2012 News Releases
December 2012
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2012-12-20Panel to Be Established to Select New Chair and CEO of Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board
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2012-12-19Minister Oliver Announces Appointment of New Member to the National Energy Board
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2012-12-19Government of Canada Announces Appointment to the Board of Directors of the Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology
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2012-12-11Minister Oliver Highlights Positive Impacts of the Harper Government’s Support for the Forest Industry and Jobs in New Brunswick
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2012-12-11Responsible Resource Development Supports Jobs in Atlantic Canada
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2012-12-03Minister Oliver Announces Re-appointment of President of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
November 2012
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2012-11-30PM announces agreement on terms for the federal loan guarantee for Lower Churchill River Projects
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2012-11-30Minister Oliver Discusses Canada–U.S. Energy Relations at Canada Energy Summit
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2012-11-30Harper Government Invests in the Port Hope Project
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2012-11-28Minister Oliver: Responsible Resource Development an Inclusive Plan for Shared Prosperity
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2012-11-26Minister Oliver Meets Chief Economist of the International Energy Agency
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2012-11-23Responsible Resource Development Supports Jobs in Quebec
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2012-11-22Responsible Resource Development Supports Jobs in Quebec
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2012-11-19Minister Oliver: Responsible Resource Development Contributes to jobs for Aboriginal peoples across Canada
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2012-11-14Bitumen-Derived Crude and Corrosivity
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2012-11-07Natural Resources Minister Oliver Congratulates Winners of Wood WORKS! Ontario’s Gala Awards
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2012-11-06Minister Oliver Announces Appointment to the Board of Directors of Sustainable Development Technology Canada
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2012-11-06Minister Oliver Announces Appointment of New Member to the National Energy Board
October 2012
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2012-10-30Harper Government Celebrates New Milestone in Energy Efficiency of Homes in British Columbia
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2012-10-29Minister Oliver Highlights Successful Mission to Strengthen Natural Resource Opportunities with India
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2012-10-29Ministers Oliver and Landau Announce the Canada–Israel Energy Science and Technology Fund
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2012-10-26Harper Government supports development of innovative clean energy technology and jobs in Winnipeg
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2012-10-19Harper Government Recognizes a Canadian First in Energy Management
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2012-10-15Harper Government Highlights Economic Opportunities for Aboriginal People at the Aboriginal Entrepreneurs Conference and Tradeshow 2012
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2012-10-12Government of Canada Supports an Integrated Community Sustainability Plan in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
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2012-10-11Minister Oliver Concludes Successful Mission to Strengthen Natural Resource Opportunities with India
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2012-10-09Minister Oliver: Opening New Markets Creates Canadian Jobs and Economic Growth
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2012-10-07Minister Oliver to Visit India to Strengthen Investment and Trade in Canada’s Natural Resources
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2012-10-05Minister Oliver Announces Appointment of New Member to the National Energy Board
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2012-10-05Canadian Solar Community Sets New World Record for Energy Efficiency and Innovation
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2012-10-02Minister Oliver Highlights Canada’s Natural Resources as a Model for Growth in the Global Economy
September 2012
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2012-09-28Over 640,000 Canadian Households Benefit from ecoENERGY Retrofit-Homes Program
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2012-09-26Minister Oliver Announces State of Canada’s Forests Report 2012
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2012-09-24Harper Government Highlights Support for Jobs, Innovation and Energy Efficiency During National Forest Week
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2012-09-23Natural Resources Minister Oliver marks National Forest Week
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2012-09-21Minister Oliver Concludes Successful Mission to Strengthen Cooperation on Natural Resources with South Korea
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2012-09-19Minister Oliver Concludes Successful Mission to Strengthen Energy Opportunities with Japan
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2012-09-18Harper Government Celebrates New Milestone in Energy Efficiency of Homes in Western Canada
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2012-09-16Minister Oliver to Visit Japan and South Korea to Strengthen Investment and Trade in Canada’s Natural Resources
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2012-09-13Harper Government Supports Innovative Renewable Energy Project and Innovation in British Columbia
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2012-09-13Harper Government Announces New Support for Renewable Energy Project and Innovation in Atlantic Canada
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2012-09-11Canada’s Energy Ministers Agree to Collaborate on Key Priorities
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2012-09-11Canada’s Mines Ministers Agree to Collaborate on Key Priorities
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2012-09-10Canada’s Energy and Mining Sectors on the Rise
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2012-09-10Atlantic Energy Gateway Enhances Regional Cooperation Towards Clean Energy Future
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2012-09-07Minister Oliver Highlights Canada’s Strong Marine and Pipeline Safety Systems in Vancouver
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2012-09-05The Harper Government Invests in Innovative Clean Energy Technologies
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2012-09-04Minister Oliver Highlights Economic Impact of Canada’s Natural Resources
August 2012
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2012-08-28Minister Oliver Highlights the Benefits of Resource Development to Southern Ontario
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2012-08-10Government of Canada Funds State-of-the-Art Satellite Antennas
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2012-08-09Minister Oliver Highlights Responsible Resource Development and its Benefits to Saskatchewan
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2012-08-07Harper Government Supports Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades
July 2012
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2012-07-31Canada and Ontario Join Together to Combat Forest Pests and Invasive Species
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2012-07-27Minister Raitt Highlights the Importance of Market Diversification to Canada’s Economy
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2012-07-23Statement by the Honourable Joe Oliver, P.C., M.P. on the Harper Government's Commitment to the Responsible Development of Resources
