Senators press for answers on whether Bill C-69 will actually get oilsands projects built faster
Senators pressed government officials Wednesday about whether an “early engagement” provision under Bill C-69 will in fact get projects built more quickly in Canada, a point of controversy under the legislation as several major pipeline construction efforts remain stalled or have been outright abandoned.
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.
Big oil was busiest lobbyist on the Hill in December
Strength and Sustainability in the Mining Industry
Over the last several years, the positive work being done in Canada’s mining sector, specifically related to innovation and sustainability, has been impressive to witness. With significant reclamation initiatives underway, a greater focus on responisble sourcing, and increased collaboration with Indigenous groups, our industry has much to be proud of.
November lobbying boosted by Hill days, GM plant closure, and budget talks
Parliament’s final full sitting month in 2018 made for a busy spell of November lobbying, driven by meeting blitzes on the Hill, budget consultations, and the late-month bombshell that General Motors’ auto plant would close in Oshawa, Ont.
Alberta premier blasts ‘flawed’ Bill C-69 that subjects energy projects to broader review
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley on Wednesday called on Ottawa to amend its controversial C-69 energy reform bill, repeating claims by Alberta and industry that they have little faith in the federal government correcting the “flawed” legislation.
“It will help Canada recapture the top global position”
Canadian mining bodies have welcomed the government’s plans to boost the country’s competitiveness for mineral exploration investment.
Yearbook of Global Climate Action-Industry Sector Snapshot-Mining and Metals
The mining and metals industry covers the extraction, processing and refining of raw materials, which are used in almost every aspect of modern society, from transport to housing, healthcare to food production and technology. It provides essential inputs for a low carbon economy, such as copper for electric components, lithium for batteries and iron for […]
Mining Association of Canada welcomes federal government’s fall economic statement
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has welcomed the measures included in the Canadian government’s 2018 Fall Economic Statement as an important boost to Canadian mining competitiveness.
Miners welcome Ottawa’s fall fiscal update
A five-year extension to the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit was just one reason why industry praised this week’s federal government Fall Economic Statement. Still, the credit won most of the praise.
