News Releases 2011

December 2011

December 21, 2011
Government of Canada Invests in Clean Energy in Alberta
December 20, 2011
Minister Oliver Appoints New CNSC Member
December 19, 2011
FCM's Green Municipal Fund Supports the City of Parksville's Official Community Plan Review (released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
December 19, 2011
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports Stratford’s Phase II Assessment and Remedial Action Plan for the Cooper Site(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
December 12, 2011
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the City of Wetaskiwin’s wastewater treatment facility upgrade(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
December 12, 2011
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the City of Ottawa’s City of Ottawa LEED® Silver Centrepointe Theatre Expansion(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
December 9, 2011
Natural gas for transportation roadmap launched(released by the Canadian Natural Gas Vehicle Alliance )
December 8, 2011
NIAGARA’S NEW HOME BUILDERS EMBRACE NEXT GENERATION TECHNOLOGY(released by EnerQuality)
December 8, 2011
Minister Oliver Announces the Designation of a New Deputy Administrator to the Northern Pipeline Agency
December 8, 2011
Minister Oliver Announces Appointment of New Member to the Canada–Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board
December 8, 2011
Minister Oliver Appoints New CNSC Temporary Members
December 8, 2011
Minister Oliver Announces Significant Milestone for the Joslyn North Oil Sands Project
December 5, 2011
Minister Oliver Highlights Role of Solar Industry in Canada’s Energy Sector

November 2011

November 30, 2011
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund Supports Energy Analysis at the Regional Municipality of York Water and Wastewater Facilities(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
November 30, 2011
Canadian Industry Awarded for Leadership in Energy Efficiency
November 28, 2011
Statement from the Government of Canada, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Government of Nova Scotia on the Lower Churchill Project
November 28, 2011
FCM's Green Municipal Fund Supports the City of Beauharnois's Plan Beauharnois 20/20(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
November 24, 2011
Minister Oliver Discusses Innovation and Smart Regulation for Major Projects
November 22, 2011
Minister Oliver Stresses Importance of the Canadian Mining Sector at Mining Day on the Hill
November 21, 2011
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the District of Squamish’s rehabilitation of the Blue Barn(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
November 18, 2011
Minister Oliver Discusses Benefits of Energy Resources to Canada’s Economy
November 12, 2011
Minister Oliver Concludes Mission to Strengthen Trade Ties With Japan
November 10, 2011
Canada and B.C. Announce Funding for Canada-Tohoku Reconstruction Project
November 10, 2011
Statement from the Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, on the Keystone XL Pipeline
November 9, 2011
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the City of Saskatoon’s sustainable community visioning initiative(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
November 9, 2011
Minister Oliver Promotes Canadian Energy in China
November 9, 2011
Governments of Canada and United States Harmonize Approach to Save Energy in Commercial Buildings
November 9, 2011
Minister Oliver Promotes Canadian Expertise in Wood-Frame Construction in China
November 8, 2011
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the Town of Whitby’s development of a sustainable community plan for Port Whitby(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
November 7, 2011
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the City of London’s RETHINK Energy London initiative(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
November 7, 2011
Government of Canada Invests in Renewable Power in New Brunswick
November 7, 2011
Minister Oliver Promotes Canadian Resources and Expertise in China
November 7, 2011
Minister Oliver Promotes Modern Canadian Wood-Frame Construction in China
November 4, 2011
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the development of the City of Cambridge’s Sustainable Community Plan(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
November 3, 2011
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the Halifax Regional Municipality’s Four-Pad Ice Arena Complex (The BMO Centre)(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
November 2, 2011
Canada and Norway Promote Cooperation in Energy Resource Development
November 1, 2011
Government of Canada Invests in Clean Energy Technology in Quebec
November 1, 2011
New Marine Energy Roadmap Launched in Montreal (issued by Ocean Renewable Energy Group)

