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Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador announce new priority place to conserve species at risk
From: Environment and Climate Change Canada July 8, 2024 Canada’s biodiversity is central to our way of life. As the human impact on the planet increases, a growing number of habitats are lost, and more and more species are threatened with extinction. We must take sustained and thoughtful measures to protect and restore the wildlife […]
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Read MoreMedia advisory – The government of Canada and the City of St. John’s to announce an important step to advance the creation of a national urban park in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Parks Canada July 4, 2024 The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, together with His Worship Danny Breen, Mayor of St. John’s, will make an announcement to advance the creation of a national urban park in St. John’s. Please note that this advisory is […]
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Read MoreGovernment of Canada and Mi’kmaq Nation Government of Epekwitk reach agreement to establish the 48th national park in Canada
From: Parks Canada July 4, 2024 Today, Mi’kmawey Kapmnt Ta’n Nikana’tu’tij Epekwitnewaq Mi’kmaw-Saqmaq — the Mi’kmaw Nation Government of Prince Edward Island, as represented by the Prince Edward Island Chiefs, Chief Darlene Bernard of Lennox Island First Nation and Chief Junior Gould of Abegweit First Nation, and the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and […]
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Read MoreNew program to focus on greenhouse gas emission reduction and farm sustainability
July 3, 2024 FREDERICTON (GNB) – Reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved farm sustainability are the goals of a new agriculture-focused funding program. “New Brunswick farmers are looking for new tools to generate revenue and help the environment,” said Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Minister Margaret Johnson. “Anaerobic digesters provide an innovative way to reduce waste […]
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Read MoreEnvironmental Assessment Bulletin
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: Crown Zone 3 Five-Year Forestry Operating Plan Amendment District 5 (2022-2026) Proponent: Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture (Reg. 2314) The Proponent is proposing an amendment to the […]
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Read MoreMedia advisory – The Government of Canada and the Mi’kmaq Epekwitnewaq Kapmntemuow (Mi’kmaq Nation Government of P.E.I) to make an announcement regarding the proposed National Park Reserve in the Pituamkek area (Hog Island and the Sandhills)
From: Parks Canada June 26, 2024 The Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, will join Chief Darlene Bernard, Lennox Island First Nation, and Chief Junior Gould, Abegweit First Nation, to make an important announcement about the proposed National Park Reserve in Pituamkek (Hog Island and the […]
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Read MoreFederal government invests in flood mitigation project in Sussex, New Brunswick
From: Infrastructure Canada Sussex, New Brunswick, June 24, 2024 — Sussex is building two flood diversion channels and overpasses after an investment of $25.6 million from the federal and municipal governments. This was announced by Member of Parliament Wayne Long and Mayor Marc Thorne. The first channel will extend from Trout Creek to the Kennebecasis River flood […]
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Read MoreFundy National Park Management Plan Tabled in Parliament
From: Parks Canada June 17, 2024 Alma, New Brunswick Parks Canada National parks are gateways to discovering, learning about, and connecting with nature. Parks Canada is a recognized leader in conservation and takes […]
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June 14, 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: Terra Nova J-1 Quarry (Reg. 2313) Proponent: J-1 Contracting Ltd. The Proponent is proposing to construct and operate a 10.8-hectare quarry off Route 301 within […]
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Read MoreNo new cases of HPAI in Nunatsiavut Wild Birds
The Nunatsiavut Government and its partners are continuing to monitor for the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in wild birds. As of June 10, 2024, there has been no confirmed cases of HPAI since the last update in May 2022. All sampled birds have tested negative. Nunatsiavut Government is working with the Provincial […]
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