Innovating Canada
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Agri-food and Innovation: The Need for a National Strategy
Let’s face it — innovation was not a topic during the 2021 federal election. Neither was agri-food. Agri-food in Canada has strong innovative potential and is essential for solid economic recovery and growth. The lack of focus on agri-food research and innovation is concerning. Canada has been a leader in the sector but the ship...
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Mike Holmes Jr.’s Advice on Sustainable Construction and Renovations
Professional contractor and TV host, Mike Holmes Jr. shares his insight and advice on the importance of sustainable construction and renovations
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Equitable Tree Access — Planting a Better Future One Tree at a Time
Canada — the globe's second-biggest country — has a seemingly endless variety of wild landscapes, and our vast forests and nature are what attract many to visit.
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Capturing the Beauty of the Canadian Outdoors with Paul Zizka
Canadian photographer Paul Zizka goes beyond the camera lens in an interview with Mediaplanet on his love for the outdoors and the importance of leaving nature how it was found. What makes Canada’s National Parks special to you? First and foremost, I think that in a country that is so rich in natural heritage, it...
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How Forestry is Part of the Environmental Solution
Canada’s forests are under constant change. For example, we have seen the devastating impacts of wildfire and insect outbreaks across the country.
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Protecting Canada’s Forests: Reducing Our Carbon Footprint
In an effort to slow the warming of the earth’s surface, Canada has committed to reducing the country’s greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2030.
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Protecting Canada’s Forests Through Personal Action
With roots planted deeply in conservation education programming, the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) has always been a national leader in youth engagement.
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Vote with Your Wallet to Support Sustainable Forestry Practices
shopfsc.ca helps consumers stand for forests. Nearly 400 million hectares of forest stretch across Canada, which is home to 10 percent of the world’s woodland. Still, our national canopy is threatened and consistently at risk: since the turn of the century, this country’s tree cover has plummeted 11 percent — or by 44 million hectares,...
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Why Do Forests Matter?
Forests are renewable, reliable, regenerative, and restorative. They also store carbon, help protect wildlife, and sustain communities by enabling diverse career opportunities and supporting mental and physical well-being.
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Forestry Isn’t Just About Trees, It’s About People
In a year when COVID-19 again dominated much of the news, events in BC inextricably pulled public attention to the province’s forests. In a year when COVID-19 again dominated much of the news, events in BC inextricably pulled public attention to the province’s forests. Wildfires scorched much of BC’s Interior, leaving people fearing the loss...