October 2011

October 31, 2011
Minister Oliver Reinforces Canada’s Role as a World Energy Leader
October 27, 2011
Minister Oliver Outlines Importance of Canada’s Clean Tech Industry
October 23, 2011
Minister Oliver Objects to the European Union’s Discrimination of Canadian Crude Oil
October 20, 2011
Minister Oliver Promotes Canada’s International Energy Interests in Paris and London
October 17, 2011
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the Municipality of Red Lake's Sustainable Community Plan(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
October 14, 2011
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the Kitchener Wastewater Treatment Plant Centrate Management Update in Waterloo Region(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
October 13, 2011
Harper Government Secures Jobs through Forest Sector Innovation and Renewal - Quesnel, B.C.
October 13, 2011
Harper Government Secures Jobs through Forest Sector Innovation and Renewal - Boyle, Alberta
October 13, 2011
Harper Government Secures Jobs through Forest Sector Innovation and Renewal - Sainte-Foy, Quebec
October 13, 2011
Harper Government Secures Jobs through Forest Sector Innovation and Renewal - Slave Lake, Alberta
October 13, 2011
Harper Government Secures Jobs through Forest Sector Innovation and Renewal - The Pas, Manitoba
October 13, 2011
Minister Oliver Discusses Business Opportunities Provided by Canada’s Natural Resources
October 12, 2011
Government of Canada Signs Research Agreement with the University of Waterloo
October 7, 2011
Minister Oliver Announces New Chair and CEO of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
October 5, 2011
Minister Oliver Honours Outstanding Achievement in the Canadian Energy Sector
October 4, 2011
Minister Oliver reinforces strategic Canada-U.S. energy relationship

September 2011

September 29
Minister Oliver Highlights the Contribution of the Canadian Pipeline Industry to Energy Security and the Economy
September 28
Minister Oliver: Natural Gas Holds a Prominent Place in Canada’s Energy and Economic Future
September 26
Minister Oliver Highlights Canada’s Energy Advantage at International Science Meeting
September 26
Minister Oliver Highlights Canada’s Energy Advantage at International Science Meeting
September 26
Statement by the Honourable Joe Oliver, P.C., M.P., Minister of Natural Resources, on the Keystone XL Pipeline
September 23
Minister Oliver Touts Canada’s Energy Resources and Economic Strengths
September 22
Statement by the Honourable Joe Oliver, P.C., M.P., Minister of Natural Resources, on the Keystone XL Pipeline
September 16
Statement by the Honourable Joe Oliver, P.C., M.P., Minister of Natural Resources, on National Forest Week
September 15
Minister Oliver Promotes Canada as a Secure Energy Supplier to Asia–Pacific Region
September 15
Minister Oliver Promotes Canada as Secure Energy Partner to California
September 14
Minister Oliver Promotes Investment in Canada while at Stanford University Think-Tank on California Tour
September 14
Government of Canada Announces New Initiative for Canadian Clean Energy Businesses
September 13
Minister Oliver Attends First-Ever Joint APEC Transportation and Energy Minister’s Conference
September 7
Harper Government Invests in New Energy Efficiency Initiatives
September 6
Government of Canada Announces New Funding for Forest Communities in New Brunswick

August 2011

August 26
Statement by the Honourable Joe Oliver, P.C., M.P., Minister of Natural Resources, Following the Release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement by the U.S. State Department
August 22
Statement by the Honourable Joe Oliver, P.C., M.P., Minister of Natural Resources
August 19
Harper Government Announces Agreement to Provide Loan Guarantee for Lower Churchill River Clean Energy Projects
August 17
ELECTROVAYA TO PROVIDE 1.2MWH LITHIUM ION BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS)
UNDER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CLEAN ENERGY FUND FOR DEMONSTRATION PURPOSES IN ONTARIO
August 16
Canada Launches Canadian University Teams’ Participation in EcoCAR 2
August 2
Harper Government Launches New Clean Energy Innovation Initiative

