Saint Lawrence

The Port of Montreal welcomes the Government of Canada's support for its Contrecœur expansion project

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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This financial support from the federal government confirms the strategic importance of the Contrecœur expansion project in view of the anticipated growth in the container sector to meet the needs of importers, exporters and consumers.

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  • This financial support from the federal government confirms the strategic importance of the Contrecœur expansion project in view of the anticipated growth in the container sector to meet the needs of importers, exporters and consumers.
  • In 2021, the Port of Montreal's expansion of its activities at Contrecœur received a favourable Decision Statement from Canada's Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, allowing the project to proceed.
  • "This financial backing from the federal government sends a strong message about our large Contrecœur expansion project and the future of the logistics ecosystem in the St. Lawrence corridor.
  • "MPA teams are continuing their rigorous planning on the Port of Montreal's major Contrecœur expansion project that is so crucial to keeping supply chains resilient.

Four New Projects Add $13.6 M to H2O Innovation’s WTS Backlog

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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These new contracts, driven by the increasing demand for water treatment systems and the uniqueness of H2O Innovation’s FiberFlexTM technology, amount to $13.6 M and increase the Corporation’s WTS backlog to $76.7 M, its highest value to date.

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  • These new contracts, driven by the increasing demand for water treatment systems and the uniqueness of H2O Innovation’s FiberFlexTM technology, amount to $13.6 M and increase the Corporation’s WTS backlog to $76.7 M, its highest value to date.
  • The core of the FiberFlexTM technology is a versatile skid design that accommodates a wide range of module types.
  • The fact that our clients are entrusting us with these projects reflects their need for more flexible and adaptable systems.
  • The award of these four projects demonstrates this reality quite well,” stated Frédéric Dugré, President, Chief Executive Officer and co-Founder of H2O Innovation.

Government of Canada invests more than $1.7 million in recovery of species at risk in the St. Lawrence Lowlands

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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To halt the loss of biodiversity and restore Canada's natural environments, collaboration between the provinces, territories, Indigenous peoples, and other partners is essential.

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  • To halt the loss of biodiversity and restore Canada's natural environments, collaboration between the provinces, territories, Indigenous peoples, and other partners is essential.
  • This project will take place in the St. Lawrence Lowlands in Quebec, mainly in the Capitale-Nationale, Chaudière-Appalaches, and Mauricie regions.
  • "The St. Lawrence, a unique and rich ecosystem, is supported by the Government of Canada in partnership with the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
  • The St. Lawrence Lowlands are one of 11 priority places designated under the Pan–Canadian Approach to Transforming Species at Risk Conservation in Canada.

Réseau express métropolitain Phase 1 opens to Montrealers

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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The first branch of the REM will move more than 30,000 commuters daily along the 16.6-km route in 18 minutes.

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  • The first branch of the REM will move more than 30,000 commuters daily along the 16.6-km route in 18 minutes.
  • The REM will make travel in Greater Montreal easier and help the city's efforts to reach net zero by 2050.
  • The full 67-km REM network is slated to open in 2024 with the Montréal-Trudeau International Airport extension following in 2027.
  • This is one of nearly 30 investments by the Canada Infrastructure Bank that are under construction across the country."

New Videos Released by Hinterland Who’s Who

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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“Congratulations to the Canadian Wildlife Federation for winning the top prize for Public Service Announcements at the WorldMediaFestivals, in the Television & Corporate Media Awards category.

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  • “Congratulations to the Canadian Wildlife Federation for winning the top prize for Public Service Announcements at the WorldMediaFestivals, in the Television & Corporate Media Awards category.
  • The “Hinterland Who’s Who” vignettes, like the winning 2022 grassland series video on the Long-Billed Curlew, highlight the need to protect endangered ecosystems and contribute to the recovery of species at risk.
  • It supplements its diet by consuming small invertebrates which are attracted to a sticky sweet secretion on its leaves.
  • More than third of the world’s peatlands are in Canada, and they cover about 14 per cent of Canada’s territory.

TELUS invests $30 million in Montreal

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Monday, June 19, 2023
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MONTREAL, June 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS is investing nearly $30 million in Montreal in 2023 to deploy and update its 5G networks and connect the city’s businesses to thousands of kilometres of optic fibre. As the summer season gets underway, the TELUS team is hard at work providing Quebec’s biggest city with the 5G connectivity and network capacity needed to welcome the nearly 10 million visitors expected here in 2023. Whether enjoying the view from the top of the Port of Montreal Observation Tower or grooving to the beat at one of the many music festivals taking place on Parc Jean Drapeau, Montrealers and tourists will have access to world-class connectivity this summer. TELUS is also continuing its partnerships with Zú and the École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS) for urban and 5G labs to promote innovation and connect Montreal’s businesses, universities, researchers and the greatest creative minds with the latest 5G technology.

