Statement by the Honourable Christian Paradis, P.C., M.P. Minister of Natural Resources concerning Canada’s forest industryDiversification is the key to a prosperous future for Canada’s forest sector. Particularly, the development of biomarkets offers a wealth of possibilities. The forest sector of tomorrow will produce everything from solvents and plastics ...
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Forestry
Statement by Federal Minister on Forestry
Review of Railway Cost of Capital
Review of Railway Cost of Capital Methodology- January 18, 2010A review of the Canadian Transportation Agency’s (Agency) cost of capital methodology is currently in progress. The review is being conducted in two phases: a study phase and a hearing phase. In the study phase, an independent consultant...
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Forest Management Planning:NFLD
Forest Management Planning Process Begins in Central RegionThe Department of Natural Resources will start public discussion on the preparation of the new five-year operating plan for Forest Management Districts 10, 11, 12 and 13 in central Newfoundland with an initial meeting on January 20, 2010.This first session is open...
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First Nations Consultation Guides for BC Environmental Assessment
Proponent Guide for providing First Nation Consultation Information – Non-Treaty First Nations (formally called Supplemental to Environmental Assessment Office 2009 User Guide – Application Information Requirements and Required First Nations Information) (Jan 2010)This document provides guidance to proponents on meeting consultation expectations which relate to the potential impacts of...
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BC RANCHING TASK FORCE FINAL REPORT
December 09, 2009RANCHING TASK FORCE PRESENTS FINAL REPORT TO PROVINCE VICTORIA – The Ranching Task Force (RTF) presented its final report and recommendations to strengthen the ranching industry in B.C. to Minister of Agriculture and Lands Steve Thomson today.“I would like to thank the Ranching Task Force for their work on...
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PEI Lawn Care Pesticide Restrictions Announced
Lawn Care Pesticide Restrictions AnnouncedEnvironment, Energy & ForestryLegislative amendments introduced today, by Environment, Energy and Forestry Minister Richard Brown, will restrict the use and sale of many domestic class lawn care pesticides.The Pesticides Control (Restriction of Lawn-care Products) Amendment Act will ban the sale and use of domestic class pesticides...
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