Minister of State (Science and Technology) Greg Rickford (Kenora, Ont.) addressed delegates at the 45th Annual Canadian Mineral Analysts Conference. During his address, Rickford highlighted the importance of mining to the Canadian economy and the government's commitment to ensure the sector's continued growth. The full release is available online. Call 613-943-6177.
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) met with representatives of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) during their annual convention to underscore the importance of a collaborative approach to the development of the Ring of Fire, with an emphasis on early dialogue with First Nations. Call 613-854-7802.
Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) addressed a meeting of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce to underscore the economic development potential of the Ring of Fire and reaffirm the government's commitment to the mining development. Call 613-854-7802.
Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) highlighted the government's commitment to the Ring of Fire and urged the mining industry to reach out and engage local communities on the development's economic potential at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada's (PDAC) annual convention. The Ring of Fire, located approximately 500 km northeast of … Read more
Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, ON) announced a government investment of $53,500 to help the City of Elliot Lake develop a strategic plan to develop and diversify its local economy. Clement said the announcement will enable the municipality to identify and capitalize on immediate and future … Read more
