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Message: Speeding up permit approvals on provincial mining minister’s mind
Speeding up permit approvals on provincial mining minister’s mind
Ford government aims to “create more business certainty” in elevating Ontario’s mining investment profile
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18 h By: Northern Ontario Business Staff
Greg Rickford, minister of energy, northern development and mines, met with a panel of stakeholders during the 2019 Meet the Miners day at Queen's Park on Oct. 29. (Supplied photo)
Changes are coming to Ontario’s Mining Act.
Cutting red tape to improve the industry’s competitiveness still remains top of mind for Energy, Northern Development and Mines Minister Greg Rickford, who hosted the 41st annual Meet the Miners Day at Queen’s Park, Oct. 29.
The mix-and-mingle event is an acknowledgement of the role that the $10-billion industry plays in the province’s economy in providing more than 76,000 Ontarians with direct and indirect jobs.
It’s also an information exchange between industry reps, MPPs, and government bureaucrats to touch on topics that drive economic development and encourage innovation in areas such as green tech solutions.
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Rickford also took the opportunity to huddle with his panel of industry experts on the government’s Mining Working Group.
Created earlier this year, the group is composed of leaders from the mining and exploration side, prospectors, and representatives from Indigenous business organizations.
“I am encouraged by our discussions so far and look forward to our continued collaboration,” said Rickford, who acknowledged the contribution of Chris Hodgson and his team from the Ontario Mining Association for their input in finding ways to cut regulatory red tape. That includes making legislative changes to boost Ontario’s profile as an attractive place to invest.
“Through the proposed Better For People, Smarter For Business Act, 2019, which our government announced yesterday, we are proposing changes to the Mining Act that will help speed up approvals, reduce confusion and create more business certainty."
Rickford said his government remains solidly behind creating jobs by supporting the opening of three mines and the expansion of five others in Northern Ontario.
“Together, with the mining industry, we are sending a strong signal to the world that Ontario is open for business and open for jobs.”
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Province establishes Mining Working Group
Panel to reduce red tape, attract new investment
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Mar 4, 2019 2:32 PM By: Northern Ontario Business Staff
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The province has established a Mining Working Group whose task is to reduce red tape and attract major new investments.
Premier Doug Ford and Greg Rickford, the provincial minister of energy, Northern development and mines, made the announcement on March 4 in Toronto during the 2019 conference of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC).
"Ontario's mining sector drives so much of the province's growth," Ford said in a statement.
"We need to cut red tape so we can attract global investment, expand the industry and create more and better jobs in Ontario."
The group, chaired by Rickford, includes industry representatives from mining and exploration companies, prospectors and Indigenous business organizations.
Members will provide the province with input on important issues affecting the minerals sector, while identifying opportunities to ensure future growth, competitiveness and prosperity.
"For too long, Ontario's minerals sector has been mired in lengthy regulatory approvals and other barriers to investment," Rickford said.
"By convening this working group of industry leaders, our government is sending a strong signal to the world that Ontario's mining industry is open for business and open for jobs."
Members include:
- Renaud Adams, director, president and CEO, New Gold
- Carol Banducci, executive vice-president and chief financial officer, IAMGOLD
- Brent Bergeron, executive vice-president of corporate affairs and sustainability, Goldcorp
- Marc Boissonneault, head of global nickel assets, Glencore
- John Burzynski, president, CEO and director, OSISKO
- Garry Clark, executive director/chair, Ontario Prospectors Association
- Alan Coutts, president and CEO, Noront Resources Ltd.
- Daniella Dimitrov, partner, Sprott
- Catharine Farrow, director, Franco Nevada
- J.P. Gladu, president and CEO, Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
- Chris Hodgson, president, Ontario Mining Association
- Tony Makuch, president and CEO, Kirkland Lake Gold
- Mike McCann, head of mining and milling for North Atlantic Operations, Vale
- Marvin Pelletier, executive vice-president and chief development officer, Carbonix, and president, Maawandoon Inc.
- Stephen Roman, chairman, president and CEO, Harte Gold
- Greg Rickford (chair), minister of energy, Northern development and mines
The group held its inaugural meeting on March 4.
According to the province, Ontario’s mining industry creates more than 26,000 direct and 50,000 indirect jobs.
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