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Minister Wilkinson Announces Over 50 New Projects Toward 2 Billion Trees
From: Natural Resources Canada December 12, 2022 As climate change exacerbates disasters like wildfires, flooding, temperature spikes and droughts, Canada and nations around the world are seeing natural environments lose biodiversity at a rapid pace. That is why Canada has welcomed the world to Montreal for the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) to bring about international […]
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Media advisory – Minister Wilkinson to Make Several Announcements at COP15
From: Natural Resources Canada MONTREAL — The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, will participate and make several announcements at the COP15 UN Biodiversity Conference in Montreal. Media availability to follow each event. Date: Monday, December 12, 2022 Location: Canada Pavilion Palais des congrès 1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle Montreal, QC H2Z 1H5 Events: Critical Minerals […]
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Inauguration of Cree Lumber sawmill in Waswanipi – Cree Lumber will be contributing to Cree Social and Economic Growth for Future Generations
WASWANIPI, QC, Nov. 24, 2022 – The Cree First Nation of Waswanipi, Mishtuk Corporation and Chantiers Chibougamau are proud to announce the inauguration of the Cree Lumber sawmill. This historic announcement builds on the signing of the Paix des Braves 20 years ago and represents the result of a unique partnership in Waswanipi. Through this […]
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Government of Canada Contributes $4.7 Million to Cree Forestry Project
From: Natural Resources Canada November 24, 2022 In rural, remote and Indigenous communities across the country, the Canadian forest sector continues to play a significant role in maintaining and creating good jobs. The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for the Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), on behalf of the […]
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Minister Wilkinson Releases New Report Showing the Impacts of Climate Change in Quebec and the Adaptation Efforts Underway
From: Natural Resources Canada August 9, 2022 Communities across Quebec have already felt the impact of our changing climate. Throughout the province, and particularly in the north, climate change is significantly threatening lands, habitats and biodiversity. The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, today announced the release of the Quebec Chapter of the Canada […]
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Cree Nation Signs the Aah Nuutaahtikwaaniwich Nisituhtimuwin Memorandum of Understanding
Nemaska, Eeyou Istchee (June, 8, 2022) – On June 2, 2022 the Aah Nuutaahtikwaaniwich Nisituhtimuwin Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Grand Chief Mandy Gull-Masty and Chiefs Clarence Jolly, Clarke Shecapio, Curtis Bosum, Thomas Neeposh and Marcel Happyjack. The Cree Nation Government, the Cree Nation of Mistissini, the Cree Nation of Nemaska, the Crees of […]
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Innovative Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Coming to Northern Quebec
From: Natural Resources Canada April 27, 2022 Sept-Îles, Quebec Natural Resources Canada Confronting climate change in thoughtful ways offers the potential for significant economic opportunities for businesses, communities and workers in Canada. That is why the Government of Canada is committed to building a clean energy future: to protect the environment, strengthen the economy […]
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Call for Standard Development Group member – Aboriginal Chamber
Applications Due: September 24th, 2021 In 2019, FSC Canada launched its new Forest Management Standard which replaced the regional forest management standards. The new standard does not have requirements for small-scale, low intensity, and community forests, as well as enhanced indicators for intact forest landscapes and Indigenous cultural landscapes. Developing these requirements will help ensure […]
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Canada Invests in Indigenous-led Forest Economy in Quebec
From: Natural Resources Canada August 10, 2021 Kebaowek, Quebec Natural Resources Canada Canada’s forest sector is an important source of employment for many Indigenous communities. The Government of Canada is investing in Indigenous-led development projects across the country to […]
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Fonds d’initiatives nordiques (FIN) – 34 projects receive $3.3 million in support north of the 49th parallel
QUEBEC CITY, June 30, 2021 – Thirty–four initiatives, from all regions of Quebec’s northern territory, were selected in the first call for projects of 2021 within the framework of the Fonds d’initiatives nordiques (FIN). The selected projects represent a total investment of more than $12.2 million. Jonatan Julien, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Minister […]
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