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Public Notice – Call for Applications: Minister of Environment and Climate Change’s Advisory Council on Impact Assessment
From: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada February 7, 2023 — The Government of Canada is seeking applications from individuals interested in becoming members of the Minister’s Advisory Council on impact assessment (the Council). The Council provides independent and objective advice to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change on issues related to the implementation of impact […]
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Crawford Nickel Project — Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Draft Public Participation Plan
February 6, 2023 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is conducting an impact assessment for the proposed Crawford Nickel Project, located 43 kilometres north of Timmins, Ontario. As part of the planning phase in the impact assessment process, the Agency invites the public and Indigenous groups to review and provide feedback on the […]
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Government of Canada requests research proposals to address northern contaminants and plastic pollution
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada February 6, 2023 Together, with Indigenous partners, scientists are assessing the presence of contaminants and plastics pollution in Northern and Arctic communities. These partnerships will lead to solutions to reduce the presence of contaminants in local food sources, including traditionally harvested country foods integral to Indigenous culture and […]
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AFN calls for urgent and transformative climate action led by Indigenous Peoples following COP27: UN Climate Change Conference 2022
AFN calls for urgent and transformative climate action led by Indigenous Peoples following COP27: UN Climate Change Conference 2022 February 3, 2023 SUMMARY: The AFN sent a delegation to the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP 27) for the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, November 6 to 18, 2022. […]
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Statement by the Honourable Steven Guilbeault on World Wetlands Day
OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 2, 2023 – “Wetlands are some of the most critical ecosystems on the planet. They safeguard biodiversity, absorb carbon, and help us counteract the impacts of climate change. Wetlands are among the richest habitats for biodiversity and home to thousands of species, many of which are at risk. “Today is World Wetlands […]
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Ontario Announces New First Nations Partnership to Operate Mississagi Provincial Park
Innovative agreement will continue to support local economy and employment opportunities in Elliot Lake, and Mississauga and Serpent River First Nations January 31, 2023 Environment, Conservation and Parks Table of Contents Content Quick Facts Additional Resources Related Topics BLIND RIVER — The Ontario government has entered into an operating agreement with the newly formed Mississagi […]
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Net-Zero Advisory Body releases its annual report to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change on actions Canada must take to compete and succeed in a net-zero future
OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 27, 2023 – Today, Canada’s Net-Zero Advisory Body (NZAB) released its annual report, Compete and Succeed in a Net-Zero Future, featuring concrete solutions the Government of Canada should implement to ensure Canada benefits from a global net-zero economy, accelerates the attainment of a net-zero emissions economy, and generates clean prosperity for generations […]
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Government of Canada to protect nature in Ontario
From: Parks Canada Contributions will support habitat restoration work, ecological connectivity, engagement of Indigenous communities, and access to greenspace for Canadians in Ontario January 26, 2023 Protecting nature is vital to the health and well-being of Canadians, to reverse biodiversity loss, and to fight climate change. That’s why the Government of Canada launched the greatest […]
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MNO: Climate Change Youth Forum
January 24, 2023 The MNO Lands Resources and Consultations team is pleased to invite MNO youth to attend a virtual Climate Change Youth Forum on Saturday February 18, 2023 with activities and information for two separate age groups: Ages 13-29: 1:00 – 3:30 pm EST Ages 6-12: 3:45 – 5:00 pm EST As the future […]
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WR-1 EIS Passes Completeness Check
January 19, 2023 The Whiteshell Reactor – 1 (WR-1) Project’s draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has now passed the CNSC’s completeness check and entered the final technical review stage. This significant milestone was reached this week, after an estimated 35,000 hours of work by the team. The 4500-page package of 23 documents, along with over […]
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