Canada’s forest industry has transformed itself into one of the most innovative sectors of our economy, investing in research, developing new products and expanding its markets as it also sets the pace on environmental performance.
The Honourable Jim Carr, Minister of Natural Resources, and the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement following the imposition by the U.S. Department of Commerce of duties on imports of certain Canadian softwood lumber products into the United States:
Media representatives are invited to join Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr at the launch of Generation Energy, a cross-country dialogue on Canada’s energy future.
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, will hold a call-back with Canadian media to discuss his participation at the G7 Energy Ministerial Meeting.
The Government of Canada recognizes the critical role of international cooperation on energy, as it impacts economic and social development, innovation, safety and security, environmental protection, and climate change.
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, will participate in the G7 Energy Ministerial Meeting, April 9-10 in Rome, Italy. This meeting is an opportunity to demonstrate Canada’s important contribution to global energy security.
Thank you very much for that warm introduction and for reminding us that a career has many posts along the way. When I was first elected to the Manitoba Legislature in 1988, I was 36 and I had three young kids. And now, here I am in a renewed political career, at 65 with six kids who aren’t young at all, and the number of things that have happened to our country along the way will be the subject of lots of reflection over time.
The Government of Canada continues to strive to be a global leader in clean technology by positioning Canada at the leading edge of innovation and ensuring that Canadians are able to access the jobs of the future.
The Government of Canada continues to strive to be a global leader in clean technology by positioning Canada at the leading edge of a changing economy and ensuring that Canadians are able to access the jobs of the future.