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  • With 9.5 million tourists expected to visit Montreal in 2023, TELUS is updating its networks to provide world-class connectivity this summer season
    5G labs will fuel technological innovation from Montreal’s businesses, researchers and creative geniuses
    MONTREAL, June 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS is investing nearly $30 million in Montreal in 2023 to deploy and update its 5G networks and connect the city’s businesses to thousands of kilometres of optic fibre.
  • “For our 3,600 team members in the city, Montreal continues to be a key focus for our technological innovations, and we’re maintaining our commitment to making Montreal one of the most welcoming and innovative cities in the world,” says Nazim Benhadid, Senior Vice-President at TELUS.
  • “Lots of tourists choose Montreal for their summer vacation plans, and with our massive investments, we’re joining the city’s efforts to provide a first-class experience for visitors and maximize economic benefits for Montreal.
  • TELUS 5G Lab with Zú: The TELUS 5G Lab will be outfitted with the latest 5G technology.

Ports of Montreal, Québec and Trois-Rivières taking the Net-Zero Challenge

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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MONTREAL, May 11, 2023 /CNW/ - The Ports of Montreal, Québec and Trois-Rivières are taking the federal government's Net-Zero Challenge.

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  • MONTREAL, May 11, 2023 /CNW/ - The Ports of Montreal, Québec and Trois-Rivières are taking the federal government's Net-Zero Challenge.
  • By announcing their collective participation in the Net-Zero Challenge, the ports of Montreal, Quebec City and Trois-Rivières are joining forces to accelerate the decarbonization of maritime transport on the St. Lawrence River corridor.
  • The ports of Montreal, Quebec City and Trois-Rivières signed a cooperation agreement in 2022 covering various aspects, including communications, innovation, the environment, marine operations and asset management.
  • This shared commitment to the Net-Zero Challenge is a tangible example of promising projects set in motion to develop a strong shipping corridor from a sustainable development perspective.

After the migrant deaths in Akwesasne, Canadian immigration law must reckon with its colonial history

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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On March 29, two families of four died while attempting to cross the St. Lawrence River from Canada to the U.S. Their bodies were found in Akwesasne Mohawk territory which straddles the Canada-United States border.

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  • On March 29, two families of four died while attempting to cross the St. Lawrence River from Canada to the U.S. Their bodies were found in Akwesasne Mohawk territory which straddles the Canada-United States border.
  • Media coverage quickly began to frame the fatal incident as an issue of illegal human smuggling.
  • But perhaps the most glaring omission in media coverage is any meaningful reflection on what it means for this tragedy to occur on Indigenous territory.

Indigenous communities and the border

    • The Akwesasne tragedy must be understood in the context of colonial history and the imposition of the U.S.-Canada border on Indigenous nations.
    • The 1794 Jay’s Treaty codified the inherent rights of Indigenous Peoples to move freely across the border and to carry out trade and commerce.
    • Instead, Indigenous Peoples were made foreigners in their own land with mobility and land rights inferior to those of European settler migrants.
    • As Historian Benjamin Hoy writes, “[f]rom the very outset, Canada and the United States believed that building a national border on Indigenous lands required erasing pre-existing territorial boundaries.”

Colonial dispossession

    • Canadian immigration law has historically served as a key mechanism of colonial dispossession.
    • It did this by actively encouraging white European settlers to come to Canada by granting them protections and rights.

Undermining Indigenous self-determination

    • Canada has continued to assert unilateral sovereignty in immigration while simultaneously erasing diverse Indigenous laws and customs.
    • Sister Juliana claimed asylum in Canada, saying that she would face persecution if she returned to Nigeria.
    • A key part of the truth and reconciliation process is for settlers to acknowledge treaty relationships with Indigenous communities and their treaty rights to be on this land.
    • One of the first steps is to acknowledge and respect Indigenous sovereignty, laws and treaty relations when it comes to immigration.

Parks Canada Launches New Podcast

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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ReCollections, a new Parks Canada podcast, will guide listeners through a collection of stories from national historic sites across the country.

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  • ReCollections, a new Parks Canada podcast, will guide listeners through a collection of stories from national historic sites across the country.
  • GATINEAU, QC, April 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, Parks Canada unveils its latest offering, an engaging new podcast series entitled ReCollections.
  • Delve into Canada's rich natural and cultural heritage as you uncover these cherished treasures with Parks Canada's immersive podcast experience.
  • Episodes are available anywhere that listeners typically stream their podcasts, as well as on the Parks Canada YouTube channel and the Parks Canada website.

Call for Nominations: 2023 Nature Inspiration Awards

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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OTTAWA, March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nominations are now open for the Canadian Museum of Nature’s national Nature Inspiration Awards.

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  • OTTAWA, March 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nominations are now open for the Canadian Museum of Nature’s national Nature Inspiration Awards.
  • The submission deadline for the 2023 awards is May 23.
  • The awards are supported by media partners The Globe and Mail and The Walrus.
  • On November 15, 2023, the Canadian Museum of Nature will host a gala to celebrate the finalists and announce the winners.