Industry

This report contains the results of a labour force survey of companies in Canada’s solar industry carried out on behalf of the Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA) and the Electricity Sector Council by Kelly Sears Consulting Group. The objectives of the study were to prepare a concise profile of the Canadian solar industry based on a review of secondary sources, and to identify labour force trends in the photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal (ST) segments of the industry.

The purpose of this discussion paper has been to share why our region is uniquely positioned to serve as the Energy Hub for the International Northeast, with is diverse mix of energy related assets, while at the same time the papers key object is to build awareness that unless project proponents, governments and the community begin to take meaningful action now, the labour supply challenge is potentially a crisis “on our doorstep” that could detrimentally affect the major Energy Hub projects.

This paper outlines many of the challenges and opportunities in our regional energy sector and present options for stakeholders and policy makers to consider.

Moncton-based economic development consulting firm Jupia Consultants was commissioned by the Atlantica Centre for Energy to write a discussion paper on the role of natural resources as an economic driver and opportunities for growth. The paper also considers the broader role of community and government partners in ensuring that resource development can be achieved in an environmentally sustainable way.

This report outlines the chief characteristics of the forest resource and of Canada’s forest products industry. It describes the crisis that the industry is currently experiencing, identifies the key causal factors, and highlights the impact of the crisis on forest communities. Lastly, it defines the factors likely to contribute to a resolution of the crisis so that the Canadian forest products industry can once again become prosperous, efficient and sustainable for the benefit of all Canadians.

The Future Bio-pathways Project is a comprehensive investigation of the opportunities to produce a wide range of bio-products from wood fibre. The first phase of the study, released in February 2010, examined the economic, social and environmental benefits of integrating these new bio-technologies within the traditional forest products industry and it considered how this approach will boost employment and strengthen Canada’s economy and rural communities.

This report provides the results of a project aimed at developing a framework for decision making regarding future investments in the forestry industry, recognizing the inevitability of, and need for, change. A suite of interactive tools allows companies to analyze their individual situations and gauge their best prospects. Equipped with this evidence and connected to potential partners, forest companies can seize new opportunities as the economy recovers and global demand for clean energy and bio-products increases.

The purpose of this guide is to help mills develop a site-specific Best Management Practices (BMP) plan for nutrient management. This guide includes examples and example decision keys illustrating important points about managing nutrients applicable to activated sludge treatment systems and aerated stabilization basins.

"The Fisheries Renewal Framework represents the results of a comprehensive review of the state of the fishing and seafood processing industry in New Brunswick, and includes a strategic direction to maintain its position as a significant contributor to the economic well being and self-sufficiency of the province."

"The presence and involvement of Aboriginal Peoples in the modern Atlantic commercial fishing industry is surfacing and here to stay for the long term."