CFN: Oil Tanker Moratorium Act passes
Press Release (Vancouver, BC) June 20, 2019 – The Coastal First Nations (CFN) applauds the Senate’s vote in support of Bill C-48, the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act. “This positive vote…
The Oil Tanker Moratorium Act receives Royal Assent
Press Release From: Transport Canada June 21, 2019 Ottawa Canada is fortunate to have some of the most spectacular coastlines in the world, serving as a home to rich…
Media advisory: Minister Goodale to Launch Prairie Water Summit
Press Release From: Western Economic Diversification Canada Media advisory Regina, Saskatchewan, June 21, 2019 – Members of the media are invited to attend an important event with the Honourable Ralph…
Better rules for major projects become law in Canada: Canada’s new approach to impact assessments is designed to protect the environment and grow the economy
Press Release From: Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency News release June 21, 2019 – Ottawa, Ontario A strong economy depends on a healthy environment. Today, the Government of Canada is enshrining…
Government, Metis Settlements plan for recovery
Press Release The meeting clarified the Government of Alberta’s re-entry support for evacuated residents of the northern Alberta Metis settlement, which began on Thursday, June 20. “Our thoughts are with…
Trame verte et bleue du Grand Montréal – Inauguration of Verdun’s Urban Beach
Press Release MONTRÉAL, June 20, 2019 – Valérie Plante, Mayor of Montréal and Chair of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal (CMM); Chantal Rouleau, Minister for Transport and Minister Responsible for…
Government of Canada supports climate change adaptation projects in Indigenous and northern communities
Press Release From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada News release June 20, 2019 – Ottawa (Ont.) – Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Canada’s north is at the frontline…
BC Government: Government implements interim moratorium to protect caribou
Press Release June 20, 2019 VANCOUVER – Government is implementing an interim moratorium on new resource development in parts of northeastern British Columbia, while providing more time to protect jobs…
BC Government: Comments invited on proposed area for protection
Press Release June 19, 2019 LILLOOET – Comments are being accepted until Aug. 23, 2019, on proposed resource objectives for Pipi7iyekw, an old-growth forest and sensitive area located in the…
Update 22: Northwest Alberta wildfires (June 19 at 4 p.m.)
Press Release June 19, 2019 Residents of the Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement return home Thursday afternoon. More than 700 evacuees from the Paddle Prairie Metis Settlement can safely return home.…