July 2011

July 29
Minister Oliver Promotes Canadian Energy and Cooperation with Washington
July 28
Harper Government Announces Clean Technology Projects Across Canada
July 28
Harper Government Announces Clean Technology Projects in Ontario
July 28
Harper Government Announces Clean Technology Projects in Quebec
July 28
Harper Government Announces Clean Technology Project in Nova Scotia
July 28
Harper Government Announces Clean Technology Projects in British Columbia
July 28
Harper Government Announces Clean Technology Projects in Alberta
July 19
Government of Canada Signs Research Agreements with University of Calgary and University of Alberta
July 19
Canada’s Annual Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference
Canadian Mines Ministers Discuss Opportunities for Mining Sector
July 19
Canada’s Annual Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference
Energy Ministers support collaborative approach to energy
July 14
Harper Government Invests in Transformation of Canada’s Forest Industry
July 13
More Savings for Canadians Who Make Home Improvements
July 6
Government of Canada Launches Call for Proposals for Forest Industry Transformation Funding

June 2011

June 29
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the City of Kitchener’s consolidated maintenance facility(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
June 29
Government of Canada and SNC-Lavalin Group Reach Agreement on AECL CANDU Reactor Division
June 28
Government of Canada Invests in Wind Energy in Southern Ontario
June 24
Governments Team Up for Carbon Capture and Storage Technology in Alberta
June 23
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the City of Guelph’s Creation of a secondary plan for the Guelph Innovation District(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
June 23
Canadian Team Places Third in Green Vehicle Competition
June 15
Enbridge and RES Canada Celebrate Talbot Wind Project Completion on Global Wind Day 2011(released by Enbridge)
June 11
Golden and Field home to a Canadian first
BC Hydro breaks ground on innovative clean energy project(released by BC Hydro)
June 8
Government of Canada Invests in Wind Energy in Ontario
June 1
Government of Canada Announces Energy Star®Winners

March 2011

March 24
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund helps Brampton, Richmond Hill and Vaughan measure sustainability performance(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
March 24
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the City of Brantford’s clean-up of the Greenwich-Mohawk Brownfield site(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
March 24
The Government of Canada Invests in Canada's Forest Sector
March 24
Governments of Canada and Quebec Announce Accord on Quebec’s Offshore Resources
March 21
The Greater Peterborough Area Looks to a Sustainable Future(released by City of Peterborough)
March 21
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and Region of Peel action plan for County Court(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
March 21
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and York Region action plan for the Lake Wilcox community(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
March 21
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville’s Regional Integrated Community Sustainability Plan(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
March 18
Government of Canada Invests in Renewable Energy Projects in Quebec
March 18
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the City of Abbotsford’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan
(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
March 18
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the Village of Telkwa’s Sustainable Community Plan(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
March 18
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the City of Campbell River’s tidal power study
(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
March 17
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports Clairmont Heights Area Structure Plan for sustainability in the County of Grande Prairie (released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
March 17
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund commits $200,000 to the City of Sudbury for a photovoltaic power study
(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
March 17
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports feasibility study of water treatment infrastructure upgrades in the Town of Pictou
(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
March 16
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund helps twelve Manitoba municipalities develop climate change action plans
(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
March 16
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the development of a district energy system for the City of Saint John
(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
March 16
Government of Canada Renews Funding for Geospatial Initiative(Sherbrooke, Quebec)
March 14
Harper Government Invests in Canada's Forest Sector(Powell River, British Columbia)
March 14
Harper Government Invests in Canada's Forest Sector(Prince George, British Columbia)
March 14
Harper Government Invests in Canada's Forest Sector(Nackawic, New Brunswick)
March 14
Harper Government Invests in Canada's Forest Sector(Nanaimo, British Columbia)
March 14
Harper Government Invests in Canada's Forest Sector(Okanagan Falls, British Columbia)
March 14
Harper Government Invests in Canada's Forest Sector(Kingsey Falls, Quebec)
March 14
Harper Government Invests in Canada's Forest Sector(Temiscaming, Quebec)
March 14
Harper Government Invests in Canada's Forest Sector(La Tuque, Quebec)
March 14
Harper Government Invests in Canada's Forest Sector(Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan)
March 14
Harper Government Invests in Canada's Forest Sector(Port Alberni, British Columbia)
March 14
Harper Government Invests in Canada's Forest Sector(Cabano, Quebec)
March 14
Statement by the Honourable Christian Paradis, P.C., M.P., Minister of Natural Resources, on the International Year of Forests
March 10
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund celebrates support for the City of London’s smart growth and renewable energy initiatives(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
March 8
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund celebrates support for the City of London’s smart growth and renewable energy initiatives(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
March 8
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund commits $2,300,000 for the Town of Newmarket’s LEED® Silver Operations Centre(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
March 7
Government of Canada Strengthens Commitment to Mineral Exploration
March 3
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the development of a feasibility study to provide process water to Alberta’s Industrial Heartland(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)

