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Collaboration Framework to Accelerate the Low-Carbon Economy and Create Good Jobs Is Released Under the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Regional Energy and Resource Table
From: Natural Resources Canada March 20, 2024 The Government of Canada and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, alongside Indigenous groups and industry partners, are working together to build a low-carbon economy that drives clean growth and creates good, sustainable jobs across the province. The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Regional Energy and Resource Table (NL Regional […]
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Forestry Commission wants feedback from Islanders
Mar 4 ,2024 Islanders are invited to fill out a new survey on forest policy. Towards A New Forest Policy – a discussion paper by the Prince Edward Island Forestry Commission contains 13 key issues related to forestry including the future of a legislative framework, sustainability of biomass supply, and increasing readiness for extreme weather. […]
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Province Launches Community Solar Program
1 March 2024 The Province’s new Community Solar Program will help community groups and businesses set up solar gardens and sell their renewable electricity to subscribers who can’t install their own solar panels. “Not everyone has the ability to install their own solar panels. This program creates the opportunity to buy solar energy from a […]
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Province receives Forestry Commission discussion paper
February 01, 2024 The Forestry Commission has presented government with a discussion paper about a plan for developing forest policy to carry Prince Edward Island into the future. The discussion paper, Towards A New Forest Policy, contains 13 key topics related to forestry, including the future of a legislative framework, sustainability of biomass supply, and […]
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New Federal Call for Proposals for Smart Grid Projects
October 30, 2023 Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, attended the Energy Innovation Forum’s Smart Grids Conference in Moncton, New Brunswick, and announced the launch […]
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Federal Investment Delivers 95 Megawatt Weavers Mountain Wind Energy Project
From: Natural Resources Canada September 8, 2023 Communities across Canada are working toward a more sustainable and prosperous future by creating an electricity grid that provides clean and affordable energy to homes and businesses when they need it. Investing in clean energy projects in partnership with Indigenous communities, workers and industry is critical to delivering […]
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New forest management strategy aims to restore balanced outcomes for the environment, society and economy
30 August 2023 FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government released a new forestry management strategy today that aims to restore balance and fulfill a commitment to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes for the environment, society and the economy through a focus on conservation, sustainable forest management principles, and economic development. “Today, New Brunswick is in the […]
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State of the Forest 2023 report released
24 August 2023 FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government has released the 2023 State of the Forest report entitled Excellence in Forest Management – Understanding our System. The report was created to provide more awareness of the way Crown forests are managed. “We are committed to increasing transparency and I am honoured to be the […]
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Government of Canada Announces 2 Billion Trees Funding to Plant 300,000 Trees in Prince Edward Island
From: Natural Resources Canada August 22, 2023 Forests and trees capture and store carbon, making them an effective natural climate solution. Forests also clean the air that we breathe, improve water quality, enhance biodiversity, restore vital habitats and help cool our urban centres. Planting two billion trees in the next decade is a crucial part […]
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Groups Use Funding for Wildlife Habitat Conservation
August 17, 2023 Universities, conservation groups and community organizations are using grants to improve wildlife habitats around the province. Fifteen projects are receiving more than $220,000 from the Habitat Conservation Fund. The fund supports research, education and land acquisition to help conserve wildlife and its habitat. The fund is supported by the sale of wildlife […]
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