Press Release Department: Federal - Natural Resources Canada

On behalf of Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.), Conservative MP Mark Strahl (Chilliwack-Fraser Canyon, B.C.) announced a new partnership with the University of British Columbia that will foster advanced materials research and development. This new Collaborative Research Agreement will strengthen research and contribute to new technologies relevant to the automotive, steel and pipeline … Read more

Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) and Newfoundland and Labrador's Minister of Natural Resources Tom Marshall announced new leadership for the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (C-NLOPB). Scott Tessier has been appointed the new chair and CEO, while Edward Williams will serve as vice-chair. The full release is available online. Call 613-996-2007.

Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) issued a statement following the decision of Dave Heineman, Governor of Nebraska, to approve the re-route for the proposed TransCanada Keystone XL pipeline that would avoid the state's environmentally sensitive Sandhills region. Oliver said the government welcomes the positive decision by the Nebraska Governor, Dave Heineman, to approve … Read more

Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) issued a statement to welcome participants to British Columbia for the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference. According to organizers, over 10,000 investors and approximately 500 mining companies from around the world are participating in this year's annual event. The full statement is available online. Call 613-996-2007.

Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.), Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training for British Columbia, and industry representatives applauded the opening of the Donguri Anne Public Library, the first building funded under the Canada-Tohoku Reconstruction Project. The Canada-Tohoku Reconstruction Project is a $4.6-million commitment to help rebuild public facilities using Canadian … Read more

Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) released a statement in response to Kinder Morgan's announcement of the proposed Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project. Oliver noted that the proposed Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project is subject to independent, science-based regulatory review and can only proceed if it meets strict environmental safety standards. The … Read more

On behalf of Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.), Conservative MP Jeff Watson (Essex, Ont.) announced a new partnership between the Government of Canada and the University of Windsor that will help increase innovation in the automotive sector. This new Collaborative Research Agreement will strengthen research and contribute to new technologies designed to increase … Read more

Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) released a statement regarding TransCanada Corporation's announcement that it has been selected by Progress Energy Canada Ltd. to design, build, own and operate the proposed $5 billion Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project. The government welcomes proposals for resource projects – subject to proper regulatory review – that increase … Read more

The process to establish a selection panel to appoint a new full-time Chair and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (C-NLOPB) has been launched under the terms of the Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord Implementation Act. The position of Chair and CEO became vacant on October 26, 2012. Until a new … Read more

Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) announced the appointment of Jacques Gauthier as a temporary member of the National Energy Board (NEB). Gauthier has over 15 years of experience as a senior executive in the area of renewable energy, and he has served on a wide variety of boards and committees, including the Quebec … Read more