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What's New Canada's chronic asbestos problem The Globe and Mail (11/22) For a place of modest size, Asbestos has made an impressive imprint on the Canadian psyche. St. Lawrence spill cleanup continues The Montreal Gazette (9/30) The cleanup continued Thursday at the site of a spill that sent 5,500 litres of a mixture of diesel and water into the St. Lawrence River Tuesday. Canada losing water at 'troublesome' rate CTV Toronto (9/13) Canada's renewable fresh water supply is shrinking, according to a new report which says the southern half of the country lost enough water to fill 1.4 million Olympic-sized swimming pools over the past three decades. Quebecers put French liqueur on Canadian map Toronto Sun (8/4) Cassis -- a liqueur made with blackcurrants -- has been gaining fans in Canada, due largely to the efforts of one entrepreneurial family on Ile D'Orleans in the St. Lawrence River near Quebec City. EDITORIAL: New plan must be in place before delisting Standard Freeholder (7/30) Of late, there is a debate ongoing over whether the section of the St. Lawrence River between Cornwall and Montreal should be de-listed as an environmental 'hot spot.' Ottawa, Quebec pay to plunk underwater power turbines in the St. Lawrence River CTV (7/27) The mighty St. Lawrence River will soon be home to a power-generating pilot project that could one day churn in rivers across Canada.
General Resources Gouvernement du Québec (Government of Québec) A starting point to guide you to the many resources available from the government of Québec's departments and agencies as well as the National Assembly.
Economy Canadian Transportation Research Gateway Transport Canada The Canadian Transportation Research Gateway (CTRG) is intended to provide access to evaluated websites, through a single gateway, for researchers, students, government, and industry. Québec Department of International Relations Includes a profile of Quebec, its culture and economy, and information about living in and investing in Quebec.
Environment Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network Environment Canada The Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network (EMAN) is made up of linked organizations and individuals involved in ecological monitoring in Canada to better detect, describe, and report on ecosystem changes. Environmental Defence Canada Formerly known as the Canadian Environmental Defence Fund, Environmental Defence Canada protects the environment and human health. Living By Water Project The mission of the Project is "working towards healthier human and wildlife habitat along the shorelines of Canada", and to help shoreline residents obtain information to protect their property, prevent problems like erosion, and protect water quality, fish and wildlife habitat. Nature Conservancy of Canada For over 40 years, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has been working to protect Canada’s most threatened natural habitats and the endangered species that call them home. Parks of the St. Lawrence Manages recreational areas from Kingston to near the Quebec border. Quebec Environment and Sustainable Development Quebec's Government Portal An overview of Quebec's diversified environment, including farming, biodiversity in the forests, preservation of the aquatic ecosystem and more. St. Lawrence Centre As the only federal research and development center devoted entirely to the river ecosystem, the St. Lawrence Centre conducts research programs aimed at studying the various ecosystems and keeping the knowledge base about the river up to date. The Lakes of Canada Canada's Aquatic Environments Physical attributes and watershed characteristics of the 10 largest lakes in Canada and selected others. The World of Trees Includes sections on seasonal changes; uses of trees; action and protection; and, teacher's resources, such as classroom experiments.
Tourism The Great Lakes Circle Tour Ride along on the 6,500-mile Great Lakes Circle Tour: a scenic, international road system connecting the five Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River! For new visitors to the region, this online travel guide offers informational maps, road routes and estimated mileages, and links to major cities, camping and recreation areas, and natural attractions. Québec Parks Société des éstablishments de plein air du Québec (Sépaq) Tourisme Québec: Gouvernement du Québec
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