Op-ed: Canadians want more mining projects, and trust Canada’s miners
This op-ed by Pierre Gratton, President and CEO of the Mining Association of Canada, was first published in National Newswatch on July 16, 2026. Canada has always been fortunate to have plenty of natural resources. And for most of our history, we’ve felt this was a powerful advantage. Resources provided great jobs for millions of […]
Op-ed: Canadians want more mining projects, and trust Canada’s miners
This op-ed by Pierre Gratton, President and CEO of the Mining Association of Canada, was first published in National Newswatch on July 16, 2026. Canada has always been fortunate to have plenty of natural resources. And for most of our history, we’ve felt this was a powerful advantage. Resources provided great jobs for millions of […]
Op-ed: Momentum in cutting red tape is making mining in Canada more attractive to investors
This op-ed by Pierre Gratton, President and CEO of the Mining Association of Canada, was first published in The Hill Times on May 20, 2026. For many years federal governments, both Liberal and Conservative, promised to reduce red tape and improve permitting timelines. All have failed or, at best, tinkered at the margins. The result […]
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Budget 2025 Historic for Canada’s Mining Sector
Budget 2025 Historic for Canada’s Mining Sector Ottawa, November 4th, 2025 – MAC applauds today’s federal budget, which contains many measures that will enhance the competitiveness of Canadian mining and accelerate investments in critical minerals. Budget 2025 responds directly to several requests from the Mining Association of Canada and follows through on a number of […]