Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) visited the Irving Oil refinery and delivered remarks at the Saint John Board of Trade to highlight the government's plan for responsible resource development. Oliver was joined for his remarks by David Alward, premier of New Brunswick. The full release is available online. Call 613-996-2007. Natural Resources Minister … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) announced the re-appointment of Dr. Michael Binder as president of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. Binder, who was first appointed to the position in January 2008, has been re-appointed for a five-year term. More information is available online. Call 613-996-2007.
On behalf of Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.), Conservative MP Rick Norlock (Northumberland-Quinte West, Ont.) announced the first major construction contract for the implementation phase of the Port Hope Project. The $22-million contract for the construction of a new waste water treatment plant at the site of the Port Hope long-term low-level radioactive … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) delivered remarks to the Business Council of British Columbia highlighting the federal government's commitment to building shared prosperity across Canada. The federal government plan for responsible resource development supports 800,000 direct jobs across Canada while ensuring the environment is protected. More information is available online. Call 613-996-2007.
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) met with Dr. Fatih Birol, chief economist of the International Energy Agency, to discuss the agency's World Energy Outlook 2012. The agency is the leading authority on global energy supply and demand trends. Its 2012 report, released earlier this month, highlights Canada's need for infrastructure to export Canada's … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) delivered remarks to the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal, where he highlighted the federal government's priority of supporting jobs, economic growth and long-term prosperity across Canada. In 2011, natural resource sectors represented 11 percent of Quebec's gross domestic product, providing jobs for nearly 175,000 people. Oliver said … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) visited Ultramar's Jean-Gaulin refinery in Levis, Que., where he met with company officials and staff. The natural resource sectors in Quebec support up to 11 per cent of the province's gross domestic product. The government's plans for responsible resource development support jobs and critical social programs, including health and … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) highlighted the importance of Responsible Resource Development to jobs for Aboriginal peoples and Canada's economy. Oliver discussed how the federal government's plans will contribute to further increasing Aboriginal people's participation in the mining and exploration sector. The Mining Association of Canada estimates that 7.5 per cent of Canadians … Read more
The independent Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board (CNSOPB) announced Shell Canada Limited and BP Exploration Operating Company Limited as the winning bidders for eight parcels of land off the Nova Scotia coast, resulting in a total bid of over $1 billion for offshore exploration activities. Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) and National Defence … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, Ont.) made a statement in recognition of Ontario Wood WORKS! Awards Gala. This annual event brings together architects, engineers, suppliers, government officials, industry representatives and academics to honour the people and organizations pursuing excellence and innovation in wood design in Ontario. The full statement is available online. Call 613-996-2007.
