MB Government: Province Increases Protection of Natural Habitats in Two Provincial Parks
Press Release July 7, 2020 Supports the Nature Pillar of Made-in-Manitoba Climate and Green Plan: Guillemard The Manitoba government has changed land-use categories in Duck Mountain Provincial Park and Turtle…
Government of Canada invests $1.2 million to help better understand Canada’s coastal marine ecosystems through science
Press Release From: Fisheries and Oceans Canada July 7, 2020 Ottawa, Ontario – Canada’s marine ecosystems are vital to the livelihoods, well‑being and culture of countless Indigenous and coastal communities.…
IISD: Seven principles to align COVID-19 recovery with Canada’s climate commitments—new report shown to key federal ministers
Press Release Leading environmental organizations endorse new green recovery guidelines, including strict conditions on oil and gas industry July 7, 2020, Ottawa—As the federal government works out its COVID-19 economic…
Government of Canada announces three new pilot hosts to develop and test a maritime information system
Press Release From: Transport Canada July 6, 2020 The Government of Canada values the traditional knowledge and expertise of Canada’s Indigenous peoples and coastal communities in protecting our coasts. These…
Qikiqtani Inuit Association and Baffinland reach agreement on greater oversight and additional benefits for impacted communities
Press Release Iqaluit, Nunavut – July 6, 2020 – The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) and Baffinland Iron Mines signed the Inuit Certainty Agreement on June 16, 2020, which provides greater…
Pembina: More investment needed to advance diesel reduction in remote communities
Press Release New Pembina Institute report tracks progress on reducing diesel use in remote communities July 6, 2020 OTTAWA — While comparatively good progress has been made toward reducing diesel…
CFN: MaPP video showcases marine planning along the North Pacific Coast
Press Release A new video from the Marine Plan Partnership (MaPP) highlights the ongoing efforts in collaborative marine planning for the waters of the North Pacific Coast. Showcasing the spectacular…
Milton Logistics Hub Project — Public Comments Invited
Press Release From: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada July 2, 2020 — Ottawa — Impact Assessment Agency of Canada The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) is holding a public…
Tower Bay on Dezadeash Lake closed to all fishing
Press Release Joint release with Champagne and Aishihik First Nations. The Government of Yukon and Champagne and Aishihik First Nations (CAFN) have put regulations in place to close Tower Bay…
Saskatchewan Announces $4 Billion Irrigation Project At Lake Diefenbaker
Press Release July 2, 2020 Work To Begin Immediately To Stimulate The Economy Today, Premier Scott Moe announced the first steps of a generational project that will fulfill the vision…
