Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) spoke to the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association in Calgary. In his address, Oliver highlighted the crucial contribution of the pipeline industry to Canada's energy security and underlined the importance of this industry to the Canadian economy. Oliver said pipelines play a key role in delivering energy to heat … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) addressed the Economic Club of Canada in Ottawa and emphasized the important role that natural gas plays in Canada's energy and economic futures. Oliver highlighted his recent trips across Canada and the U.S., where his message has been clear: Canada is a global energy superpower that can supply … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) made a statement in support of the Keystone XL pipeline and Canada's energy industry. Oliver said Canada's energy sector is a cornerstone of the national economy and the country's future prosperity. Revenues to government from the upstream oil and gas sector in 2010 totalled more than $16 billion. … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) spoke to business leaders, decision makers and interested citizens at the Canadian Club in Toronto. Oliver highlighted his recent trips across Canada and the U.S., most recently to California, where he attended the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Transportation and Energy Ministerial Conference, where his message has been clear: Canada … Read more
The 2011 State of Canada's Forests report was tabled in Parliament. Each year, this authoritative report provides an overview of Canada's forests and forest sector, with the latest statistics accompanied by expert trend summaries. Two complementary web features are also available along with the report. The full report is available online. Call 613-996-2007.
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) concluded a trip to California to advocate the importance of Canada's energy supply to the United States, the Asia-Pacific region and the world at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Transportation and Energy Ministers' Conference. Oliver also met with influential U.S. think-tanks, business leaders, academics and government officials to examine … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) officially launched the Clean Technology Accelerator program in San Jose, California. Developed and managed by the Canadian Consulate General in San Francisco, the Canadian Technology Accelerator program aims to provide qualified Canadian technology companies with access to unique resources and contacts to help them grow on a global … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) took part in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Transportation and Energy Minister's Conference. The Conference kicked off a week of meetings and events for Oliver in California aimed at showcasing Canada as a global energy leader and a secure and reliable supplier of energy resources and clean energy technology … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $78 million in funding over the next two years to create jobs in the energy sector and save Canadian homeowners money while improving energy efficiency. The ecoENERGY Efficiency initiatives will help improve energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) announced $6.1 million in funding to benefit the New Brunswick economy and advance transformation in New Brunswick's forest industry. Two pulp and paper mills in New Brunswick received funding for three projects through the $1-billion Pulp and Paper Green Transformation Program. The improved environmental performance of these mills … Read more
