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Historic Protection of Fitzpatrick Island by the Anishinabeg Aki Mikinak Kichi Sibi Land Trust
Kebaowek, October 28, 2025 – The Kebaowek, Temiscaming and Long Point First Nations are celebrating a historic moment with the acquisition of Fitzpatrick Island, a 34-hectare island known in Anishinaabemowin as Manido Namitic. This marks the first conservation project of its kind on private land in Quebec. This milestone results from over six years of […]
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Government of Canada contributes to major clean energy projects in Indigenous communities in Quebec
From: Natural Resources Canada Indigenous and remote communities across Canada are taking action to invest in renewable energy projects, reduce reliance on fossil fuels and advance energy sovereignty. Today, Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, on behalf of the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced […]
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smartEarth: Using satellite data to preserve Canada’s natural heritage
From: Canadian Space Agency Longueuil, Quebec, September 29, 2025 — Satellite Earth observation generates critical data that enables sectors such as agriculture, forestry, and natural resource management to operate more efficiently, plan ahead, and reduce costs – delivering significant economic benefits. One area that can greatly profit from this data is the conservation of ecosystems and species. Currently, the […]
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Mining, Forestry, Reconciliation: Parliamentary Secretary Guay Brings the Conversation to Northern Quebec
From: Natural Resources Canada August 6, 2025 Fostering inclusive economic development and ensuring that local communities, including Indigenous partners, benefit from these opportunities are key priorities for the Government of Canada. Today, Claude Guay, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, concluded a two-day tour of Northern Quebec, where he highlighted the […]
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Bill 97 – Modernization of the Forest Regime – No Predictability Without First Nations
WENDAKE, QC, April 25, 2025 – It is with great concern that the Assembly of First Nations Québec-Labrador (AFNQL) has taken note of Bill 97, An Act mainly to modernize the forest regime, introduced on April 23, 2025. The openness shown by the Minister of Natural Resources and Forests during meetings prior to the introduction […]
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Canada Announces Support for Quebec’s Forest Sector
From: Natural Resources Canada March 20, 2025 Canada’s forest sector is an important contributor to our national economy. Since 2017, Canada’s softwood lumber exports have been subject to unfair and unwarranted U.S. duties and now face the threat of additional unjustified trade barriers. It is now more important than ever to support Canadian businesses so […]
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Canada Supports Tree-Planting Activities in Gatineau and Across Quebec
From: Natural Resources Canada March 18, 2025 Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, along with the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Culture and Identity, Parks Canada and Quebec Lieutenant, announced more than $16 million in funding for four tree-planting projects that will bring environmental, health and social benefits to […]
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Federal Investment Contributes to the Planting of 500,000 Trees in Montreal
From: Natural Resources Canada March 4, 2025 Montrealers will see a significant increase in their urban tree canopy, thanks to tree-planting efforts that will result in over 500,000 trees on the island by 2030. At an event in Montreal today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, on behalf of the Honourable […]
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Canada Invests in Climate Change Adaptation to Keep Communities Safe in Quebec and Across Canada
From: Natural Resources Canada Across the country, the impacts of climate change are becoming more severe and more frequent with extreme events like floods, wildfires and heatwaves on the rise. Gradual changes, like thawing permafrost in the north and rising sea levels in coastal regions, are also affecting the safety of our communities and quality […]
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Forestry Regime Reform – First Nations Firmly Call for the Postponement of the Bill’s Tabling
WENDAKE, QC, Feb. 19, 2025 The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) and a coalition of First Nations Chiefs whose territories are directly affected by the Quebec government’s bill on the new forest regime, strongly denounce the lack of transparency of the Minister of Natural Resources and Forests, Maité Blanchette-Vézina, as well as her failure […]
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