Catalyst Paper purchase secures 1,500 local forestry jobs
Press Release Oct. 9, 2018 VICTORIA – The jobs and livelihoods of 1,500 British Columbia forestry workers are being secured by Paper Excellence Canada’s (PEC) acquisition of Catalyst Paper’s facilities…
Government Announces Part II of Path Forward on the Trans Mountain Expansion Project
Press Release October 3, 2018 Ottawa, Canada Natural Resources Canada There is no relationship more important to the Government of Canada than the one with Indigenous peoples. We are committed to…
Ontario Takes First Step Towards Provincial Forestry Strategy
Press Release Province Will Listen to People of Ontario on How to Attract Investment, Create Jobs in Forestry Sector September 27, 2018 Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Starting in…
Tree Canada to host recognition event for residents who received 2018 community grants
Press Release (Fort McMurray, AB – September 17, 2018) – On Saturday, September 22, 2018, Tree Canada and CN will host a recognition event for residents of the Regional Municipality…
K’ó moks and Qualicum First Nations will pilot SFI Module for Indigenous Peoples, Families, and Communities
Press Release Sep 17, 2018 Comox, BC: K’ómoks First Nation, in partnership with Qualicum First Nation, welcomed TimberWest, the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB), and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc.…
Government Supports Economic Growth for Indigenous Communities Through the Softwood Lumber Action Plan
Press Release From: Natural Resources Canada September 13, 2018 – Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Natural Resources Canada Our government is strengthening and supporting Indigenous jobs in Canada’s forestry sector. Canada’s Minister…
YT Government: Minister Pillai attends Canadian Council of Forest Ministers’ meeting in Halifax
Press Release Energy, Mines and Resources Minister Ranj Pillai met with provincial and territorial ministers at the annual meeting of the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers this week in Halifax,…
Pacheedaht and Cowichan Lake to benefit from unique community forest agreement
Press Release Sep 08, 2018 DUNCAN – People in the Cowichan Lake communities and Pacheedaht First Nation will benefit from a unique community forest agreement for the Qala:yit [Kwah-LIE-it] Community…
Government Supports Economic Growth for Indigenous Communities Through Softwood Lumber Action Plan
Press Release September 7, 2018 – Halifax, Nova Scotia – Natural Resources Canada As Canada leads the way in sustainable growth, our government is supporting Indigenous-led economic growth in Canada’s…
Canadian Forest Ministers Conference Concludes
Press Release Sep 07, 2018 Forest ministers from across the country concluded discussions and renewed their vision for Canada’s forests at their annual meeting today, Sept. 7, in Halifax. This…
