Ottawa, June 24, 2026 – The Mining Association of Canada has named Gabriel Louer the 2026 recipient of the Paul Stothart Memorial Scholarship in Mineral Economics.
“I am incredibly grateful to the Mining Association of Canada for its generous support. The relationship between Canada’s resource sector and economic development has been a longstanding academic and professional interest of mine,” said Gabriel Louer. “With the Paul Stothart Memorial Scholarship I will be able to continue my education at HEC Montréal as I look to deepen my understanding of the economic issues that shape the mining industry and prepare myself for the next stage of my career.”
Gabriel completed a B.A. in Economics with Highest Distinction at the University of Winnipeg and is now pursuing a M.Sc. in Applied Financial Economics at HEC Montréal. During his undergraduate studies, he served in a leadership role within the Finance and Economics Students’ Association. He currently works as a Program Manager in Economic Engagement at the Indigenous Chamber of Commerce, where he previously interned as an Economic Development Analyst.
“The quality of applications this scholarship attracts has grown alongside the sector’s profile, and this year’s pool was among the strongest. Gabriel’s essay stood out for its analytical rigour and its clear-eyed read on the economic conditions shaping mining in Canada right now. He’s entering the field at an extraordinary time, and his thinking reflects that,” said Pierre Gratton, MAC’s President and CEO.
Awarded annually since 2012, the Paul Stothart Memorial Scholarship honours the memory of MAC’s former Vice President of Economic Affairs and supports students who demonstrate both an aptitude for mineral economics and a commitment to a career in Canada’s mining and metals sector. For more information about the scholarship and how to apply, visit mining.ca/about-us/scholarship.
Canada’s mining sector contributed $111 billion to Canada’s gross domestic product in 2024, representing more than 5% of the economy when mining, quarrying and oil and gas extraction are included. The sector directly employed 438,000 people and supported an additional 272,000 indirect jobs across the country. The industry is proportionally the largest private sector employer of Indigenous peoples in Canada and a major customer of Indigenous-owned businesses.
About MAC
The Mining Association of Canada is the national organization for the Canadian mining industry. Its members account for most of Canada’s production of base and precious metals, uranium, diamonds, metallurgical coal, mined oil sands and industrial minerals and are actively engaged in mineral exploration, mining, smelting, refining and semi-fabrication.
For More Information:
Photinie Koutsavlis
Vice President, Economic Affairs and Climate Change
Mining Association of Canada
Mobile: 613.327.1393
Email: Photinie.Koutsavlis@mining.ca
