Canadian industries seek extension on country’s human-rights supply chain law
Canadian industries are pushing back against the country’s planned January launch date of the Modern Slavery Act, intended to fight forced labour and child labour in supply chains, as mining and apparel trade groups say the government has failed to spell out the details of the law’s requirements.
Mining association moves to boost diversity with new protocol
The mining business has a ways to go when it comes to including a diverse range of workers.
Opinion: Allowing oilsands mines to treat and release water key to reclamation
The recent publication of the Government of Canada’s Introduction to the Crown-Indigenous Working Group for the Potential Oil Sands Mining Effluent Regulations paper provides important information highlighting how regulations could enable the oilsands mining industry to accelerate land reclamation by working towards an important part of the solution — managing major volumes of mine water the sector […]
Mining Association of Canada releases new equity, diversity and inclusion standards
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has published a brand new Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) protocol focused on improving performance in the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). Released in tandem with a significant update to the TSM Safety and Health Protocol, renamed the TSM Safe, Healthy and Respectful Workplaces Protocol is a framework that introduces a new performance […]
New TSM protocol to change the face of Canada’s mining sector
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) on Thursday published a new Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) protocol, focused on improving performance in the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).
MAC launches new diversity and inclusion standards
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has introduced a new protocol under its Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) framework targeting inclusion.
Mining association launches regulations to diversify mostly ‘male and white’ industry
Canada’s largest mining association has announced new regulations that its members must follow to tackle issues such as sexual harassment, bullying and gender discrimination at a time when the industry is finding it difficult to attract workers.
Canada’s Mining Sector Commits to World-Leading EDI Standards
New Towards Sustainable Mining Protocols Will Drive Industry Performance in Workplace Culture and Respect Ottawa (ON) – Today, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) announced the publication of a brand new Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) protocol focused on improving performance in the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). Released in tandem with a significant […]
TSM Framework on Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive Workplaces
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are strategic priorities and shared values for the mining sector, contributing to safe and respectful workplaces that are free from physical and psychological harm. We recognize that high-performing, qualified people are our greatest asset and that an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce facilitates effective problem-solving, creativity and innovation. There is no […]
TSM Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive Workplaces Protocol
The purpose of this TSM protocol is to facilitate continual performance improvements towards workplaces that practice equity, diversity, and inclusion. This is to be achieved through engagement and through the development and implementation of associated strategies, commitments, programs, and objectives. While some companies may begin this journey by focusing on certain underrepresented groups, the ultimate […]
