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Government of Canada Helps Protect Canadians with Earthquake Early Warning System
From: Natural Resources Canada January 26, 2023 Across Canada, natural disasters like floods, landslides, wildfires and earthquakes are affecting the lives and livelihoods of thousands of Canadians. Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, along with Bowinn Ma, British Columbia Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, announced that British Columbia is […]
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Natural Resources Canada Launches Call for Proposals for the Delivery of the Codes Acceleration Fund
From: Natural Resources Canada January 24, 2023 The Government of Canada is taking action to fight climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency. The buildings sector is the third-largest source of emissions in Canada, which is why Canada’s upcoming Green Buildings Strategy will be critical to achieving Canada’s climate targets, creating […]
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First Nations spell out how natural resource companies should work in B.C. at annual meeting – APTN News
Jan 20, 2023 The 20th Annual BC Natural Resources Forum wraps up in Prince George. First Nations, government and industry leaders gathered in Lheidli T’enneh territory to discuss opportunities in the resource sector – and what corporations need to do in the future. Wei Wai Kum Chief Chris Roberts told the industry leaders in attendance […]
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B.C. provides funding to expand use of fibre and support forestry workers
Jan. 19, 2023 VICTORIA – Forestry workers and communities throughout the province will benefit from new funding for the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) to increase fibre supply aimed at keeping people working and local mills running, while also mitigating wildfire risks and reducing climate emissions. “We know that access to fibre is one […]
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New jobs fund will support employment, resilient economies
Jan. 17, 2023 PRINCE GEORGE – The StrongerBC Economic Plan is delivering support for people in rural British Columbia through a new fund that will diversify local economies, promote value-added innovation in the forestry sector and create thousands of good-paying jobs for British Columbians. “We need to get more good-paying jobs from our forests and every […]
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High Production Forest Zone in Place
January 17, 2023 The Province has dedicated a high production forest zone, completing its triad model of ecological forestry. This will support the economy while ensuring that 90 per cent of Crown land is managed with biodiversity as the top priority. “We now have all three parts of the triad model of ecological forestry in […]
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Arctic Energy Champions Come Together to Learn and Share Expertise on Renewable Energy in the North
From: Natural Resources Canada January 13, 2023 The Government of Canada is committed to working in collaboration with Indigenous and northern partners to tackle climate change, accelerate the transition to clean energy and create impactful and local economic opportunities in the North and Arctic. From January 15 to 21, eleven energy champions will meet in […]
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Government of Canada to Accept New ZEV Infrastructure Applications in January 2023
From: Natural Resources Canada December 20, 2022 Reducing pollution from the transportation sector is critical to Canada achieving its climate targets, while creating good jobs and making life more affordable for Canadians. That’s why the Government of Canada is making it more affordable for Canadians to purchase, charge and drive electric vehicles across the country […]
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Government of Canada Extends Funding for Spruce Budworm Research to Protect Forests in Atlantic Canada
From: Natural Resources Canada December 16, 2022 Communities across Canada depend on healthy forests for their ecosystems and economies. Protecting the health of our forests from invasive species is a priority for our government. The spruce budworm is the most destructive pest for spruce–fir forests in Canada, and outbreaks can result in significant losses of […]
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GNB: Province achieves goal of protecting 10 per cent of land and freshwater
13 December 2022 FREDERICTON (GNB) – The provincial government announced today that it is protecting an additional 277,900 hectares of Crown land to reach its goal of protecting 10 per cent of the province’s land and freshwater. This is the largest ever single expansion of protected areas in the province. “In 2020, we committed to […]
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