Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) and CEO of Sustainable Development Technology Canada Vicky Sharpe announced that the government is showing its commitment to a green Canadian economy with an investment to help eight new clean technology projects from across the country reach commercialization. Oliver said that the government is committed to supporting clean … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) addressed the British Columbia Chamber of Commerce and the Association for Mineral Exploration of BC's Mineral Exploration RoundUp 2012. Oliver highlighted the importance of innovation in the exploration and mining sectors and the need to diversify Canada's energy markets. Speaking to the BC Chamber of Commerce, Oliver outlined … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) and National Defence Minister Peter MacKay (Central Nova, NS) welcomed news of a major commitment to Canada's offshore energy resources. The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board announced Shell Canada Limited as the winning bidder for four parcels of land off the Nova Scotia coast, resulting from a bid … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) made a statement on the Keystone XL Pipeline. Oliver said the government is obviously disappointed with the announcement regarding the Keystone XL pipeline. He said Canada respects the right of the United States to make its own decisions. However, it is clear that the process is not yet … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) discussed the importance of Canada's natural resources to the Canadian economy and global energy security at the University of Toronto's prestigious Hart House Alumni Dinner Series. Oliver spoke to Canada's regulatory system, the importance of the fundamentals in Canada's approach to economic prosperity and the pivotal role that … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) announced the Government of Canada’s 2012 ecoENERGY for Vehicles Awards recognizing the most fuel-efficient new vehicles sold in Canada in 10 different classes. Oliver said fuel consumption ratings for vehicles provide Canadians with the right tools to help make informed decisions to lower their fuel costs while reducing … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) issued an open on Canada's commitment to diversify the country's energy markets and the need to further streamline the regulatory process in order to advance Canada's national economic interest. Oliver said that Canada is on the edge of a historic choice: to diversify its energy markets away from … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) announced the appointment of Rumina Velshi to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. Velshi has been appointed a permanent commission member for a term of five years. Velshi will serve on the seven-member Commission Tribunal, which makes decisions on nuclear regulatory matters including the licensing of major nuclear facilities. … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) announced that the environmental assessment has been completed on the Joslyn North Mine Project. Proposed by Total E&P Canada, this project signifies a major new investment in Canada's oil sands, and jobs and growth for Canada. Oliver said that the Joslyn North Mine will mean as much as $9 … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) opened the Solar Canada 2011 conference in Toronto and highlighted the growing importance of renewable technologies in Canada's energy mix. Oliver discussed the solar industry's strong foundation for growth and the government's continued support for research, development and deployment in solar technologies. Oliver said that through the government's support for … Read more
