Slowdown in Mining Sector Holds Back Economies of Canada’s Territories in 2013
Stronger growth expected in 2014 and beyond Whitehorse, October 16, 2013 – Lower commodity prices will hold back mineral exploration in Canada’s territories, cooling previously-robust economic growth in the territories…
Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq Leaders Meet to Discuss Fisheries Mandate
For Immediate Release October 3, 2013 A Fisheries Mandate that has recently been introduced by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) for the Atlantic was discussed among the Chiefs…
Trudeau Foundation is proud to award four new Trudeau fellowships
Four researchers from four Canadian universities share $900,000 in awards MONTREAL, Oct. 16, 2013 – The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation is happy to announce today, at the Université de Montréal, the names of the…
Provincial Government Announces $10 Million for Parkland Trades and Technology Centre
OCTOBER 15, 2013 Highlights Matching Scholarship Dollars to Yorkton Tribal Council’s Six Member First Nations Students Premier Brad Wall has announced that the Provincial Government is providing $10 million in…
Yukon and Alaska fund feasibility study to assess potential for further cooperation
FOR RELEASE October 15, 2013 WHITEHORSE—The governments of Yukon and Alaska have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to assess the feasibility of developing electrical and telecommunications connections between Yukon…
British Columbia and Alberta work together to strengthen resource sector
OCT 15 2013 B.C. Premier Christy Clark and Alberta Premier Alison Redford today released the terms of reference guiding their joint working group to open new energy export markets. The…
Harper Government Announces Next Steps on Energy Innovation
October 11, 2013 OTTAWA — The Honourable Joe Oliver, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, today announced that Natural Resources Canada will be holding Energy Innovation Roundtables across Canada over the coming…
Samsung, Connor Clark & Lunn and Six Nations announce financing for largest solar project in Canada
GRAND RENEWABLE SOLAR PROJECT TO CREATE HUNDREDS OF LOCAL JOBS IN THE COMMUNTY TORONTO, Oct. 15, 2013 – Samsung Renewable Energy, Inc. (Samsung) today announced the formation of a partnership with Connor Clark &…
Kivalliq Acquires Baker Basin Uranium Property in Nunavut Territory, Canada
October 15, 2013 Kivalliq Energy Corporation (“Kivalliq”, TSX-V: KIV) has made a strategic addition to the Company’s project portfolio through a transaction with Pacific Ridge Exploration Ltd. (“Pacific Ridge”, TSX-V:…
Dominion Diamond Corporation reports Diavik and Ekati Diamond Mine Third Calendar Quarter Production
TORONTO, Oct. 15, 2013 – Dominion Diamond Corporation (TSX:DDC) (NYSE:DDC) (the “Company”) reports Diavik and Ekati Diamond Mine third calendar quarter production results. The Company has filed a project description report for the Lynx Project and expects to…
