From the Rt. Hon Stephen Harper - Prime Minister of Canada:
Tomorrow, we honour generations of brave Canadian men and women in uniform who have fought to defend our country and to promote and protect the values of freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Canadians have always stood ready to defend their country and in the last century nearly two million have served in two World Wars, Korea, Afghanistan, Libya and various other conflict zones. Sadly, we also remember those who, in doing so, have paid the ultimate price with their lives.
“The values our veterans held dear decades ago are still very much alive today in those who continue to serve our great country, be it at home or abroad, through peace support or combat missions.
“The unparalleled spirit, skills and devotion of the members of the Canadian Armed Forces are an example for us all, and our thoughts remain with members currently serving in Afghanistan.
“There are no words to express our profound gratitude to our service men and women who – together with their families and friends – put the interests and security of our country ahead of their own.
“Lest we forget.”
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Thursday, November 10, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
BREAKING NEWS - 2nd Prosperity Mine proposal goes to another Review Panel
Courtesy of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency:
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) announced today that the New Prosperity Gold-Copper Mine project in British Columbia will undergo an environmental assessment by a federal review panel.
The Minister of Environment has referred the New Prosperity Gold-Copper Mine to a review panel pursuant to his authority under subparagraph 29(1)(a)(ii) of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.
The Minister of the Environment instructed the Agency to design a process that will thoroughly assess whether the proposal addresses the environmental effects identified in the environmental assessment of the original Prosperity project. He also directed the Agency to ensure that information obtained during the previous environmental assessment is used to the extent possible in order to ensure a timely decision.
The Minister indicated that the time for the Agency to complete these activities and for the panel to conduct its review, including holding public hearings and preparing its report, is to be no more than 12 months, in total. This timeline is consistent with the prescribed timeline for a comprehensive study.
The Agency will prepare the environmental impact statement guidelines that will identify the potential environmental effects to be addressed and the information that needs to be included in the proponent’s environmental impact statement to assess the project as currently proposed. The Agency will also prepare the terms of reference for the review panel.
Both of those documents will be made available for public comment prior to being finalized. The Agency will also make available funding to assist First Nations and the public to participate in the environmental assessment process.
To obtain more information on this project, including the project description, please visit the Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry at www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca , reference number 11-05-63928.
Taseko Mines Ltd. proposes the construction and operation of a large open pit gold-copper mine development, approximately 125 kilometres southwest of Williams Lake in British Columbia.
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency administers the federal environmental assessment process, which identifies the environmental effects of proposed projects and measures to address those effects, in support of sustainable development.
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) announced today that the New Prosperity Gold-Copper Mine project in British Columbia will undergo an environmental assessment by a federal review panel.
The Minister of Environment has referred the New Prosperity Gold-Copper Mine to a review panel pursuant to his authority under subparagraph 29(1)(a)(ii) of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.
The Minister of the Environment instructed the Agency to design a process that will thoroughly assess whether the proposal addresses the environmental effects identified in the environmental assessment of the original Prosperity project. He also directed the Agency to ensure that information obtained during the previous environmental assessment is used to the extent possible in order to ensure a timely decision.
The Minister indicated that the time for the Agency to complete these activities and for the panel to conduct its review, including holding public hearings and preparing its report, is to be no more than 12 months, in total. This timeline is consistent with the prescribed timeline for a comprehensive study.
The Agency will prepare the environmental impact statement guidelines that will identify the potential environmental effects to be addressed and the information that needs to be included in the proponent’s environmental impact statement to assess the project as currently proposed. The Agency will also prepare the terms of reference for the review panel.
Both of those documents will be made available for public comment prior to being finalized. The Agency will also make available funding to assist First Nations and the public to participate in the environmental assessment process.
To obtain more information on this project, including the project description, please visit the Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry at www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca , reference number 11-05-63928.
Taseko Mines Ltd. proposes the construction and operation of a large open pit gold-copper mine development, approximately 125 kilometres southwest of Williams Lake in British Columbia.
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency administers the federal environmental assessment process, which identifies the environmental effects of proposed projects and measures to address those effects, in support of sustainable development.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Local MP's expenses released for Federal 2010-11 Fiscal Year
The House of Commons released yesterday the Members' of Parliament Expenses Listings for the fiscal year ending March 31st, 2011
For Dick Harris (Cariboo-Prince George): see the actual report here
Employees' Salaries or Service Contracts - $238,126.24
Travel - $248,846.34
Hospitality/Events - $9,760.51
Advertising - $4,265.86
Printing - $24,617.82
Offices - $59,458.13
Grand Total - $585,074.90
For Cathy McLeod (Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo (100 Mile House only)) - see the actual report here
Employees' Salaries or Service Contracts - $226,145.59
Grand Total - $492,033.99
For Dick Harris (Cariboo-Prince George): see the actual report here
Employees' Salaries or Service Contracts - $238,126.24
Travel - $248,846.34
Hospitality/Events - $9,760.51
Advertising - $4,265.86
Printing - $24,617.82
Offices - $59,458.13
Grand Total - $585,074.90
For Cathy McLeod (Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo (100 Mile House only)) - see the actual report here
Employees' Salaries or Service Contracts - $226,145.59
Travel - $151,416.46
Hospitality/Events - $2,183.64
Advertising - $23,462.33
Printing - $34,020.80
Offices - $54,805.17
Grand Total - $492,033.99
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