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 Items tagged: Stephen HarperItems Found: 6The (Somewhat) New LineupMay 18, 2011 - 2:05 pm Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced his new cabinet today. Water crosses several ministries--here's a quick who's who rundown. New to the role Keith Ashfield, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans (formerly Gail Shea) Denis Lebel, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure, and Communities (formerly... Categories: Blog The Next Four YearsMay 6, 2011 - 1:30 pm On the eve of the election, David R. Boyd asked Victoria Times Colonist readers why we were on the brink of "electing a Conservative government whose platform provides more details about celebrating Canada's victory in the War of 1812 than protecting the air and water upon which life and health depend." "The... Categories: Blog Peter Kent Takes Charge of MOEJanuary 5, 2011 - 7:45 am In an effort to help Canadians feel "stable," Prime Minister Stephen Harper has made adjustments to his cabinet. Former broadcaster Peter Kent will now head the Ministry of the Environment. “This fine tuning of the Ministry will be consistent with our intention to stay the course,” said Harper... Weekend Water NewsSeptember 2, 2008 - 10:19 am Funds A wastewater treatment plant in Cambridge, Ont. is getting a $21-million upgrade: the aim is to "dewater" the sludge held in its digesters. Meanwhile, Victoria, B.C. water pipes are getting a $10-million upgrade. The watermains, installed in 1927, will ensure quality drinking water and improved... Categories: Atlantic Canada, International, National, News, Ontario, Quebec Government Takes Action on Bisphenol AApril 18, 2008 - 2:40 pm The Government of Canada announced today it will take action to protect the health of Canadians and the environment from bisphenol A, a chemical found in plastic containers such as water bottles. Canada is the first country in the world to complete a risk assessment of bisphenol A in consultation with... Categories: News Canada Needs to Protect its Water from the U.S.: ReportApril 4, 2008 - 2:57 pm The Polaris Institute today released a new report on bulk water exports called “Turning on Canada’s Tap” prepared by Tony Clarke, executive director of the think tank, that outlines why Canada needs a comprehensive policy and strategy now on bulk water exports to the United States, as demand increases... Categories: News |
