Quebec’s Proposed Mining Act Must Catch Up to National and International Standards for Aboriginal Consultation, Accommodation, and Consent
(Ottawa, October 1, 2013) Today, First Nations from across Quebec are staking out positions on the Parti Quebecois’ proposed reforms to the Quebec Mining Act. Bill 43 is the third…
Giant Map Tour Shows Importance of Boreal Forest to Canadian Environment and Economy
October 2, 2013, OTTAWA – The Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement (CBFA) Secretariat today launched its On the Move campaign with the unveiling of a giant, traveling map of the boreal…
Mining royalties continue to provide benefits to Yukon
FOR RELEASE October 2, 2013 WHITEHORSE—Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources Scott Kent said today the latest figures on mining royalties show that the industry continues to provide economic benefit…
Mining Excellence in Saskatchewan
Industry experts tackle the hot topics affecting the Saskatchewan mining industry SASKATOON, Oct. 1, 2013 – CI Energy Group presents the 2nd Mining Excellence in Saskatchewan Forum on November 5-6th, 2013 at the Sheraton Cavalier. The multi-day…
Premier Clark’s “The Price is Right” pipeline plan puts coast on the auction block
September 30, 2013 Deputy minister of environment says spills are “going to happen” VICTORIA— Premier Clark is putting B.C.’s north coast on the auction block with her “The Price is…
Refusing to take account of First Nations’ rights jeopardizes Quebec’s development
WENDAKE, QC, Sept. 30, 2013 – By refusing to take into account First Nations’ rights in the Mining Bill, the government of Quebec seriously jeopardizes the development of an important sector of Quebec’s economy. Rather than…
Niobec Mine Expansion Project – Public Comments Invited
OTTAWA, September 30, 2013 – As part of the strengthened and modernized Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012(CEAA 2012) put in place to support the government’s Responsible Resource Development Initiative, the Canadian Environmental Assessment…
B.C. awards community forest agreement to Cortes Island
Friday, September 27, 2013 VICTORIA – The Province is enhancing economic opportunities and forest stewardship on Cortes Island by granting a local group a community forest agreement, Forests, Lands…
First Nations Accuse BC Government of Violating International Law by Issuing Enbridge Permits; Call on United Nations Special Rapporteur to Investigate
ANDERHOOF, BRITISH COLUMBIA and YINKA DENE TERRITORIES, BRITISH COLUMBIA– Sept. 30, 2013 – The Yinka Dene Alliance (YDA) is accusing the BC government of violating international law by issuing permits to…
Tahltan Central Council celebrates Fortune’s withdrawal from Klappan
Sep. 24/13 DEASE LAKE, BC, Sept 23 – The Tahltan Central Council is celebrating Fortune Minerals’ decision to halt mineral exploration activities in the Klappan. Mining company Fortune announced yesterday…
