Dear Minister Carr: Subject: Softwood Lumber Dispute I write to you today regarding the current litigation over softwood lumber trade between Canada and the United States (U.S.). The U.S. has initiated investigations into the Canadian Forestry industry that will likely lead to them imposing [Read more]
NorthReleased July 25, 2015 Time of Report: 16:15 NEW/ACTIVE FIRES As of the early afternoon of July 25, five new fires have been confirmed in the region in the previous 24 hours. Two of these are in Chapleau, two are in Sudbury and the remaining fire is located in Timmins. Currently there are [Read more]
KENORA/TORONTO, ON – In an Environmental Registry posting on January 24, 2013 the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) outlined its preferred transition measures for various economic development sectors under the Endangered Species Act (2007). This proposed regulation is consistent with a [Read more]
McGuinty Government Is Helping To Preserve More Than 275 Direct Jobs The Terrace Bay Mill in Northwestern Ontario is returning to operation, supporting more than 1,900 jobs across the province. Aditya Birla Group has agreed to purchase the assets of the idled mill, subject to court approval, [Read more]
McGuinty Government Ensures Sustainable Development, Protects Old Growth Forest Ontario is protecting the environment and giving clarity to developers by ensuring the Wolf Lake Old Growth Forest in the Timiskaming District remains a protected area. Retaining Wolf Lake’s Forest Reserve status [Read more]
Public Sessions for Proposed Forest Tenure Framework The Honourable Michael Gravelle Minister of Northern Development Mines and Forests explains the proposed framework for Forest Tenure at a public session yesterday in Marathon, Ontario. [Read more]
