Mining sector lauds tax credits in government’s latest budget
Mining sector lauds tax credits in government’s latest budget PressReader The Canadian mining industry applauded the latest budget update, which provides tax credits and incentives at a time when the sector is struggling.
‘Canada just got a whole lot more attractive’: Miners laud extended tax credits
The Canadian mining industry applauded the latest budget update, which provides tax credits and incentives at a time when the sector is struggling.
Multi-year tax credit extension a major boost for exploration in Canada
The Canadian government’s 2018 fall economic statement (FES), released on Wednesday, contains several measures to boost the competitiveness of the mining industry, including the first multi-year renewal of the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC) since its inception in 2000.
The world’s most insatiable consumer digs deep into Canadian miners
After spending billions of dollars and two decades trying — and failing — to build a mine on the border of Chile and Argentina, Toronto-based Barrick Gold Corp. is reverting to a predictable strategy: it wants to partner with a Chinese company.
Government’s Rejection of Key Senate Amendment to Bill C-49 a Blow to Canada’s Mining Competitiveness
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) expresses its profound disappointment and frustration with the government’s removal of a Senate amendment relating to Final Offer Arbitration (FOA), and with its modification of an amendment giving the Canada Transportation Agency own-motion power, in Bill C-49, legislation that amends the Canada Transportation Act. “The effectiveness and reliability of […]
Customers blame efficiency drives at railroads for backlogs over winter months
Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Railway have faced intense scrutiny over extended shipping delays this winter that have created a backlog in grain shipments. They point, largely, to a colder-than-usual winter, which they say can create a number of conditions – from malfunctioning switches to icy tracks – that force them to slow down […]
Bad policy to deal only with grain shipment backlogs: Mining Association of Canada
Brendan Marshall, vice-president of economic and northern affairs with the Mining Association of Canada, joins BNN to talk about why it doesn’t make sense for Ottawa to only accommodate grain growers’ demands for Bill C-49, which seeks to modernize transportation in Canada.
Federal budget raises questions about Canada keeping its competitive edge
Canada’s competitiveness in the world was a familiar refrain coming from industry and business groups commenting on the Feb. 28 federal budget.
‘It’s a sign that Canada does have options’: Seafood, mining and forestry to gain from TPP bloc
Seafood, mining, non-dairy agriculture, forestry and manufacturing industries are set to get a boost as Canada joins 10 other countries to form the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPATPP).
Report: Turnaround continues in global mining industry
Critical time for Canada’s mining industry to seize growth opportunities The year 2017 brought with it upward pressure on mineral and metal prices, returning a cautious optimism to the global mining industry. Pending the right conditions, Canada could seize significant growth opportunities in mining in the years ahead, according to the Mining Association of Canada’s […]
