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The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of Natural Resources, delivers Keynote Speech to the Canadian Bar Association’s Environmental, Energy and Resources Law Summit.
June 1, 2018 Thank you and good afternoon, everyone. I was struck by the theme you have chosen for this Summit: The Intersection of Energy and the Environment, because it speaks directly to the challenges — and opportunities — before us, as Canadians, as citizens of the world. We are in the midst of something that has […]
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Greenpeace Canada remains a member of FSC
March 29, 2018 Following its restructuring three years ago to decentralize the organization, Greenpeace International has decided to decentralize its membership in the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) as well. As a result, Greenpeace International will allow its FSC membership to expire in 2018, with its national offices determining if and how to best engage with […]
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The Outaouais region – Public consultation on forestry activities
GATINEAU, QC, March 5, 2018 – From February 26 to March 23, 2018, the Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs (MFFP) invites the public to express its opinion on the forestry operations included in the Outaouais Operational Integrated Forest Management Plans 2018-2023 (PAFIO) for the Coulonge (UA 71-51 and 71-52), Basse-Lièvre (UA 72-51) and Haute-Gatineau-et-du-Cabonga (UA 73-51, […]
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Call for National Risk Assessment Working Group Participants – FSC Canada
Thursday, 25 January 2018 The National Risk Assessment (NRA) seeks to determine the risk designation for all 5 controlled wood categories, following the framework established by FSC International. The National Risk Assessment for Canada, once approved, will replace Company Risk Assessments currently used by FSC Certificate Holders sourcing non-certified material originating in Canadian forests. Since […]
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FSC Canada welcomes Catharine Grant, Cameron Shiell and David Flood to the FSC Canada Board of Directors
November 27, 2017 It is with great pleasure that we announce the new FSC Canada Board of Directors for 2017-2019. “FSC Canada’s Board of Directors are fundamental to the organization providing diverse Aboriginal, Economic, Social and Environmental interests, and bringing integrity and resilience to the FSC system. With a strong and chamber balanced Board of […]
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FSC Canada: Embarking on the final stages of the National Forest Management Standard
13 November 2017 Embarking on the final stages of the National Forest Management Standard Following the field testing of the National Forest Management Standard in spring 2017, the Standards Development Group has been working diligently to reach consensus on a final version of the standard. The new standard has several key elements that differentiate it […]
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Statement: Minister Carr Marks National Forest Week
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, issued the following statement today, to mark National Forest Week: Every September, Canadians celebrate our shared forest heritage and recognize the importance of this valuable, renewable resource through National Forest Week. This year’s celebration, under the theme “Our Stories, Our Future: Celebrating Canada’s Forests”, will be enjoyed by many […]
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Canada to host meeting of global forestry leaders to plan future of responsible forest development
MONTREAL, Sept. 19, 2017 – The world’s leading forest certification organization, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), will hold its triennial global General Assembly in Canada for the first time from October 8-13, 2017, in Vancouver. 800 people from more than 80 countries, including leaders in global forestry, will be attending to focus on how to […]
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Annual General Meeting of FSC Canada Builds Consensus to Raise Forest Sustainability to a New Level
Leading forest certification organization finalizing new standard to ensure Canada’s forests meet responsible forestry of the 21st century MONTREAL, June 28, 2017 – The annual general meeting of the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC® ) Canada, is being held in Montreal June 28-29 to finalize its new forest management standard to ensure Canada’s forests meet all […]
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Speech – The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of Natural Resources, delivers the keynote address at the Canada in Conversation event hosted by the Embassy of Canada.
Thank you, Ambassador – and thanks to all of the staff here at the Embassy. I also want to thank our Chinese guests for joining us this evening. We are honoured by your presence. It’s a privilege to be joined on this trip by such an impressive delegation of Canadian business, government and Indigenous leaders. […]
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