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Province receives final report from Forestry Commission
Mar 18, 2025 The final report of the Forestry Commission suggests the future health and resilience of Island forests will depend on striking a better balance. The report, Towards a New Forest Policy, contains 14 recommendations put forward by the thirteen members of the commission who represent the forest industry, environmental groups, forestry professionals, and […]
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Canada and New Brunswick Announce Major Investment in Wildfire Equipment and to Improve Community Resilience Against Wildfires
From: Natural Resources Canada February 14, 2025 With wildfires increasing in frequency and severity across Canada — impacting our health, economies, communities and wildlife — the Governments of Canada and New Brunswick are supporting Canadians whose lives and livelihoods are at stake. Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, […]
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Government of Canada Joins Global Efforts to Accelerate the Deployment of Offshore Wind and Help Power Canada’s Economy
From: Natural Resources Canada February 13, 2025 With the longest coastlines in the world, Canada is well positioned to partake in the $1-trillion global offshore wind energy market, supporting the creation of sustainable jobs and helping power Canada’s economy while ensuring secure domestic energy sources. That is why, together, Canada, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and […]
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Canada Invests in Climate Change Adaptation to Keep Communities Safe in Atlantic Canada
From: Natural Resources Canada Across the country, the impacts of climate change are becoming more severe and more frequent with extreme events like floods, wildfires and heatwaves on the rise. Gradual changes, like thawing permafrost in the north and rising sea levels in coastal regions, are also affecting the safety of our communities and quality […]
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Powering Canada’s Future: Ensuring Access to Affordable, Reliable and Clean Electricity in New Brunswick
From: Natural Resources Canada December 8, 2024 In the 21st century, a reliable and affordable clean electricity grid is the backbone of a strong economy. Today more than 80 per cent of Canada’s electricity is generated from clean sources like hydropower, wind, solar, and nuclear – and it’s a big part of the reason why […]
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The Government of Canada Launches Call for Proposals for the Offshore Wind Indigenous and Coastal Communities Grant Funding
From: Natural Resources Canada November 27, 2024 The Government of Canada recognizes the tremendous economic opportunity presented by offshore wind development. Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson launched an open call for proposals for grant funding to support Indigenous and coastal communities in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador in their pursuit of opportunities related to […]
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Government of Canada and Memorial University Announce Funding for New Tree Nursery
From: Natural Resources Canada November 6, 2024 Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson and MP Joanne Thompson, along with representatives from Memorial University of Newfoundland, announced funding of $295,000 under the 2 Billion Trees (2BT) program for the Memorial University Botanical Garden to establish a tree nursery on its expansive botanical garden, which will support tree […]
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Canada Invests in Clean Energy and Critical Minerals at Mineral Resources Review 2024 Conference
From: Natural Resources Canada November 6, 2024 The Government of Canada is supporting Canadian utilities and system operators that are integrating clean energy solutions to meet the demands of increased electrification at the least cost to ratepayers. These measures are enabling economically and environmentally sustainable energy growth Today, while attending the Minerals Resources Review 2024 […]
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Government of Canada and Atlantic Coastal Action Program Launch Major Reforestation Project in Cape Breton
From: Natural Resources Canada October 17, 2024 Today, Jaime Battiste, Member of Parliament for Sydney–Victoria, Nova Scotia, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, along with the Atlantic Coastal Action Program (ACAP) Cape Breton announced a joint investment of more than $1.2 million to plant over 208,000 trees in […]
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Canada and Nova Scotia Announce Major Investment in Wildfire Equipment and Enhance Wildfire Resilience
From: Natural Resources Canada With wildfires increasing in frequency and severity across Canada — impacting our health, economies, communities and wildlife — the Governments of Canada and Nova Scotia are supporting Canadians and Nova Scotians whose lives and livelihoods are threatened by wildfires. Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, with […]
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