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Out on a limb: Ottawa is falling behind on its promise to plant 2 billion trees – Atin Ito News
November 25 2024 The federal government did not meet the targets for its program to plant two billion trees during the program’s third planting season. NRCAN numbers show planting and spending are not keeping pace with the original targets. Numbers provided by Natural Resources Canada show Ottawa did not meet its annual planting and spending […]
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What If BC Has Got It Totally Wrong on Forest Management? – The Tyee
The province has claimed logging can be part of diverse woodlands. There is a better way. For nearly 80 years, British Columbians have been told that the province’s forests are managed for a multitude of values and that nature’s bounty will always be there. Logging and replanting, governments have said, will produce forests that work […]
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Congratulations to David Hamilton on His Appointment as Deputy Chief Captain of the Hunt
November 21, 2024 The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Hamilton as the new Deputy Chief Captain of the Hunt. This role reflects David’s deep commitment to the Métis community, his passion for traditional land use, and his decades of leadership and volunteer service. David Hamilton brings a […]
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Frozen Pipes Alert
November 20, 2024 Lax Kw’alaams members living in Northern Regions including Lax Kw’alaams, Prince Rupert and Terrace. Please be advised of frozen pipe preparations. As temperatures drop, please take the following precautions this winter to protect your home and belongings, prevent costly repairs, and ensure continuous access to safe drinking water. Tips: Run cold water […]
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Canada to Unlock Critical Minerals Development in Northwest Territories With New Funding
From: Natural Resources Canada November 13, 2024 Investments in critical minerals infrastructure are essential to enable Canada to seize the enormous economic opportunity presented by the low-carbon economy and to capitalize on our rich mineral resources. Canada is well positioned to be a global leader and a first-class producer of a wide variety of critical […]
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Turning resources into new jobs and products
Nov 13, 2024 Alberta is Canada’s third-largest producer of manufactured goods and materials and first in clean technology innovation. At the same time, manufacturing companies around the world are looking for ways to make products like concrete, plastics, food, wood, chemicals and machinery more efficient, more durable, easier to recycle and better for the environment. […]
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Amendments to the Forest Resource Act and technical amendments to the Environment Act passed in the Legislative Assembly
Nov 07, 2024 Earlier this week, Bill No. 39, the Act to amend the Forest Resources Act (2024), and Bill No. 41, amendments to the Environment Act (2002) and the Act to amend the Environment Act (2014), received assent in the Yukon Legislative Assembly. Bill No. 39, streamlines and modernizes Yukon forest resource licensing, permitting […]
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Forests Canada: A New Name Dedicated to Diverse, Resilient, Thriving Forests Across Canada
Barrie, Ont. (November 7, 2024) – Since 2007, Forests Ontario has facilitated the planting of 46.5 million trees, enhancing 900,000 hectares of connected forest landscapes through over 8,000 restoration projects across 10 provinces. Now, Forests Ontario is becoming Forests Canada to broaden the scope of its operations, while inspiring collaboration and investment to better conserve, […]
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2 Billion Trees Program Announces 160 Million New Trees and Nearly Triples Trees Committed
From: Natural Resources Canada November 6, 2024 For generations, Canada’s forests have provided shelter, space to relax and play, and opportunities for economic growth. Trees also serve as the backbone for urban and rural ecosystems: cleaning our air, preventing erosion and providing a home for wildlife. Unfortunately, the twin threats of climate change and biodiversity […]
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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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