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2012-07-21Statement by the Honourable Joe Oliver, P.C., M.P. on Canada’s Successful Softwood Lumber Agreement Arbitration Case
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2012-07-19Statement by the Honourable Joe Oliver, P.C., M.P., on the Report of the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources
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2012-07-04Harper Government Supports New Energy-Efficient Town Hall
June 2012
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2012-06-29Responsible Resource Development Receives Royal Assent
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2012-06-28Governments of Canada and the United States to Strengthen Co-operation on Forest Health Issues
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2012-06-28Minister Oliver Visits Israel and Meets With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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2012-06-26Ministers Oliver and Landau Agree to Pursue Further Energy Cooperation
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2012-06-26Statement by the Honourable Joe Oliver, and Dr. Uzi Landau, Israeli Minister of Energy and Water Resources
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2012-06-23Harper Government Supports a Healthier Environment in Amherstburg
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2012-06-22Minister Oliver Invites Proposals for New Medical Isotopes Innovation Program
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2012-06-21Canada and United States Unveil Next Phase of the Clean Energy Dialogue
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2012-06-12Minister Oliver Promotes Canada’s Energy Potential at the International Economic Forum of the Americas: 18th Conférence de Montréal
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2012-06-11Minister Oliver Highlights Importance of the Mining Sector to Economic Growth
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2012-06-08Canada’s Natural Resources: A Pillar of Indo-Canada Trade
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2012-06-07Minister Oliver Announces Appointment of New Member to the National Energy Board
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2012-06-05Government of Canada Announces 2012 ENERGY STAR® Winners
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2012-06-04Minister Oliver Highlights Importance of Responsible Resource Development for Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity to Canada
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2012-06-01The Harper Government Announced New Measures to Benefit Canadian Consumers
May 2012
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2012-05-28FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the City of Lévis to create a sustainable development action plan (Released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
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2012-05-28Energy the Key to Canada’s Future
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2012-05-25FCMs Green Municipal Fund celebrates LEED Gold certification for the City of London (Released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
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2012-05-25Minister Oliver Highlights the Federal Government’s Contribution to Alberta’s Economy
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2012-05-24FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the City of Surrey’s climate action strategy (Released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
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2012-05-22FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the expansion of the City of Revelstoke’s district energy system (Released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
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2012-05-17Government of Canada Invests in Carbon Capture and Storage Technology
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2012-05-14Joint Statement by Canada and the Republic of Poland on Energy Cooperation
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2012-05-14Clean Energy and Hydropower: Key to Meeting Canada’s Economic and Environmental Objectives
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2012-05-14Government of Canada’s Leadership in Geomatics Underlined at International Conference
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2012-05-14Minister Oliver Outlines Canada’s Plan for Responsible Resource Development at the World Forum on Energy Regulation
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2012-05-13Canada, B.C. Helping Japan Rebuild
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2012-05-11Minister Oliver Visits AECL’s Chalk River Laboratories
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2012-05-10Government of Canada Announces Driver’s Education Kit
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2012-05-07Minister Oliver Announces Appointment of New Member to the National Energy Board
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2012-05-07The Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, Responds to Environmental Groups
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2012-05-04Statement by the Honourable Joe Oliver, P.C., M.P., Minister of Natural Resources, on the Keystone XL Pipeline
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2012-05-04SmartGrid Canada Launches Canada’s First Online National Smart Grid Repository (released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
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2012-05-02FCM's Green Municipal Fund supports the Regional District of Central Okanagan's regional growth strategy review (Released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
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2012-05-02Government Accepts Recommendations of Joint Review Panel for Darlington New Nuclear Power Plant Project
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2012-05-01North American Carbon Storage Atlas Unveiled
April 2012
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2012-04-27The Honourable Joe Oliver Highlights the Benefits a Potential Canada-EU Trade Agreement Would Bring to Ontario
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2012-04-20Statement by the Honourable Joe Oliver, P.C., M.P., on the European Commission’s Decision to Undertake an Impact Assessment of its Proposed Implementing Measures for the Fuel Quality Directive
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2012-04-20FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the City of Kamloops sewage treatment plant project (released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
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2012-04-17Harper Government Announces Plan for Responsible Resource Development
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2012-04-11Government of Canada Approves Licence to Export Liquefied Natural Gas
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2012-04-10FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports Waterfront Toronto’s pilot soil recycling facility (released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
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2012-04-05Harper Government Is Committed to Responsible Resource Development
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2012-04-04Harper Government is Committed to Responsible Resource Development
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2012-04-03FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports organic residual waste treatment trials in the MRC des Basques (released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
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2012-04-03The Harper Government is Committed to Responsible Resource Development
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2012-04-02The Harper Government is Committed to Responsible Resource Development
March 2012
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2012-03-30The Harper Government is Committed to Responsible Resource Development
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2012-03-26Minister Oliver: Natural Resources Powering Canada’s Economy
