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News Releases

December 2009

December 21
Saskatchewan Receives Ownership of Federal Minerals (released by Government of Saskatchewan)
December 17
Government of Canada Invests in Saskatchewan Biofuels
December 17
Governments of Canada and Ontario Invest in Forest Sector in Northern Ontario
December 17
Government of Canada Invites Investor Proposals for AECL CANDU Reactor Division
December 17
SRC To Test Biodiesel’s Performance in Agriculture Equipment (released by Saskatchewan Research Council)
December 9
Greengate Power Corporation Announces the Government of Canada's Contribution to Alberta's Largest Wind Energy Project (released by Greengate Power Corporation)
December 7
Government of Canada Invests in Clean Energy for First Nations Communities
December 4
Forest and Energy Sectors, Homeowners Benefit from Canada’s Economic Action Plan
December 4
Government of Canada Announces the Most Fuel-efficient Vehicles of 2010
December 3
Expert Panel Delivers Report on Isotopes

November 2009

November 27
Canadian Pacific Announces Industry-Leading Biodiesel Testing Underway (released by Canadian Pacific)
November 27
Government of Canada Creates Jobs by Investing in Green Projects in the North
November 27
Government of Canada Invests in Opportunities for Northerners
November 25
Minister Raitt Applauds Canadian Industrial Energy Efficiency Leaders
November 24
Government of Canada Funds State-of-the-art Clean Energy Technology in Alberta
November 10
Minister Raitt Concludes Successful Visit to New York
November 10
Government of Canada Invests in Saskatchewan Biofuels
November 10
Canadian Wood Rebuilds School Destroyed by Earthquake
November 9
China's Affordable Housing Creates Major Opportunity
November 9
Shanghai Code Approval Opens Up Market to Canadian Wood
November 6
Minister Raitt Hosts National Energy Roundtables
November 5
Canada’s Economic Action Plan Fostering New Opportunities for Canadian Wood Products

October 2009

October 27
Government of Canada Takes Action to Help Communities Adapt to Climate Change
October 26
Minister Raitt Announces Appointment of Temporary Members to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
October 23
Minister Raitt Hosts First Energy Roundtable
October 19
Statement by the Honourable Lisa Raitt, P.C., M.P. Minister of Natural Resources

Rothschild Report on AECL Restructuring
October 16
National Science and Technology Week Launched with Message from the International Space Station
October 15
Canada Shows Leadership at International Energy Meetings
October 14
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Alberta Premier announce cutting-edge clean energy project (released by Office of the Prime Minister)
October 13
Canada Demonstrates Clean Energy Leadership
at Global Forum
October 9
Government of Canada Invests in the Forest Industry’s Environmental Performance
October 8
Canada and Alberta Governments Invest in Major Carbon Capture and Storage Project
October 2
Government of Canada Invests in Ontario Biofuels

September 2009

September 25
Government of Canada Invests in Saskatchewan Biofuels
September 25
Government of Canada Invests in Mississauga Biofuels
September 24
Minister Raitt Celebrates National Forest Week
September 23
Government of Canada Advances Energy Roundtables
September 22
Government of Canada Welcomes State-of-the-Art Arctic Mapping Technology
September 21
Minister Raitt Celebrates National Forest Week
September 21
Government of Canada Invests In Better Living Conditions in Nunavut
September 16
Government of Canada Invests in Clean Energy for Newfoundland and Labrador
September 10
Government of Canada Supports Fuel Efficiency in Trucking Industry
September 10
Government of Canada Invests in Clean Energy for Ontario
September 1
Canada’s Energy Ministers Discuss a Sustainable Recovery
September 1
Canada’s Mines Ministers Discuss a Sustainable Recovery for the Mining Sector
September 1
Backgrounder: Regulatory Restructuring in the Resources Sector

August 2009

August 31
Government of Canada Invests in Saskatchewan Biofuels
August 24
Government of Canada Invests in Manitoba Biofuels
August 21
Government of Canada Invests in Hamilton Biofuels
August 20
ONE CHANGE: FUEL PILOT PROJECT LAUNCHES AT SUPEREX
August 19
Government of Canada Moving Forward on Historic Waste Clean Up in Clarington
August 12
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, P.C., M.P., Minister Of Health, and the Honourable Lisa Raitt, P.C., M.P., Minister of Natural Resources

