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On February 13th, 2024 CBC News shared the following story: Canada has announced sweeping changes to a program designed to ensure First Nations kids get the care and supports they need, when they need them. That includes barring funding approvals under Jordan’s Principle for home renovations, sporting events, international travel, non-medical supports or school-related requests…

Natoaganeg First Nation, New Brunswick – The North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council (NSMTC), alongside its seven Member Nations, has launched a new platform for economic growth. As a Sovereign Wealth Fund, Nikutik Limited Partnership will work with industry partners to develop new real assets focused on clean energy, engage in joint ventures, and create related…

On January 23rd, 2024, New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) shared the following story: New Brunswick Community College is thrilled to announce the launch of the province’s first Wind & Solar Energy Technician program at our Saint John campus and welcome our first cohort in September 2025. This innovative two-year program aims to meet the growing demand for workers in…

Initial Focus of Agreement is Promoting the Use of the AP300™ Small Modular Reactor for both Grid-Tied and Dedicated Industrial Applications in New Brunswick Saint John, New Brunswick – Westinghouse Electric Company and the North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council (NSMTC) today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote the selection and…

On December 8th, 2024, Natural Resources Canada shared the following announcement: Growing Canada’s clean electricity system is a historic economic opportunity, and an imperative in order to fight climate change. We must come together to tackle this goal in a manner that ensures affordability and reliability for households, businesses, and institutions. In the private sector,…

On November 25, 2024, the First Nations Child & Family Caring Society released the following statement: The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal’s latest decision on Jordan’s Principle marks a significant victory for First Nations children, who have long endured Canada’s failure to comply with legal orders to end discrimination. Released on November 21, this ruling honours…

On November 12th, 2024, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, released a What We Heard report as a follow up to the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministerial Meeting on Rural Economic Development held in May 2024: The second annual federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) ministerial meeting…

On November 1st, 2024, Circular Materials shared the following press release: New Brunswick is marking an important milestone today, reaching the one-year anniversary of its transition to extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging and paper products. As the first Atlantic province to implement this framework, New Brunswick’s EPR program reflects Circular Materials’ commitment to designing…

On October 8th, 2024 the Honourable Paul Prosper released a report outlining concerns heard during his 2024 Listening Tour of Mi’kma’ki: From February to September, 2024, Senator Prosper and his team conducted a “listening tour” of the Mi’kmaw territory known as Mi’kma’ki. This territory stretches from Newfoundland to the Gaspé region of Québec. It includes…

On  October 3rd, 2024, Natural Resources Canada shared the following news release: Ottawa, Ontario – As Canada continues to move toward a low-carbon economy, many forms of clean energy are needed to power the growing demand for affordable and reliable electricity. These include nuclear energy, which is non-emitting, consistent and safe. Today, Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary…