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Call for applications for the next Environment and Climate Change Youth Council: A chance to help shape our environmental future
From: Environment and Climate Change Canada March 14, 2024 – Halifax, Nova Scotia Meaningful engagement of youth in government decision-making is essential to effectively address the greatest challenges of our time. Conserving biodiversity, protecting the environment, preventing pollution, and taking climate change action are top priorities for many young people. When youth are meaningfully involved […]
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Labrador winter 5 C warmer than average, as Indigenous communities struggle to adapt – CBC
Mar 13, 2024 A traditional walk and dog sled races have been cancelled so far due to high temperatures A lack of snow and ice in Labrador is forcing Indigenous communities to adapt their cultural practices to a changing climate. “Northern people certainly are on the frontline of climate change,” said Bill Merryfield, a research […]
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Government of Canada supports Indigenous climate action with new funding stream under the Indigenous Leadership Fund
From: Environment and Climate Change Canada March 12, 2024 Indigenous partners are making significant contributions to lowering Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions and producing green energy through Indigenous-owned and Indigenous-led renewable energy projects. Supporting Indigenous climate leadership is key to helping Canada meet its 2030 emissions reduction target and net-zero emissions by 2050. Today, the Honourable […]
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Environmental Assessment Bulletin
March 7, 2024 The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: White Hill Pond FEL Quarry (Reg. 2291) Proponent: Farrell’s Excavating Ltd. The Proponent is proposing to construct and operate a 16.5-hectare sand and gravel quarry […]
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New fund to help cleantech projects
Mar 7, 2024 A new fund will help with the research and development costs for Island cleantech projects. The Cleantech Research and Innovation Fund will provide up to $500,000 to PEI businesses, educational institutions, or Indigenous communities for research and development that contributes to the cleantech industry in Prince Edward Island. “When developing any new […]
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In this drought year, Alberta’s water allocation is under the microscope. Here’s what the data says – Canada News
March 6, 2024 Across Alberta, communities and experts are concerned about the potential for worsening drought conditions this year, and an increased frequency and severity of droughts in the future due to climate change. While the same licensing system applies across the province, each region, watershed and river basin has its own unique characteristics that […]
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Cape Breton organizations receive federal investment to recover, repair and rebuild post-Hurricane Fiona
From: Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency March 5, 2024 · Sydney, Nova Scotia · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) When Hurricane Fiona wreaked havoc on cities and towns along the Atlantic coast, the Government of Canada responded quickly with programs designed to help the region with long-term recovery efforts and adaptations to help businesses and communities […]
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Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Environment and Climate Change The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has announced the following relative to Part 10 Environmental Assessment of the Environmental Protection Act. UNDERTAKING REGISTERED: St. George’s – Great Atlantic Salt Project Proponent: Atlas Salt Inc. The Proponent is proposing to develop an underground salt mine on the west […]
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The Indigenous labour force – CTV News
Feb. 29, 2024 We look at the results of a new survey on the challenges Indigenous peoples face in the work place. Read More: https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/video/c2876164-the-indigenous-labour-force
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Return of low-level flight training over Labrador on German air force’s radar – CBC
Feb 28, 2024 DND says it’s ‘open to future requests,’ as Quebec Innu ‘formally and unanimously’ reject resumption The German air force requested in 2022 that low-level flight training be brought back to Labrador for the first time in decades. The training below 1,000 feet — proposed for spring 2023, in the wake of the ongoing Russian invasion […]
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