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2012-03-24FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports Markham’s community and district energy infrastructure (released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
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2012-03-22Minister Oliver Highlights Economic Benefits of Mining and Energy Sectors in Manitoba
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2012-03-21Minister Oliver Promotes Jobs, Growth and Prosperity in British Columbia
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2012-03-20Minister Oliver Highlights Economic Benefits of Mining and Energy Sectors in Saskatchewan
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2012-03-20Government of Canada Invests in Carbon Capture and Storage Technology
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2012-03-18Minister Oliver to Tour Western Canada and Ontario to Highlight the Importance of Responsible Resource Development
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2012-03-16FCM's Green Municipal Fund supports the Town of Sackville's new town hall and emergency response services building (released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
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2012-03-15Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador Respond to the Joint Review Panel Report on the Lower Churchill Hydroelectric Generation Project
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2012-03-14Minister Oliver Promotes Canadian Energy at the International Energy Forum in Kuwait
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2012-03-13Minister Oliver Promotes Canadian Energy Interests in Kuwait
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2012-03-09Minister Oliver Promotes Responsible Resource Development for Major Energy Projects
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2012-03-08Minister Oliver Highlights the Contribution of the Growing Energy Industry to Newfoundland and Labrador
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2012-03-05Harper Government Seizing Opportunities in Mineral Exploration and Mining Sector
February 2012
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2012-02-28FCM's Green Municipal Fund supports the City of Sault Ste. Marie in testing the impact of smart meters on residential water consumption (released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
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2012-02-24FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the Town of Cochrane’s integrated downtown improvement plan (released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
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2012-02-23FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s water system improvement project (released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
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2012-02-23Statement by the Honourable Joe Oliver, P.C., M.P., on the European Union’s Fuel Quality Directive
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2012-02-22City partners launch city-wide electric vehicle charging pilot project (released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
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2012-02-21FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the City of Regina’s sustainable community plan (released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
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2012-02-17Harper Government to Introduce New Fuel Consumption Labels, Announces 2012 Winners for Fuel Efficiency
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2012-02-16Governments of Canada and Alberta Announce Oil Sands Research Agreement
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2012-02-16Minister Oliver Discusses the Need for Timely and Responsible Regulation of Canada’s Natural Resource Projects
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2012-02-16Harper Government Launches New Energy-Efficiency Standard for Canadian Homes
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2012-02-13Statement by the Honourable Joe Oliver, P.C., M.P., Commemorating the Historic Discovery of Crude Oil at Leduc #1
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2012-02-09Government of Canada Seeking Interest in AECL Laboratories
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2012-02-01FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the Régie intermunicipale de restauration et de préservation des Trois–Lacs (released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
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2012-02-01Harper Government Secures Jobs Through Forest Sector Innovation and Renewal
January 2012
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2012-01-31Minister Oliver Addresses Canada Mining Stakeholders About the Need for Regulatory Reform to Support Economic Growth
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2012-01-28Government of Canada Takes Action to Improve Energy Efficiency
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2012-01-27Minister Oliver Discusses Moving Forward with Canada’s Natural Resources
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2012-01-26Minister Joe Oliver Helps Open World’s First Commercial-scale Nanocrystalline Cellulose Plant
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2012-01-25Harper Government Supports Promising Clean Technologies (released by SDTC)
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2012-01-25Minister Oliver Discusses Canada’s Energy Future in Calgary
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2012-01-23Minister Oliver Discusses the Importance of Innovation, Diversification and Investment to the Canadian Economy
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2012-01-23FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the Town of Banff’s LEED Silver Recreation Centre (released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
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2012-01-23FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the Town of St. Andrews Wastewater Treatment Plant (released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
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2012-01-20Government of Canada Welcomes Investment in Canada’s Energy Future
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2012-01-18Statement by the Honourable Joe Oliver, P.C., M.P., Minister of Natural Resources, on the Keystone XL Pipeline
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2012-01-17FCM’s Green Municipal Fund supports the City of Montreal to create a strategic plan for sustainable development for the Borough of Pierrefonds-Roxboro (released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
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2012-01-16Minister Oliver Highlights Canada’s Role as a Global Energy Superpower at the University of Toronto
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2012-01-13Government of Canada Announces Funding for Implementation Phase of the Port Hope Area Initiative
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2012-01-13Most Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Announced for 2012
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2012-01-10FCM's Green Municipal Fund supports the Municipality of the District of Argyle's wastewater treatment upgrade (released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
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2012-01-09FCM's Green Municipal Fund supports the remediation of public land in the downtown area of the Municipality of Val-Morin (released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
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2012-01-09FCM's Green Municipal Fund supports the Abitibi Regional County Municipality to conduct a feasibility study for a composting platform (released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
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2012-01-09FCM's Green Municipal Fund supports the development of a second strategic action plan for sustainable development in the City of Baie-Saint-Paul: Agenda 21 (2011-2016) (released by FCM Green Municipal Fund)
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2012-01-09An open letter from Minister Oliver on our energy markets and the regulatory process
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