Kenney Win Puts Maligned Trudeau Pipeline Law Under New Pressure
Alberta’s incoming premier is already fighting pipeline law changes that are in the offing.
Headwinds on horizon for Canadian mining, industry official warns
The high-profile nature of Canada’s controversial Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project is hurting the country’s mining industry, says industry association president Pierre Gratton.
CP Rail Strike Adversely Affects Canadian Mining Operations
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) expresses grave concern regarding the significant economic impact that the CP rail strike will have on mining communities and urges the Government of Canada to take immediate action to resolve the labour dispute. The impact is felt strongly by mining companies dependent on rail to either transport fuel in, […]
Praise for the Quick Resolution of CP Rail Strike by Mining Industry
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) expressed relief at the news that Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and TCRC-T&E have reached a tentative four-year agreement and commends the work of federal negotiators and, in particular, the leadership of the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, the Honourable Patricia Hajdu. “The impacts of a one-day strike […]
Trans Mountain ruling increases uncertainty among resource industry groups
The Federal Court of Appeal’s ruling that consultations for the Trans Mountain project were inadequate has raised concerns from the resources industry about added uncertainty around the duty to consult Indigenous communities, though experts say the precedent adds further clarity to what it means to meaningfully engage.
Miners expect to weather one-day Canadian Pacific rail worker strike
A one-day strike by Canadian Pacific (CP) Railway engineers and conductors is not expected to have a lasting impact on Canada’s mining operations, the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) said on Wednesday.
Canadian shippers relieved after CP Rail reaches deal with train crews
Canadian shippers breathed a collective sigh of relief Wednesday after CP Rail reached a tentative agreement with its train crews to end a strike mere hours after it began.
CP Rail strike: Industries across Canada scrambling, warn of ‘significant’ economic impact
Thousands of conductors and engineers with Canadian Pacific Railway walked off the job Tuesday night — sparking transportation worries across the country. More than 3,000 employees of Canada’s second-largest railroad are now on strike, but the union says it’s still negotiating with the railway with the help of a federal mediator.
Mining industry concerned about shipment delays due to CP Rail strike
Brendan Marshall, vice-president of economic and Northern affaris at the Mining Association of Canada, discusses the expected impact of the CP Rail strike on Canadian mining operations.
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 […]
