CBC NEWS — Thirteen Indigenous communities who control more than 50%t of the provincial allocated and active wood supply in Saskatchewan have banded together. According to a report by CBC News, the agreement was signed between the Montreal Lake Cree Nation, Big River First Nation, Pelican Lake First nation, Witchekan Lake First Nation and the…
The Ontario’s Government has appointed Clifford Bull to the newly created role of Special Advisor on Indigenous Affairs. Mr. Bull, the former Chief of Lac Seul First Nation, will advise Minister of Indigenous Affairs Greg Rickford on economic and social and jurisdictional issues affecting Indigenous communities. He will also serve as a liaison on behalf…
TOBIQUE FIRST NATION, NB /CNW — Canada’s forests continue to be important sources of good jobs in communities across the country, especially rural, remote and Indigenous communities. To ensure a direct benefit to Indigenous communities, our government is supporting Indigenous peoples’ participation in natural resources projects. Member of Parliament for Tobique–Mactaquac, T.J. Harvey, on behalf…
As a Nation, we are excited to announce that Huu-ay-aht has reached an agreement with Western Forest Products (Western) to purchase 7% of tenure ownership of TFL 44 for $7.2M. This will be done by Western transferring the main assets related to TFL 44 to a newly formed Limited Partnership (LP). This deal builds on…
WILLIAMS LAKE, BC – CNW — Canada’s forest sector continues to be an important generator of jobs in communities across the country, including rural, remote and Indigenous communities. Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, formally announced a multi-year $321,500 investment in two Indigenous forestry projects in British Columbia that will create jobs…
CBC NEWS — A First Nation in northwestern Ontario and a local conservation group want a piece of land that extends into Eagle Lake near Dryden removed from future forestry management planning and set aside so it becomes permanently off-limits to logging. That comes as the company that holds the sustainable forest license for the…
VICTORIA, BC, CNW — Indigenous communities have long been stewards of the environment, and the Government of Canada shares their commitment to conserving and protecting Canada’s nature, our diverse ecosystems, and species at risk. Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, announced that 28 Indigenous projects have been selected for early funding…
Changes Will Save Families Money; Reduce Gas Prices Today, Ontario’s Government for the People delivered on a promise to make life more affordable for families through the passage of Bill 4, The Cap and Trade Cancelation Act. The elimination of the cap and trade carbon tax will reduce gas prices, save the average family $260…
CNW- Canada’s forest sector continues to play a key role in our economy and our efforts to address climate change. The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources (NRCan), announced over $669,000 in funding for two forestry projects for Kitselas First Nation to position the community to pursue new business opportunities, provide training to…
REUTERS — China will cut import tariffs on textile products and metals, including steel products, to 8.4 percent from 11.5 percent, effective Nov. 1, the finance ministry said on Sunday. Beijing has pledged to take steps to increase imports this year amid rising tension with some of its biggest trading partners, such as the United…