Tag Archives: forestry
First Nation in Manitoba says province, logging company failed to consult
WINNIPEG — A First Nation in Manitoba says it has not been properly included in sustainable forest management practices and is asking for a judicial review into commercial logging in a provincial park. Minegoziibe Anishinabe, also known as Pine Creek F...
B.C. First Nations make deal with Western Forest Products to defer old-growth logging
VICTORIA — Cedar, fir and hemlock trees as old as 800 years have temporary protection after an agreement was reached between four Vancouver Island First Nations and a forestry company. The deal between four nations in the Nanwakolas Council and Western...
B.C. hears from 161 First Nations on plans for old-growth logging deferrals
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it is finalizing plans with First Nations that have indicated support for plans to defer logging in certain old-growth forests, while it continues talks with nations that need more time to decide. The pro...
Two weeks after Trudeau visit, still time to push back on EV tax credit, Ng says
WASHINGTON — Canada still has "runway" to work with in its effort to prevent a proposed U.S. tax credit for electric vehicles from kneecapping the auto industry north of the border, International Trade Minister Mary Ng said Friday. Ng was
Indigenous leaders concerned over B.C. government’s old-growth deferral process
Indigenous leaders and experts in British Columbia outlined their concerns Wednesday over the provincial government's process to defer logging in old-growth forests, while underscoring the urgency to preserve at-risk ecosystems. The province announced ...
Freeland says Canada may retaliate against U.S. softwood lumber duty rate
OTTAWA — Canada is prepared to retaliate against an American increase of duties on Canadian softwood lumber producers, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said Thursday. "We will do precisely what we have done successfully with two previous America...
Canada disappointed with U.S. final softwood lumber duty rate, says trade minister
OTTAWA — International Trade Minister Mary Ng and B.C.'s lumber producers say they are disappointed that the U.S. Department of Commerce has decided to increase duties on Canada's softwood lumber producers. The U.S. government said Wednesday that its f...
Alberta agriculture minister quits cabinet amid concerns about drinking
EDMONTON — An Alberta cabinet minister has quit, citing concerns over his conduct and drinking, and Premier Jason Kenney is acknowledging he attended one after-hours office get-together. "This morning, I offered Premier Jason Kenney my resignation as M...
Indigenous leaders concerned over B.C.’s process for old-growth logging deferrals
VANCOUVER — Indigenous leaders in British Columbia have expressed concerns over the tight timeline and lack of support in the government's plan for old-growth logging deferrals, while they underscore the urgency of preserving at-risk ecosystems. A pane...
B.C. announces plans to defer old-growth logging across 26,000 square kilometres
VICTORIA — British Columbia will consult First Nations about deferring the logging of big, ancient and rare old-growth trees across 26,000 square kilometres of forests. The provincial government announced Tuesday that an independent panel of scientifi...