Natural Resources Canada - 1996 News Releases

December 1996
December 23	Natural Resources Minister Announces Appointment to Atomic Energy Control Board
December 20	McLellan Announces Agreement with Hydro-Québec and Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique
December 17	"Huge opportunity for energy industry, for Edmonton"-Anne McLellan. Edmonton to Host Conference of Energy Ministers from Asia-Pacific
	APEC Energy Ministerial Meeting, Edmonton, Alberta, August 1997
December 12	Government of Canada Announces New and Strengthened Climate Change Initiatives
	Federal Actions on Climate Change - Next Steps : Looking beyond 2000 Renewable Energy Residential Programs Transportation Sector Industrial Sector Commercial Sector Voluntary Challenge and Registry Taking Actions in Canada's Communities International Actions Technology Commercialization Programs Educating Canadians about Climate Change Agriculture Climate Change Impacts Research and Climate Modelling
November 1996
November 19	McLellan Releases New Federal Policy on Minerals and Metals
	The Minerals and Metals Industry The Federal Minerals and Metals Policy: "Partnerships for Sustainable Development"
November 5	Diamond Project Announcement Sends Positive Signals to Domestic and International Mining Communities, McLellan Says
November 1	McLellan Announces Release of 1997 Fuel Consumption Guide
November 1	BHP Diamond Project Will Bring Significant Opportunities for Jobs and Growth to Alberta and Edmonton, McLellan Says
October 1996
October 31	New High-tech Mining Tool Wins Prestigious Research and Development Award
	Automated Loose Rock Sensing System
October 24	Unique High-tech Laboratory at Natural Resources Canada
October 23	McLellan Presents First Annual VCR Climate Change Challenge Awards
	VCR Award Recipients
October 23	McLellan Unveils Renewable Energy Strategy
	Tacke Windpower Wins Prestigious NRCan Award
October 9	McLellan Releases Progress Report on Energy Efficiency Initiatives
October 8	Government of Canada Stepping Up Action to Fight French Asbestos Ban, McLellan and Eggleton Say
October 4	McLellan Announces Extension of Federal Commitment to Model Forest Program
	Model Forest Program
October 2	McLellan Announces Results of Survey on Vehicle Efficiency and Use in Canada
	National Private Vehicle Use Survey: A Natural Resources Canada Survey conducted by Statistics Canada
September 1996
September 27	Oilwell Drilling Industry Signs on to Climate Change Voluntary Action
September 19	McLellan Announces Appointment of Louis-Paul Nolet as a Director of Atomic Energy of Canada
September 17	McLellan Says Intergovernmental Geoscience Accord Demonstrates Commitment to Good Government
September 13	Edmonton to See Surge in Jobs and Growth as "Gateway to the North", McLellan Says
September 11	New Explosives Detection Legislation in Force Today Will Stem the Threat of Terrorism, McLellan Says
September 6	Ministers McLellan and Marleau Encourage Building Owners and Managers to Take Advantage of the Benefits of Increased Energy Efficiency
September 5	Level Playing Field Study Released
August 1996
August 30	Declaration by APEC Energy Ministers Could Open Up Market Opportunities for Canada's Energy Sector, McLellan Says
August 29	Minister McLellan Announces Appointments to National Energy Board
August 29	McLellan Leaves Door Open For New Tenants At Former PNFI Site
August 21	Anne McLellan to Attend APEC Energy Ministerial in Australia
August 20	Federal Government Launches Energy Efficiency Consultations Promised in March 1996 Budget
	Federal Government Launches Energy Efficiency Consultations Promised in March 1996 Budget
August 13	Amendments Proposed to Tax Treatment of Ammonite
	Draft Income Tax Amendments Relating to Ammonite Gemstone
August 8	Federal Decision on Diamond Mine Means Jobs and Growth for Alberta, McLellan Says
July 1996
July 31	Smart Science Contributes to Irving Whale Salvage Operation
July 17	The State of Canada's Forests 1995-1996
July 10	McLellan Announces Policy Framework for Radioactive Waste
	Radioactive Wastes in Canada Radioactive Waste Policy Framework
July 9	Settlement Will Preserve High-tech Jobs and Save Taxpayer Dollars
July 4	McLellan Announces Intent to Pursue Deep River Project
