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Canada Invests in Indigenous Participation in the Forest Sector
From: Natural Resources Canada March 3, 2020 Toronto, Ontario Natural Resources Canada Canada’s forest sector continues to be an important source of employment across the country, including in rural, remote and Indigenous communities in Ontario. That is why Canada is investing in projects to equip Indigenous communities with the tools to build greener businesses and […]
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Read MoreCanada Drives Forward on Mining Vision for 21st Century
From: Natural Resources Canada March 1, 2020 The Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan (CMMP) is a milestone in our mining history, outlining a new vision for mining that will help Canada seize the generational opportunities of this clean-growth century. Today, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, along with provincial and territorial ministers, […]
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Read MoreOntario Improving Moose Management Approach
Changes will improve sustainability and fairness February 25, 2020 Today, John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, announced Ontario is taking action to improve the system for moose harvest management and ensure a sustainable moose population. “We’re taking a smarter approach to moose harvest management to deliver on our commitment to make moose hunting […]
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Read MoreForests Ontario’s Annual Conference Highlighted Forestry Leaders
ALLISTON, ON, Feb. 18, 2020 – Forests Ontario’s 6th annual conference brought together nearly 400 landowners, forestry professionals, Indigenous leaders, educators and students on February 14th in Alliston. “It’s fitting that our conference is on Valentine’s Day, as a love for forests repays a thousand-fold,” said Rob Keen, CEO of Forests Ontario. “Our forests provide […]
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Read MoreCanada’s Forest Sector Embraces Nature-based Solutions to Fight Climate Change: FPAC
February 5, 2020 As delegates gather in Ottawa to attend Nature Canada’s climate solutions summit, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) and Forests Ontario issued a joint statement signalling the support of Canada’s renewable forest sector to advance nature-based solutions to help fight climate change. “Sustainable forest management and Canadian-made forest products help us reduce […]
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Read MoreStatement by Minister O’Regan in Response to Federal Court of Appeal Decision on the Trans Mountain Expansion Project
From: Natural Resources Canada February 4, 2020 The Honourable Seamus O’Regan, Minister of Natural Resources, today issued the following statement regarding the decision by the Federal Court of Appeal to uphold the Order in Council approving the Trans Mountain Expansion project: The Government of Canada welcomes the decision of the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA). […]
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Read MoreMedia advisory – Minister O’Regan to Hold Media Availability Following Federal Court of Appeal Decision on Trans Mountain Expansion Project
From: Natural Resources Canada Media advisory OTTAWA — Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, will hold a media availability in the Foyer of the House of Commons on Tuesday, February 4, to discuss the Trans Mountain Expansion project. Date : February 4, 2020 Time : 1:30 p.m. EST Location : […]
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Read MoreFPAC Launches Annual Awards of Excellence Program
February 3, 2020 Earlier today, Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC) launched its third annual Awards of Excellence initiative in Ottawa. The program is intended to recognize and celebrate the men and women who have made special contributions to strengthen Canada’s forest products sector and our forestry communities. Each year, FPAC issues a call for […]
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Read MoreHornepayne Lumber Welcomes Government’s Release of the Draft Forestry Sector Strategy – Net Newsledger
December 18, 2019 Hornepayne – Business – Hornepayne Lumber and Hornepayne Power (Hornepayne) welcome the Government of Ontario’s release of the draft Forestry Sector Strategy that aims to ensure sustainable management of forest resources, while also supporting job creation, promoting economic growth, and reducing unnecessary burden and costs for businesses in the industry. “The values […]
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Read MoreOntario Working To Keep Province Free of Deadly Deer Disease
December 18, 2019 PETERBOROUGH – The Ontario government is taking action to help protect wildlife populations and ensure continued hunting opportunities in the province. The government has passed legislation and developed a plan to allow the Province to act quickly if wildlife diseases such as Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) – a progressive, fatal brain disorder that […]
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