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Expert Panel on National Energy Board Modernization Set to Begin Engagement with Canadians
January 16, 2017 Ottawa Natural Resources Canada Modernizing the National Energy Board (NEB) will help shape the future of energy regulation in Canada and improve the environmental assessment and regulatory review of major resource projects. In November, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, announced the creation of a five-member Expert Panel to […]
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Read More1400+ sign open letter urging the federal and provincial Ministers of Natural Resources to veto oil and gas exploration in the Gulf of St. Lawrence as deadline nears
January 13, 2017 In response to the deafening silence from the federal and provincial Ministers of Natural Resources, Sierra Club Canada Foundation has lead one final effort to bring forward the concerns of Canadians, experts, and environmental groups. We have gathered the signatures of over 1400 groups and individuals calling for the rejection of the […]
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Read MoreMuskrat Falls protest demands shutdown of government office in Labrador – CBC
Jan 09, 2017 Protesters shut down office in October, tries again on Monday A group protesting the Muskrat Falls project demonstrated outside the office of Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs in Happy Valley-Goose Bay Monday, demanding resignations of Premier Dwight Ball and the MHA for Lake Melville, Perry Trimper. The Labrador Land Protectors carried signs as […]
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Read MoreRecognizing Albertans who protect our communities
Jan 06, 2017 Albertans are encouraged to nominate groups or individuals who have made outstanding contributions to community safety. The Alberta Community Justice Awards are designed to recognize individuals, organizations, businesses and community groups who have made exceptional contributions to community safety, crime prevention and the criminal justice system. These individuals and groups support community […]
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Read MoreProtecting biodiversity and expanding Canada’s network of protected areas
Candidates sought for National Advisory Panel on conservation and biodiversity December 23, 2016 Today, the Honourable Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister Responsible for Parks Canada, Catherine McKenna, and the Honourable Minister of Alberta Environment and Parks and the Minister Responsible for the Climate Change Office, Shannon Phillips, reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to expanding […]
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Read MoreMining company in Newfoundland and Labrador sentenced for Fisheries Act violations
Environment and Climate Change Canada acknowledges that an inadvertent error has been made and wishes to announce a CORRECTION to its news release issued on December 16, 2016. Labrador Iron Mines Limited ordered to pay $21,000, with $15,000 directed to Environmental Damages Fund December 23, 2016 – Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador – Environment and Climate […]
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Read MoreSt. John River ecosystem undermined by Mactaquac Dam decision
Fredericton, Dec. 20, 2016 — In response to today’s NB Power decision to partially rebuild the Mactaquac Power Generating Station to extend its use to 2068, WWF-Canada issued the following statements. Elizabeth Hendriks, WWF-Canada’s vice-president of freshwater conservation, says: “WWF-Canada is disappointed that NB Power has opted to spend billions of dollars to extend the […]
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Read MoreHusky Energy Exploration Drilling Project – Federal Funding Available
December 20, 2016 — Ottawa — Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is making funding available through its Participant Funding Program to assist the participation of the public and Indigenous groups in the federal environmental assessment of the proposed Husky Energy Exploration Drilling Project, located in the Atlantic Ocean, approximately 350 kilometres east of St. […]
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Read MoreMining company ordered to pay penalty for Fisheries Act violations at Wabush Mines
Wabush Mines ordered to pay a total penalty of $30,000, with $25,000 being directed to the Environmental Damages Fund December 20, 2016 – Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador – Environment and Climate Change Canada Canadians value clean water and a sustainable environment. Environment and Climate Change Canada’s enforcement officers work to protect our environment through the […]
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Read MoreMoose Sex project returns for fifth year – Truro Daily News
NCC fundraiser to conserve land on the Isthmus of Chignecto AMHERST, N.S. – The Nature Conservancy of Canada is inviting Maritimers to make a moose’s Christmas by helping build a love connection on the Chignecto Isthmus. The charitable organization is conserving habitat on the narrow isthmus, the only land bridge between Nova Scotia’s endangered population […]
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