	Chronological Review of Events Leading to the Deep River Project Proposal
July 3	Joint Implementation Projects Will Help Address Climate Change
June 1996
June 28	Whiteshell Task Force Report Presented to Ottawa
	Whiteshell Task Force : Terms of Reference
June 27	New Tax Measures for Renewables and Energy Conservation
	Canadian Renewable and Conservation Expense Amendments to Class 43.1
June 27	McLellan Honours Industrial Energy Innovators in the Pulp and Paper Industry
	The Industrial Energy Innovators Initiative
June 17	Minister Anne McLellan Launches Geomatics Centre's Internet Site and Presents Award to Quebec Firm
	Centre for Topographic Information Geomatics - Canada's Continuing Success Story
June 17	Renovation Demonstration 96 : Three New Winners
	Renovation Demonstration 1996 : Competition Winners
June 14	McLellan Tables Federal Response to Interim Report on Environmental Regulatory Reform for Mining
June 13	Federal Natural Resources Minister Anne McLellan Joins Edmonton Students in Tree Planting
June 8	Preserving Canada's Forest Heritage : Federal Natural Resources Minister Anne McLellan Opens First Legacy Project of Forest Capital Society
June 5	Energy Savings Pay for $6.1 Million Energy Retrofit of NRCan Buildings
June 4	Government of Canada Accepts IPL Offer Concerning Sarnia-Montreal Pipeline
	The Sarnia-Montreal Pipeline ("Line 9")
May 1996
May 23	Natural Resources Minister Anne McLellan Strengthens Links with Edmonton's Twin City in China
May 17	McLellan Announces Appointment of Judith A. Snider as a Member of the National Energy Board
May 14	Energy Efficiency is Making Headway Against Growth in Energy Use
May 13	McLellan Kicks Off National Mining Week in British Columbia
May 13	McLellan Announces Establishment of New School of Mining and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Alberta
May 10	Natural Resources Minister Anne McLellan on Trade Mission to Asia-Pacific
May 9	Government of Canada Approves New Five-Year Corporate Plan for Devco
April 1996
April 23	McLellan Hails the Potential for Investment in Canadian Mining at Miami Conference
April 22	Canadian Mineral Exploration Spending on the Rise
April 18	Natural Resources Canada Energuide Program Co-sponsoring Museum Exhibit on Domestic Technology
April 16	Indian Forestry Program Renewed
April 9	McLellan Announces Appointment of President of the Cape Breton Development Corporation
April 4	Minister McLellan Renews Federal Commitment to Science Alberta Foundation
April 1	First Nations Participate in Curriculum on Geomatics
March 1996
March 28	Natural Resources Canada Participates in the 1996 Propane Vehicle Challenge for Students
March 28	Canada and Mexico Endorse Joint Implementation
	Mexico and Canada Working Together on Joint Implementation
March 27	McLellan Mission to Mexico: Canada and Mexico Agree to Expand Cooperation on Forestry
March 27	Minister Anne McLellan's Energy Mission to Mexico a Success for Canadian and Mexican Executives
March 26	Anderson Announces Funding for Ballard Fuel Cell Technology
March 25	Federal Government Will Extend its Elliott Lake Mine Rehabilitation Program
March 21	Natural Resources Minister Anne McLellan Leads Trade Mission to Mexico
March 21	McLellan Introduces Nuclear Safety and Control Act
	Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA) - Key Elements
March 20	New Initiative Will Encourage Energy-Efficient Home Renovations
March 13	Anne McLellan Announces Appointment to Board of Directors of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
March 6	McLellan Says Martin's Budget will Boost Jobs, Growth and the Sustainable Development of Alberta's Oil Sands Industry
	The Federal Framework for the Development of Canada's Oil Sands
February 1996
February 23	McLellan Announces Release of Consultant Report on Cape Breton Development Corporation
February 12	Improved Metals Prices Spur Mineral Production Increases in 1995
January 1996
January 25	Anne McLellan Announces Appointment to Atomic Energy Control Board
January 24	Canada-Ontario Cost-sharing Agreement for Abandoned Uranium Mine Waste Announced
January 19	McLellan Announces Federal Government Plans for Green Power Procurement

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