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	Natural Resources Canada - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), is a department of the government of Canada responsible for natural resources, energy, minerals and metals, forests, earth sciences, mapping and remote sensing.
		Its involvement in natural resources goes back to the creation of the first Canadian government scientific entity by the Province of Canada in 1842.
		The Minister of Natural Resources as of February 6, 2006 is Gary Lunn.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Natural_Resources_Canada (166 words)

	Prime Minister of Canada - Voyager, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Prime Minister of Canada (French: Premier ministre du Canada), the head of the Government of Canada, is usually the leader of the political party with the most seats in the Canadian House of Commons.
		Since the prime minister is, in practice, the most powerful member of the Canadian government, he or she is sometimes erroneously referred to as Canada's head of state.
		The function, duties, responsibilities, and powers of the Prime Minister of Canada were established at the time the country was created as a self-governing dominion in 1867 and were modeled upon those of the existing office of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
	www.voyager.in /Prime_Minister_of_Canada (2318 words)

	Natural Resources Canada - Our Minister
		The Honourable Gary Lunn was appointed Minister of Natural Resources by Prime Minister Stephen Harper on February 6, 2006.
		Minister Lunn was first elected to the House of Commons in 1997 and re-elected in 2000, 2004 and 2006.
		Minister Lunn taught first aid for St. John's Ambulance and CPR for the Canadian Heart Foundation and was a member of the Canadian Ski Patrol.
	www.nrcan.gc.ca /inter/minister_e.html (216 words)

	Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Natural resources (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, featuring state-of-the-art exhibits as well as working equipment on display in its adjacent Oil Field Park, exhibits and interprets the fascinating stories of this region’s natural resources, with special emphasis on petroleum and brine recovered for bromine extraction.
		The Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources is on Ark. 7 two miles south of Smackover.
		The Committee on Rural Economy Agriculture, Natural Resources and Enviroment is one of the Ten Permanent Committees of the Pan-African Parliament.
	www.hallencyclopedia.com /Natural_resources (494 words)

	Minister's Efford (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		“Canada is well positioned to be a world leader in developing and applying the path-breaking technologies of the 21st century.
		John Efford was appointed Minister of Natural Resources in December 2003.
		Minister Efford entered politics in 1985 as a Member of Newfoundland and Labrador's House of Assembly for the district of Port de Grave.
	www.beijing.gc.ca /beijing/en/1382.htm (510 words)

	Letter on oil depletion to Canadian Minister of Natural Resources, and reply
		Your vision for Natural Resources Canada, quoted on its web site, sets the goal of "leading the world as a living model of sustainable development".
		The energy sector of Natural Resources Canada is well-informed about the different perceptions of global petroleum supplies.
		Canada and the other member states of the International Energy Agency have continuously urged OPEC members to increase production levels in the interest of oil market stability.
	www.geocities.com /davidmdelaney/Goodale-reply.htm (1098 words)

	RPP 2003-2004-Natural Resources Canada
		As Minister of Natural Resources Canada, I want to ensure that we are recognized as a world leader in the sustainable development and wise use of natural resources.
		Minister Dhaliwal convened a National Roundtable on Innovation and Skills in the Natural Resources Sector and Allied Industries on October 3-4, 2002, which brought together key leaders from industry, academia, governments, and Aboriginal and NGOs.
		Ministers Dhaliwal, Rock (Industry), Thibault (Fisheries and Oceans) and Byrne (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) convened the Atlantic Energy Roundtable in November 2002 to explore with provincial ministers and industry leaders how to work together to achieve greater regulatory efficiency and further regional economic opportunity with respect to offshore oil and gas development.
	www.tbs-sct.gc.ca /est-pre/20032004/NRCan-RNCan/NRCan-RNCanr34_e.asp (13814 words)

