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2006-10-31 News Release: Minister Lunn Appoints New Chair of AECL Board of Directors

The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources, today announced the appointment of Mr. Michael C. Burns as Chair of the Board of Directors of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL).
 

2006-10-30 News Release: Appointments at the Canada–Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board

Mr. Max Ruelokke will hold the Chair and CEO position, and Mr. Fred Way, has been appointed the Vice-Chair.
 

2006-10-30 News Release: Energy Science and Technology: National Advisory Panel Releases Report

Powerful Connections: Priorities and Directions in Energy Science and Technology in Canada highlights a number of areas that need to be strengthened if Canada is to remain a key energy player in the world.
 

2006-10-27 News Release: Clean Air Act: Minister Lunn Highlights Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency

The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources, put clean energy in the spotlight at the 7^th Annual Forum on Hydropower on Thursday and at the opening reception for the Business of Climate Change Conference on Tuesday.
 

2006-10-25 Media Advisory: Minister Lunn Speaks at the 7^th Annual Forum on Hydropower

The goal of the forum is to bring together members of various groups from across Canada to exchange views on current energy and environment issues.
 

2006-10-16 News Release: Natural Resources Canada Hosts Challenge X Student Competition Fall Workshop

Some of North America's brightest engineering students were in Ottawa this weekend for a workshop hosted by Natural Resources Canada.
 

2006-10-13 News Release: Science Comes to Life in Quebec

Christian Paradis, M.P. for Mégantic–L'Érable and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources, kicked off National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) today in Quebec.
 

2006-10-13 Natural Elements, Issue 9, October 2006: Science for Your World

If your idea of science is a white coat and a Bunsen burner, you seriously need to read the October issue of Natural Elements.
 

2006-10-12 Media Advisory: Challenge X Featured at Natural Resources Canada's Science FunFest

On Sunday, October 15, 2006, Mr. Royal Galipeau, M.P. for Ottawa–Orléans, will be hosting a media luncheon for students of the Challenge X university competition and representatives of General Motors and the U.S. Department of Energy.
 

2006-10-12 Media Advisory: Christian Paradis Opens Earthquake Exhibit

He will be joined by local students and teachers as he unveils a seismograph showcase that includes real-time seismic readings and highlights the history of major earthquakes in Canada.
 

2006-10-12 Media Advisory: Intergovernmental Forum on Sustainable Development for Mining, Minerals and Metals

Delegates from more than 36 countries and multilateral agencies will be in Geneva for the second meeting of the Intergovernmental Forum on Sustainable Development for Mining, Minerals and Metals.
 

2006-10-11 Media Advisory: Green Municipal Fund Announcement for Dockside Green

On Thursday Oct. 12, the Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources Canada, will announce a Green Municipal Fund funding for the sustainable redevelopment at Dockside Green − Canada's first triple bottom line, sustainable community.
 

2006-10-11 News Release: Minister Lunn Launches National Science and Technology Week

The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources Canada, officially launched National Science and Technology Week today at the Centre of the Universe, located at the National Research Council’s Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics, in Victoria.
 

2006-10-10 Media Advisory: Minister Lunn Kicks Off National Science and Technology Week

NSTW is a week-long, Canada-wide event that takes place from October 13 to 22 this year.
 

2006-10-04 Media tip sheet: National Science and Technology Week (Oct. 13-22, 2006)

Throughout the week, the focus is on exploring the fun side of science and technology. There are activities across the country
 

2006-10-03 News Release: Minister Lunn Releases Energy Outlook

The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources, today released Canada's Energy Outlook: The Reference Case 2006, a long-term projection of energy consumption, production and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from now until 2020.
 

2006-10-02 News Release: 2003 Power Outage: Minister Lunn and Secretary Bodman Release Final Report

In accordance with the mandate of the Canada–U.S. Power System Outage Task Force, the report outlines all of the actions taken to prevent or minimize the likelihood of future blackouts, reduce the scope of those that do occur and improve the security of the North American electric power grid.
 

2006-09-05: National Science & Technology Week, October 13-22, 2006

Come visit a rock doctor, tour an energy-efficient vehicle, observe science demonstrations and join in experiments related to natural resources.
 

2006-08-14 Explosives Regulations Update

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is proposing new regulations pursuant to the Explosives Act that will apply to restricted components of explosives. NRCan's Explosives Regulatory Division is encouraging affected stakeholders to view the Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement and the full description of the proposed regulations.