Joint Statement from the Minister of Health
and the Minister of Natural Resources on Extended NRU Shutdown
August 6
Government of Canada Invests in Clean Energy for British Columbia
August 5
NRCan Data Supports Search for New Mineral Resources in Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador

July 2009

July 30
The Government of Canada Supports Fuel-Efficient Driving
July 30
Government of Canada Applauds International Recognition in Energy Efficiency for Canadian Industry
July 23
Government of Canada Invests in Renewable Power for Prince Edward Island
July 21
Creating Jobs and Benefiting Science: Canada–Ontario Partnership Invests in New Research Centre in Sault Ste. Marie
July 16
Expert Review Panel on Medical Isotope Production Holds First Meeting
July 8
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, P.C., M.P., Minister Of Health, and the Honourable Lisa Raitt, P.C., M.P., Minister of Natural Resources - Joint Statement from the Minister of Natural Resources and the Minister of Health on Extended NRU Shutdown
July 3
MORE THAN $61 MILLION TO BE INVESTED IN SAGUENAY–LAC-SAINT-JEAN
July 3
$34.7 million in additional funding to support the forest sector

June 2009

June 19
Government of Canada Announces Expert Review Panel Members and Call for Expressions of Interest to Supply Isotopes in the Medium and Long Term
June 19
Government of Canada Invests in Johnstown Ethanol Plant
June 17
Government of Canada Announces $1 Billion to Support Environmental Improvements for Pulp and Paper Industry
June 12
Canada’s Government Applauds Students for Green Vehicle Designs
June 7
Harper Government’s Economic Action Plan Helps Resource-based Industries
June 7
Harper Government’s Economic Action Plan Delivers Results for Resource-Based Industries
June 6
Harper Government Delivering Action to Support Home Owners: Invests in the Economy
June 1
Government of Canada Launches New Sustainable Communities Initiative

May 2009

May 29
Government of Canada Invests In High River Biodiesel
May 29
Government of Canada Invests in S&T Collaboration with Mohawk College
May 28
Government of Canada Announces Expert Review Panel For Long-Term Isotope Supply Solutions
May 28
Government of Canada Moves Forward on Restructuring Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
May 27
Statement by the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, P.C., M.P., Minister of Health and the Honourable Lisa Raitt, P.C., M.P., Minister of Natural Resources

Shutdown of Reactor Further Extended
May 25
Government of Canada Celebrates ENERGY STAR® Award Recipients
May 21
Statement by the Honourable Lisa Raitt, P.C., M.P. Minister of Natural Resources
May 20
Government of Canada Invests In Aylmer Ethanol Plant
May 19
Statement by the Honourable Lisa Raitt, P.C., M.P. Minister of Natural Resources and the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, P.C., M.P. Minister of Health
May 19
Harper Government Launches $1-Billion Clean Energy Fund, Invests in New Technology, Creates Jobs
May 15
$200M to help workers and communities weather the crisis
May 15
Government of Canada Invests in B.C. Solar Energy Program
May 14
Modernized Energy Efficiency Act Receives Royal Assent
May 14
HARPER GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES $1-BILLION FUND TO HELP FORESTRY AND OTHER COMMUNITIES AT RISK ACROSS CANADA
May 11
Creating Jobs and Benefitting Science – Government of Canada Invests in Modernizing Federal Laboratories in Nunavut
May 11
Government of Canada Funds New Brunswick's First Commercial Wind Farm
May 11
Government of Canada Celebrates National Mining Week — Strength through Innovation
May 11
Creating Jobs and Benefiting Science - Government of Canada Invests in Upgrading Federal Laboratories
May 11
Government of Canada Positions Mining Industry for Continued Success
May 11
Creating Jobs and Benefitting Science – Government of Canada Invests in Modernizing Federal Laboratories in New Brunswick
May 9
Creating Jobs and Benefitting Science – Government of Canada Invests in Modernizing Federal Laboratories in Calgary
May 9
Creating Jobs and Benefitting Science – Government of Canada Invests in Modernizing Federal Laboratories in Edmonton
May 8
Creating Jobs and Benefitting Science - Government of Canada Invests in Upgrading Federal Laboratories in Québec
May 7
Amendments to the Energy Efficiency Act Pass in the House of Commons
May 1
Federal Government Delivers Nuclear Research Funding to Canadian Universities

