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.
Manufacturers, small businesses slam Liberal carbon tax rebate, warn of second tax fight
Small businesses are warning that the carbon tax rebate system outlined by Ottawa on Tuesday could force the private sector to shoulder an unfair portion of the costs, piling on new tax burdens just as expanded Canada Pension Plan requirements come into force next year.
MAC push for greater timelines reflected in Bill C-69
Canadian miners supportive of Impact Assessment Act
The Mining Association of Canada has declared Bill C-69, the proposed new federal Impact Assessment Act, an improvement over its Harper-government predecessor, with its president and CEO Pierre Gratton suggesting that with proper implementation, C-69 will make Canada a more welcome place for mining investment.
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Bill C-69: a step forward for Canada’s mining sector
Canada’s natural resource sectors are bedrocks of our economy. Our mining sector, in particular, is widely recognized as a global leader. We’ve also consistently been one of the largest sources of foreign direct investment, even more so when we include oil sands mining. Today, unfortunately, this provider of three-quarters of a million jobs – the […]
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.
Mining group leads July lobbying, urges feds to review pace of policy changes affecting resource industries
While some groups pull back in summer months, the Mining Association of Canada remained active in July, where industry, trade, and environment were the most-discussed issues.