	Natural Resources - Energy in Canada 2000 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Canada is also the world's leading supplier of radioisotopes for use in cancer therapy, medical diagnostic techniques, agriculture and industry.
		The Government of Canada has played a key role in the development of the nuclear industry by funding nuclear research and development and establishing the institutional and regulatory framework to help ensure that top priority is given to health and safety, as well as to protecting the environment in all fuel cycle activities.
		In Canada, the nuclear energy option grew out of a desire by Canadian electrical utilities to achieve self-sufficiency in base-load electricity supply when imported coal was the only available option.
	www2.nrcan.gc.ca /es/ener2000/online/html/chap3d_e.cfm (2245 words)

	RenewableEnergyAccess.com \| Ethanol Industry Grows in Canada
		Minister of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) John Efford said that the country is the first in the world to use cellulose ethanol on an ongoing basis, and the Canadian government has given a lot of support toward this goal.
		The Government of Canada's investment in Iogen technology was critical to the development of this low-carbon-dioxide fuel, and we are proud to see that NRCan is the world's first fleet powered by this leading Canadian technology," said Brian Foody, Iogen's President and CEO.
		The program is a key initiative in support of the Government of Canada's target of having 35 percent of its gasoline contain 10 percent ethanol by 2010.
	renewableenergyaccess.com /rea/news/story?id=20217 (571 words)

	Petition No. 67 - Minister's Response: Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN)
		At that meeting, Canada reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the principles outlined in the Rio Declaration on the Environment and Sustainable Development and the actions of Agenda 21.
		NRCan has a useful role as a facilitator and consensus-builder in advancing the government's Aboriginal policy objectives in the context of the sustainable development of natural resources, and ensuring there is a long-term commitment by resource sectors to employment and development in the North, rural and remote regions, and Aboriginal communities.
		Canada, on behalf of Aboriginal people, has a custodial role over the legal survey and management of lands infrastructure (registration) on lands held by the Crown for Aboriginal people, such as Indian Reserves.
	www.oag-bvg.gc.ca /domino/petitions.nsf/viewe1.0/bc437fa1756dbab485256db3004c88d8 (1193 words)

	NRC Okanagan Observatory to Build 'Canadarm of Astronomy' - National Research Council Canada
		Minister Rock made the announcement in conjunction with the official opening of a $3 million laboratory building at NRC-DRAO.
		The commitment of new resources is being made by NRC in the context of funding provided in the February 2003 Federal Budget and the government's commitment to Canada's Long Range Plan for Astronomy and Astrophysics.
		Recognized globally for research and innovation, Canada's National Research Council (NRC) is a leader in the development of an innovative, knowledge-based economy for Canada through science and technology.
	www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca /newsroom/news/2003/canadarm03_e.html (605 words)

	Hydrogen Now! Government of Canada Gears Up to Put Fuel-Cell Technologies on the Road
		The Right Honourable Paul Martin, Prime Minister of Canada, made the announcement at Globe 2004, a trade fair and conference on environmental technology and management.
		"Today's announcement underscores the Government of Canada's commitment to a prosperous and competitive hydrogen and fuel-cell industry, and is a clear sign that we have reached a new milestone." "We're on the cusp of a new energy era," said the Honourable David Anderson, Minister of the Environment.
		The Hydrogen Highway is part of a long-range plan to assist Canada in moving toward greater use of hydrogen fuel cells in vehicles and other power-generation applications.
	www.hydrogennow.org /HNews/PressReleases/Canada/Canada-H2HwyFunding.htm (762 words)

	Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat - News Release Ref: 830-796/004
		Canada recognized early on a need for a framework to define and measure its progress in sustainable forest management and is now considered an international leader in CandI.
		“Canada is steward of ten percent of the world’s forests, and Canadians have a responsibility to maintain healthy, sustainable forests,” said Minister Dhaliwal.
		This framework also advances Canada’s commitment to the sustainable development of our natural resources — contributing to their economic importance and to a strong society and communities through knowledge, innovation, technology and international leadership.
	www.scics.gc.ca /cinfo03/830796004_e.html (479 words)

