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Adapting to Climate Change – Lexpert
Mining companies are starting to learn that climate change will undermine their own operations. Many are working now to save themselves from enormous future costs. COMPANIES WORLDWIDE ARE HAVING to change the way they do business in order to mitigate the effects of climate change on their operations. The mining industry in this country is […]
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Statements – Ministerial meeting on climate action co-chairs summary
September 16, 2017 – Montréal, Quebec – Canada, China, and the European Union Canada, China, and the European Union convened the Ministerial Meeting on Climate Action to advance discussions on the full implementation of the Paris Agreement and to demonstrate continued political commitment to global action. Representatives from 34 governments of major economies and other key […]
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New Roads to Riches – Lexpert
In a depressed market for commodities, mining companies will have to rely on government funding, P3s and the ambition of local communities to get their projects off the ground. THE CANADIAN MINING INDUSTRY’S success depends on its capacity to move its output to markets efficiently, at competitive prices and via modern infrastructure such as railways, […]
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There are Several Ways to Vote in Federal By-elections
GATINEAU, Thursday, September 21, 2017 For the by-elections now underway in Lac-Saint-Jean (Quebec) and Sturgeon River–Parkland (Alberta), electors can choose the voting option that best suits their schedule. They can vote: on election day, on Monday, October 23. at advance polls on Friday, October 13; Saturday, October 14; Sunday, October 15; or Monday, October 16. in person at an Elections Canada office, if they […]
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Revision of Lists of Electors Begins
Electors in Lac-Saint-Jean and Sturgeon River–Parkland Can Check or Update Their Voter Registration Online GATINEAU, Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Elections Canada has started revising the preliminary lists of electors for all polling divisions in Lac-Saint-Jean (Quebec) and Sturgeon River–Parkland (Alberta). Preliminary lists of electors are produced using information contained in the National Register of Electors. To vote in the federal […]
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The Indian Act: Breaking Its Stubborn Grip – Policy Options
The 141-year-old colonial legislation called the Indian Act has had an odious and ridiculously stubborn run on Canada’s law books, with roots that extend back before Confederation. The Act has framed the relationship between the Crown and First Nations peoples in paternalistic, settler terms, ignoring the commitments and spirit of the treaties, Indigenous governance structures, […]
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It’s achieving a balance,’ says newest of 4 female chiefs in 10 Quebec Cree communities – CBC
Christina Gilpin was elected the 1st female chief of Wemindji this week Sep 21, 2017 The James Bay Cree community of Wemindji has elected it first-ever female chief, Christina Gilpin. Her win means four of the 10 Quebec Cree communities now have women chiefs. “It’s a great honour to be trusted to take this position […]
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The Government of Canada Honours Dunkirk Piermaster Commander J. Campbell Clouston as a Hometown Hero at the Lachine Canal National Historic Site
September 21, 2017 Montreal, Quebec Parks Canada Canada’s national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas enable Canadians to experience their rich and varied history in a special way. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017, the Government of Canada invites Canadians to experience nature and learn more about our history. Parks Canada […]
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Speech: Provisional application of CETA – The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade
September 21, 2017 – Port of Montréal, PQ Check against delivery. This speech has been translated in accordance with the Government of Canada’s official languages policy and edited for posting and distribution in accordance with its communications policy. It’s a great pleasure to be here in the Port of Montreal because, well, as you can see, this […]
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CETA: Tariffs plummet to zero today as Canada-European Union deal gets under way
September 21, 2017 – Montreal, Québec – Global Affairs Canada Starting today, under the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA); Canadians, including Canadian business owners of all sizes and from all sectors are poised to benefit from unprecedented access to the EU market of half a billion customers, with a GDP of $22 trillion and […]
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