Minister of Natural Resources Joe Oliver (Eglington– Lawrence, ON) made a statement following the release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement by the U.S. State Department. Oliver is pleased with the release of the statement for the proposed Keystone XL pipeline project. Consideration for the Keystone XL application now moves to 'national interest determination,' where … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) expressed his profound sadness on the passing of friend and colleague, Martin Bergmann, in the tragic plane crash at Resolute Bay. Olivers said that as director of the Polar Continental Shelf Program, Bergmann's passion for the north was positively infectious; his legacy with Arctic science and logistics in … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) supported by Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Peter Penashue (Labrador, NL) announced the government will provide or purchase a loan guarantee for the lower Churchill River clean energy projects and signed the Memorandum of Agreement in St. John's. Oliver said it is estimated that these projects will generate total employment … Read more
Students from the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, the University of Waterloo and the University of Victoria joined Conservative MP Colin Carrie (Oshawa, ON) and Director of Engineering for General Motors of Canada Matt Crossley to launch the universities' participation in the latest advanced technology vehicle competition, EcoCAR 2: Plugging in to the Future. … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) and Conservative MP Jacques Gourde (Lotbinere-Chutes-de-la-Chaudiere, QC) launched the Government of Canada's new ecoENERGY Innovation Initiative in Toronto. The $97 million program will invest in research, development and demonstration projects for clean energy technologies. Oliver said support for clean energy technology is an effective way to both reduce … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) said that he concluded a successful visit to the United States capital of Washington for talks about the Canada-US energy relationship. Minister Oliver said he met with White House officials and congressional representatives to discuss the importance of Canada's energy relationship with the US and obtaining support for … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) announced an investment of $53 million in clean technology through Sustainable Development Technology Canada. The investment includes 17 new clean technology projects across Canada in the areas of agriculture, transportation, mining and energy. Oliver said these projects demonstrate the government's leadership in driving technology innovation to help create … Read more
Natural Resources Canada signed research agreements with the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta to advance metals and materials innovation. Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) said these will provide learning and research opportunities for Albertans, new jobs and training, and greater pipeline reliability and environmental protection. The full release is available … Read more
Federal, provincial and territorial energy and mines ministers supported a collaborative approach to energy at their annual meeting in Kananaskis, AB. The meeting was co-chaired by Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) and Alberta Energy Minister Ron Liepert. Oliver said Canada has great potential to help meet Canada's and the world's energy needs and … Read more
Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver (Eglington-Lawrence, ON) announced investments totalling $53.5 million to advance the transformation and evolution of Canada's forest industry. While visiting FPInnovations in Vancouver, Oliver announced seven projects to be funded through the Government's forest products programs: the Pulp and Paper Green Transformation program, the Transformative Technologies Research program, the Transformative Technologies … Read more
