FREDERICTON — Kim Rudd, Parliamentary Secretary to Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, will deliver a keynote speech at the New Brunswick Forest Industry Forum, supporting this year’s theme, Championing our Forests and Forestry. Parliamentary Secretary Rudd will also highlight Budget 2018 funding to help reduce the effects of the spruce budworm.
Energy efficiency is helping Canadians transition to a low-carbon economy and meet our climate change goals. Through the national Generation Energy dialogue, Canadians agreed that energy-efficient buildings and homes are a critical component in the transition to Canada’s clean energy future.
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 has been a world leader in nuclear energy for over 60 years. The nuclear industry in Canada is a vital source of innovation, job creation and low-carbon energy. The next generation in nuclear technology will help Canadians build a cleaner, safer world while meeting our energy needs in a low-carbon economy.
Member of Parliament for Burnaby North–Seymour, Terry Beech, on behalf of Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, will make a clean technology announcement at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). A media availability will follow.
Reducing reliance on diesel in rural and remote communities will decrease Canada’s carbon footprint, support climate change adaptation, contribute to healthier communities and provide new opportunities for jobs and economic growth.
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, will announce funding for initiatives to reduce reliance on diesel fuel in rural and remote communities.
Member of Parliament for Vancouver South and Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Harjit Singh Sajjan, on behalf of Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, will announce funding under Canada’s Green Municipal Fund for provincial initiatives that will benefit Canada’s environment.