April 2009

April 30
Government of Canada Invests in Ontario Solar Energy Program
April 20

Governments of Canada and Quebec Take Additional Action to Further Address Immediate Forest Sector Challenges

April 20
Showcasing Canada's Clean Energy Industry: Government of Canada Announces Support for World's Biggest Hydrogen Project
April 17
Government of Canada Provides New Funding for Chatham Ethanol Plant
April 15
Government of Canada Provides New Funding for Tiverton Ethanol Plant
April 14
Canada's Economic Action Plan
Addresses Forest Sector's Challenges
April 8
Government of Canada Provides New Funding for Red Deer Ethanol Plant

March 2009

March 30
Save Money on Home Renovations Now! Minister Raitt Announces Limited-Time Offer for Canadian Homeowners
March 29
THE ATLANTIC ENERGY GATEWAY – MAKING ATLANTIC CANADA A LEADER IN CLEAN AND RENEWABLE ENERGY (released by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)
March 26
Investing in the Future, Creating Jobs: Government of Canada Supports Eight New Clean Energy Projects
March 26
Minister Day Announces New Initiatives to Support Responsible Practices for Canadian Businesses Abroad (released by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada)
March 21
Government of Canada invests in Okanagan Falls Economic Development (released by Western Economic Diversification Canada)
March 20
Minister of State Announces 20-percent Cut in Red Tape For Small Businesses (released by Industry Canada)
March 19
Lignol Project Awarded $1.82 Million in Additional Funding from SDTC (released by Sustainable Development Technology Canada)
March 17
Federal Funding Fosters Ecotourism in the Shuswap (released by Western Economic Diversification Canada)
March 6
PPIC Awarded $800,000 in Additional Funding from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (released by Sustainable Development Technology Canada)
March 6
Government of Canada Investing in Green, Clean Economy Sustainable Development Technology Canada funds 16 new projects (released by Sustainable Development Technology Canada)
March 5
New B.C. Renewable Energy Project will Improve Energy Prices and Create Jobs
March 2
Government of Canada extends Mineral Exploration Tax Credit

February 2009

February 20
Prince George Airport Runway Expansion Completed Thanks to Government of Canada Funding (released by Western Economic Diversification Canada)
February 20
Government of Canada Announces New Support for Solar Water Heating in B.C. Homes
February 17
Government Supports Innovative Technology, Invests in Saskatchewan Economy (released by Western Economic Diversification Canada)
February 11
Government of Canada Honours Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Award Winners
February 6
Government of Canada's Ecoaction Program Supports Halton Solar Project (released by Environment Canada)
February 4
California Air Resources Board and Government of Canada Join EcoCAR as Sponsors
February 4
EcoCAR Teams Roll Out Architectures for ‘Green' Vehicle of the Future
February 2
Polytechnique to the rescue of the forestry industry and the environment

Renewal of NSERC Chair in
Environmental Design Engineering

January 2009

January 30
Statement by the Honourable Lisa Raitt, P.C., M.P. Minister of Natural Resources
January 30
Government's New Home Renovation Tax Credit Takes Effect
January 23
Government of Canada Concludes Community Roundtables on Natural Resources
January 23
Government of Canada and DEVCO to Fund New Research Chair at CBU
January 23
Board Announces Appointment of New CEO (released by Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board)
January 21
Canadian Hydro Announces the Government of Canada's Contribution to the Wolfe Island Wind Project
January 19
Government of Canada Investment in Forestry, Pulp and Paper Technology (released by Western Economic Diversification Canada)
January 16
Government of Canada Launches New Resource to Help Industry Reduce Energy Use and Improve Productivity
January 15
Concordia's New John Molson School of Business Incorporates State of the Art Solar Technology (released by Concordia University)

 

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