February 2011

February 28
Harper Government Protects Jobs in Canada's Forest Sector
February 27
Harper Government Invests in Clean Energy Projects Across the Country
February 27
Harper Government Invests in Clean Energy
February 27
Harper Government Invests in Clean Energy Project in Nova Scotia
February 27
Harper Government Invests in Clean Energy Project in Saskatchewan
February 25
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund commits $1,988,800 to the Town of Halton Hills for construction of a new LEED® library in Acton(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
February 24
Governments of Canada and B.C. Invest in Renewable Energy Project
February 24
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the City of Calgary’s Community Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
February 23
Government of Canada Unveils Research Lab in Hamilton
February 23
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund (GMF) Announcement of Funding for the City of Vancouver’s Greenest City 2020 Action Plan(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
February 22
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the Northern Sunrise County’s water treatment plant project(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
February 22
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the City of Campbell River and First Nations partners’ sustainable community plan(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
February 18
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the Regional District of Comox Valley’s sustainable development plan for the Comox Valley(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
February 17
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the Municipality of Chatham-Kent’s Shoreline Areas Sustainable Community Plan
(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
February 17
Government of Canada Awards Manufacturers of the Most Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
February 14
Government of Canada Moving Forward on Road to Historic Waste Cleanup in Port Hope
February 14
Government of Canada Invests in Cambridge Clean Energy Project
February 10
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s Pearson Eco-business Zone
(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
February 10
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the Town of Greater Napanee’s development of a Waste Management Plan
(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
February 4
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the Unity Plan – Huntsville’s Guide to a Sustainable Future
(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
February 4
Government of Canada Investing in Research and Development Infrastructure in Quebec

January 2011

January 27
Government of Canada Invests in Forest Industry Transformation at Alberta Newsprint Mill
January 26
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund promotes a cleaner environment by supporting the City of Cranbrook’s wastewater treatment infrastructure upgrades
(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
January 26
Harper Government Keeping Taxes Low for Canada’s Job Creators
January 25
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the City of Kamloops’ brownfields studies
(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
January 25
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the City of Blainville’s feasibility study of a municipal geothermal energy service
(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
January 24
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the Municipality of Lambton Shores’ Legacy Recreation Centre
(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
January 24
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports OurWinnipeg, the City of Winnipeg’s long-range sustainability strategy and development plan
(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
January 24
Government of Canada Invests in B.C. Solar Energy Project
January 24
Government of Canada Investing in Isotope Innovation
January 24
Government of Canada Investing in Sustainable Forest Management Research in Quebec’s Eastern Townships
January 20
Government of Canada Invests in Nova Scotia’s Renewable Energy Projects
January 11
FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the Regional Municipality of Niagara’s brownfield redevelopment opportunities inventory
(released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
January 10
Harper Government Supporting the Transformation of Quebec’s Forest Sector
January 07
Governments Work Together to Address Climate Change
January 06
PM protects jobs through clean energy investment in Canada’s forestry sector(released by the Office of the Prime Minister)
January 06
Harper Government Protects Jobs in Canada's Forest Sector
January 06
Harper Government Protects Jobs in Canada's Forest Sector
January 06
Harper Government Protects Jobs in Canada's Forest Sector (QUESNEL, B.C.)
January 06
Harper Government Protects Jobs in Canada's Forest Sector (BOYLE, ALBERTA)
January 06
Harper Government Protects Jobs in Canada's Forest Sector (KAMLOOPS, B.C.)
January 06
Harper Government Protects Jobs in Canada's Forest Sector (PRINCE GEORGE, B.C.)

 

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