Acknowledging Indigenous traditional lands is more than a formality. It helps to remind us that this nation’s first peoples were also this land’s first protectors.
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, announced funding of $6.45 million for six projects in British Columbia under the Investments in Forest Industry Transformation program and the Indigenous Forestry Initiative through the Strategic Partnerships Initiative for Indigenous Economic Development.
Innovation in the forest sector will help to combat the effects of climate change, create new markets for Canadian forest companies and sustain good, middle-class jobs for Canadians.
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, will make an announcement in support of the forest industry. A media availability will follow.
Smart grids — electric grids that make better use of existing generation, transmission and distribution assets to provide a higher quality of service to customers — result in more dynamic and flexible electricity systems and safer delivery of power, while creating good middle-class jobs for Canadians.
A smart electrical grid is one that makes better use of existing generation, transmission and distribution assets, increases energy efficiency, ensures safer and more secure delivery of electricity and ultimately provides a higher quality of service for customers.
PRINCE GEORGE — Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, will take part in the 15th Annual BC Natural Resources Forum on January 16 and 17.
TRACADIE, NEW BRUNSWICK — Serge Cormier, Member of Parliament for Acadie ̶ Bathurst, on behalf of the Honourable Jim Carr, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, will make an electric vehicle infrastructure announcement on Monday.
Electric, hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles are the future of transportation. As Canadians continue to make greener choices, our government is giving them more options to drive clean while supporting a cleaner environment.