Thank you very much, Grand Chief [Perry Bellegarde, National Chief, Assembly of First Nations]. I'm very glad to be here to engage with you on issues that are so important to our communities and to Canada.
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, will make an official visit to Washington, D.C., from March 28-30. This trip will allow the Minister to engage with key members of the new Administration on energy, forestry and mining.
The Expert Panel on National Energy Board (NEB) Modernization will conclude its public engagement sessions this week in Montréal on Tuesday, March 28, and Wednesday, March 29.
Investing in the production of renewable natural gas (RNG) from forest industry residue can diversify Canada’s energy mix, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve industrial efficiency and create new economic opportunities for Canadian companies and good middle-class jobs that benefit rural communities.
Kim Rudd, Parliamentary Secretary to Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, will join Canada’s Consul General (Los Angeles) in a program aimed at engaging Nevada legislators and decision-makers on March 16 in Carson City, Nevada.
Canadians have told the Government that we must protect our environment for future generations while growing the economy and creating good, middle-class jobs. The Government is making responsible decisions about moving Canadian energy to markets while investing in clean technology and supporting the long-term transition to a lower-carbon energy mix.
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr, will hold a call-back with Canadian media to discuss his participation at CERAWeek 2017.
Canada is a world leader in sustainable mineral resource development. The minerals industry is a cornerstone of our economy, contributing significantly to Canada’s exports, middle-class jobs and strong communities across the country.