
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Government hosts second Aboriginal Economic Opportunities Summit
November 28, 2017 OROMOCTO (GNB) – The second Aboriginal Economic Opportunities Summit, involving First Nations chiefs, business leaders and community members from across the province, is being held today in Oromocto. “First Nations communities are significant drivers of economic growth throughout New Brunswick and, indeed, are key contributors to identifying economic growth opportunities,” said Treasury […]
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