	Minister Lunn Announces Green Streets Program Winners
		The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources, announced the successful communities receiving a total of $293,000 in funding under the Green Streets Canada program for 2006–07.
		Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) supports this program, which is managed by the Tree Canada Foundation.
		Tree Canada is a national organization dedicated to raising awareness among Canadians of the importance of Canada's forests and promoting activities that sustain and preserve urban forests.
	news.gc.ca /cfmx/view/en/index.jsp?articleid=217949 (519 words)

	Natural Resources Canada - Press Release (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Government of Canada has renewed its commitment to providing access to high-quality maps, satellite images and related data and technologies.
		The Honourable R. John Efford, Minister of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), yesterday announced that the Government has allocated funding of $60 million in Budget 2005 for a second, five-year phase of GeoConnections, a national partnership initiative led by NRCan to make Canada's geospatial databases, applications and services readily accessible online.
		The renewed commitment to GeoConnections enhances the quality of life of Canadians by supporting knowledge, innovation and technology in the natural resources sectors, which are vital to Canada's economy and society.
	www.geoplace.com /pressrelease/pressdetail_print.asp?id=9983 (347 words)

	Nuclear Waste Management Organization
		Its three year study engaged interested Canadians, stakeholders and specialists to develop a recommendation that safeguards the public in a way that is sustainable, ethically and socially acceptable, and respectful to the environment now and in the future.
		The NWMO Annual Report is made public simultaneous with its submission to the Minister of Natural Resources Canada.
		The NWMO is in a period of transition as the Government of Canada reviews the Final Study and decides upon a long term management approach for Canada.
	nwmo.ca (401 words)

	Government of Canada announces funding for natural resources sector councils (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Minister Efford made the announcement last night at the Natural Resources Skills Symposium being held in Calgary from October 31 to November 2.
		The event, which is being co-hosted by HRSDC and NRCan, aims to address some of the major human resources challenges facing the natural resources sectors, such as recruitment, retention and continuous learning.
		The natural resources sectors and allied industries are a cornerstone of the Canadian economy.
	www.hrsdc.gc.ca /en/cs/comm/hrsd/news/2004/041101.shtml (884 words)

	Energy and Mines Ministers Conference
		Canada has long enjoyed a worldwide reputation for its rich natural resources, including its reserves of oil and gas, and minerals and metals.
		Thousands of Canadians in communities across the country rely on the natural resources sector and allied industries for their livelihoods.
		Together, we can ensure that these resources continue to contribute to the quality of life in our communities, a healthy environment and continued economic prosperity — for the Canada we want, for ourselves and for future generations.
	www.gov.ns.ca /natr/emmc/eng/messages.asp (341 words)

	Natural Resources Canada to discontinue printing of topographic maps - Cartography
		The following is a copy of an email sent from Brad Green, President of World of Maps, a seller of maps, including Natural Resources Canada’s line of topographic maps, the National Topographic System maps.
		On September 7, 2005 Natural Resources Canada invited the Regional Distribution Center (RDC) business representitives from across Canada to hear the bleak future prospect for paper topographic maps in Canada.
		Current plans from the federal government is that the Canada Map Office (CMO) is to be permanently closed at the end of the current business lease for the 130 Bentley Ave warehouse in Jan 2007.
	ccablog.blogspot.com /2005/09/natural-resources-canada-to.html (994 words)

	Innovative mapping will increase investment in Canada's north (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Government of Canada, through Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC), is investing $1 million to support the aeromagnetic survey, which builds upon a previous $1.02 million invested to support NRCan's predictive mapping project.
		The natural resources sectors and allied industries are a vital part of Canada's economy and society.
		This initiative is consistent with the goal of establishing strong foundations for sustainable economic development, one of the seven key goals of the proposed Northern Strategy Framework released by the Prime Minister and Territorial First Ministers on December 14, 2004.
	i-newswire.com /goprint43943.html (694 words)

