Environment Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) issued a statement in response to the tabling of the 2010 report of the Commissioner on Environment and Sustainable Development, assuring Canadians the government is "taking action and delivering on our environmental priorities." Call 1-888-908-8008.
Environment Minister John Baird (Ottawa West-Nepean, ON) issued a statement to mark the end of the International Year of Biodiversity 2010. The full release is available online. Call 1-888-908-8008.
The ONE | Outfits from a New Era exhibit will be open to the public as of December 3. This exhibit, which was designed by Vous êtes ici and presented by the Biosphère, presents 16 original artistic creations focussing on various environmental issues. The full release is available online. Call 1-888-908-8008.
National Revenue Minister Keith Ashfield (Fredericton, NB), on behalf of Environment Minister John Baird (Ottawa West – Nepean, ON), announced the Nature Conservancy of Canada's successful acquisition of the Richibucto Dunes project — 43.74 hectares (108.08 acres) of land near Richibucto, New Brunswick, secured in part with funding from Environment Canada's Natural Areas Conservation Program. … Read more
Conservative MP Rick Norlock (Northumberland-Quinte West, ON), on behalf of Environment Minister John Baird (Ottawa West – Nepean, ON), announced $40,000 in funding to support environmental action focusing on conservation and protection of species at risk and their habitats, helping to preserve Canada's biodiversity in Ontario. The full release is available online. Call 1-888-908-8008. On … Read more
The governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories released their final response to the Joint Review Panel's (JRP) report on the Mackenzie Gas Project (MGP), entitled Foundation for a Sustainable Northern Future. The response outlines how the governments will ensure that appropriate mitigation measures are in place to respond to environmental, social, cultural and economic … Read more
Environment Minister Jim Prentice (Calgary Centre-North, AB) announced that a proposal for the Mount Milligan mine, near Prince George, has been granted federal authorizations to proceed. However, the Prosperity mine project as proposed, near Williams Lake, cannot be granted federal authorizations to proceed due to concerns about the significant adverse environmental effects of the project. … Read more
Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism) Rob Moore (Fundy Royal, NB), on behalf of Environment Minister Jim Prentice (Calgary Centre-North, AB), announced $25,000 in funding to support the conservation and protection of species at risk and their habitats in New Brunswick. The full release is available online. Call 1-888-908-8008. Environment Minister Jim Prentice (Calgary … Read more
Canada's Environment Minister, Jim Prentice (Calgary Centre-North, AB), and China's Minister of Environmental Protection, Zhou Shengxian, signed a renewed memorandum of understanding on environmental cooperation. The signing ceremony took place in Beijing. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-1441.
Environment Minister Jim Prentice (Calgary Centre-North, AB) delivered Canada's national statement to delegates at the United Nations Biological Diversity Conference. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-1441.
