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Federal and provincial ministers announce New Brunswick clean energy funding
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,…
Read MoreCHRT’s Jordan’s Principle decision marks significant victory for First Nations Children
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…
Read MoreMinister Hutchings shares Rural Economic Development, What We Heard report
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…
Read MoreNew Brunswick Marks One Year Since Transition to Extended Producer Responsibility
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…
Read MoreSenator Prosper releases final report following Mi’kma’ki tour
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…
Read MoreGovernment of Canada Advances Small Modular Reactor Research and Development With $13.6-Million Investment
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…
Read MoreStatement from Minister Lebouthillier to mark 25 years since the Marshall decisions
On September 17th, 2024, Fisheries and Oceans Canada released the following statement: Ottawa, Ontario – In 1999, the Supreme Court of Canada rendered the Marshall decisions, which affirmed that the 34 Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey Nations in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and the Gaspé region of Quebec have a treaty right to fish, hunt, and…
Read MoreNew Brunswick Energy Cluster Launches to Drive Clean Energy Innovation and Growth
On August 27th, 2024, the New Brunswick Energy Cluster shared the following announcement: After several months of planning and organization by a steering committee comprised of representatives from industry, academia and Indigenous organizations, with support from government, the New Brunswick Energy Cluster is being launched with 18 inaugural members. The New Brunswick Energy Cluster is…
Read MoreHatch and NSMTC establishing joint venture to offer Indigenous-led engineering and professional services
Original Press Announcement New Brunswick, Canada – On July 22, 2024, Hatch and the North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council (NSMTC) announced the exploration of a joint venture (JV) opportunity for Canada’s clean energy and infrastructure sectors. Unlike other engagements, the NSMTC and Hatch are bringing an Indigenous-led approach to sustainable development for the betterment of…
Read MoreDFO Minister announces additional allocation of striped bass for Indigenous commercial fisheries in Gulf region
On July 15th, 2024, the Fisheries and Oceans Canada shared the following announcement: Moncton, New Brunswick – The recreational striped bass fishery in the Gulf Region has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, bringing significant socio-economic benefits to Indigenous and coastal communities. As the striped bass stock in the southern Gulf of St. Lawrence continues…
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