	U.S. Newswire : Releases : "U.S., Canada and Mexico Release 'North American Natural Gas Vision'" (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		It examines the increasingly important role of natural gas in the energy sectors of the three countries and will serve as an important reference document for governments, businesses and the general public.
		At the Summit of the Americas held in Quebec, Canada, in April 2001, U.S. President Bush, then-Canadian Prime Minister Chretien and Mexico's President Fox committed to expanding energy trade among the three nations and strengthening the energy market in North America.
		Building on this commitment, the U.S. Secretary of Energy, the Minister of Natural Resources Canada and Mexico's Secretary of Energy agreed to establish the NAEWG.
	releases.usnewswire.com /GetRelease.asp?id=43558 (346 words)

	Minister Statement 2004 NWMO Annual Report
		The Nuclear Fuel Waste Bureau, within Natural Resources Canada, continues to oversee the activities of the NWMO.
		As NWMO President Elizabeth Dowdeswell states, it is clear from the public consultations the organization has carried out to date that Canadians believe that this generation is now ready to assume its responsibility and plan for a responsible approach for the long-term management of nuclear fuel waste.
		The Government of Canada will ensure that the long-term management of nuclear fuel waste is carried out in a safe, environmentally sound, comprehensive, cost-effective and integrated manner, as stated in its 1996 Radioactive Waste Policy Framework.
	www.nfwbureau.gc.ca /english/view.asp?x=615&oid=29 (604 words)

	Canadian Auto Industry Agrees to Limit Greenhouse Gases
		Canada agreed to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases to six percent below 1990 levels by 2012, or by 240 million metric tons, when it agreed to the UN Kyoto Protocol, which took effect in February.
		The MOU was signed by Efford; by Joe Hinrichs, chairman of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association and president and CEO, Ford of Canada; and by Marcus Breitschwerdt, chairman of the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada and president and CEO, Mercedes-Benz Canada.
		The Kyoto Protocol under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change requires 35 industrialized countries, including Canada, to reduce their emission of greenhouse gases during the five year period 2008-2012.
	www.ens-newswire.com /ens/apr2005/2005-04-06-05.asp (896 words)

	CNW Group (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		He also outlined his reasons for optimism for Canada's mining and forest industries as well as the key challenges facing the natural resources industries.
		Minister Lunn was speaking at the 16th annual PNWER summit.
		For further information: media may contact: Emma Welford, Director of Communications, Office of the Minister, Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa, (613) 996-1471; Ghyslain Charron, Media Relations, Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa, (613) 992-4447; NRCan's news releases and backgrounders are available at www.nrcan.gc.ca/media.
	feeds.torontonews.net /?rid=18a0c7f80dea72b4&cat=03cb86c5037f9622&f=1 (347 words)

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	www.naturalfoodsherbs.com /healthy/Natural-Law.html (3362 words)

	Canada Releases Discussion Paper on Climate Change
		This federal discussion paper is the result of the Government of Canada's commitment, at the last Joint Meeting of Ministers of Environment and Energy (JMM), to take the lead on drafting a document that would further focus collective thinking and planning.
		The paper presents four options for addressing Canada’s climate change commitments and the analytical results that are currently available and seeks input on a number of key issues.
		From June 7 to 21, the Government of Canada and provincial and territorial governments will be hosting workshops in 14 cities across Canada to discuss these options with stakeholders and receive their input.
	www.rrbdin.org /files/news/020516.htm (239 words)

	GOVERNMENT OF CANADA: China and Canada Deepen Cooperation on Natural... \| BEIJING, CHINA, Canada, natural resources ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Natural Resources Canada signed agreements today with two organizations in the People's Republic of China to cooperate in the fields of minerals and metals and earth sciences.
		Minister Efford last visited China in the fall of 2004 to promote Canadian expertise in natural resources.
		The signing of these agreements advances Canada's international role in the natural resources sectors, which are a vital part of our economy and society.
	webbolt.ecnext.com /coms2/description_43308_GOC310105_ECO (925 words)

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