As Canada leads the way in sustainable growth, our government is supporting Indigenous-led economic growth in Canada’s forest sector.
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, today announced $873,600 for the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq and Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources to apply traditional knowledge to the economic development of Nova Scotia’s forests.
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, will take part in the 33rd annual Canadian Council of Forest Ministers (CCFM) meeting on September 6 and 7. Under the theme of A New Forest Landscape, Canada’s forest ministers will work together to advance priorities and review issues of common interest, including wildland fire, trade, the bioeconomy and species at risk.
Canada’s Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, has made gender equality a priority for Canada’s G7 Presidency, dedicating one of five main themes to Advancing Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment.
Canada’s energy industry remains gender-imbalanced, with women making up just 24 percent of the workforce. Women’s representation in clean energy is only slightly higher at 25 percent. The Government of Canada is committed to addressing the gender imbalance in our energy sector.
Energy efficiency is hard to see, but we feel its benefits in our homes, neighbourhoods, environment, economy and wallets. A clean energy future includes federal investments in innovation to drive economic growth, reduce environmental impact and create new, middle-class jobs for Canadians.
Member of Parliament for South Shore–St. Margarets, Bernadette Jordan, on behalf of Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, will make a clean technology announcement in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia.
Transforming how we make and use energy presents tremendous economic opportunities for Canada and will result in investments, good middle-class jobs for Canadians and a cleaner planet for future generations.
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, will travel to Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta, from August 27 to 31, 2018. During his visit, he will notably meet with Indigenous leaders and industry executives in the province.
Electric, hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles decrease greenhouse gas emissions and in some cases can significantly reduce fuel costs. Canada continues to make strategic investments to help Canadians make greener choices and to encourage widespread adoption of electric and alternative fuel vehicles.
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, will travel to Sidney, British Columbia, on August 21, 2018, to make a green infrastructure announcement.
Reducing the aviation industry’s environmental footprint will create a more competitive and sustainable industry and is critical for our transition to a lower-carbon economy. Cleaner fuels are central to those efforts.
