Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Agriculture
- Constitutional Issues
- Consumer Issues
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Environment
- Financial Institutions
- Fisheries
- Health
- Immigration
- Industry
- International Development
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Labour
- Mining
- Science and Technology
- Taxation and Finance
- Transportation
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Canadian Environmental Assessment Act & Regs. as they affect assessment of projects in the mineral industry
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act as it applies to substances produced by or used by the mineral industry
- Major Projects Management office's ability to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and coordination of federal review and decisions with respect to projects in the minerial industry
- Navigable Waters Protection Act & International Boundaries Waters Act as triggers for environmental assessments under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
- Species at Risk Act in relation to it's interaction with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act as a trigger for assessment and in imposing additional conditions on projects.
- The Income Tax Act in relation to coporation taxation.
Policies or Program
- Clean Air Regulatory Framework - Turning the Corner Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gases and Air Pollution (Clean Air Regulatory Framework) as it impacts companies in the mineral industry
- Climate Change in relation to providing input regarding federal strategies/processes to address greenhouse gas emissions
- Corporate & Social Responsibility & Human Rights in respect to the Roundtable Report
- Federal program on Mineral Statistics in respect to mining statistics
- Foreign investment and trade as it relates to Foreign Investment Agreements (FIPAs) and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
- Human Resources - Human Resources Development Canada - Mining skills development and training programs for Aboriginal and under represented groups in mining (female, new Canadians), with the Mining Industry Humand Resources Council (MIHR)
- MacKenzie Valley Resource Management Boards and Agencies in respect of effluent regulations for diamond mining in Canada
- Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Boards and Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board as they relate to (published or unpublished) reasons for decisions made in environmental assessment and permitting; appointments with respect to relevant qualifications and professional and technical experience of Board appointees; the NWT Board Forum and participation of stakeholders and water and effluent standards set in water permits.
- Mine Environment Neutral Drainage (MEND) Program to enhance technology transfer and reduce environmental liability due to acidic drainage
- National Orphaned & Abandoned Mine Initiative (NOAMI) to explore issues and opportunities relating to the remediation of orphaned and abandoned mines in Canada
- Northern Regulatory Environment Policy in respect of the Northern Regulatory Improvement Initiative
- Programs that relate to energy renewal, energy efficiency or energy technology
Regulation
- Fisheries Act in respect of the Metal Mining Effluent Regulations (MMER), and requirements for Environmental Effects Monitoring (EEM)
- Northwest Territories and Nunavut Mining Regulations in respect of Mineral Tenure management in the NWT and Nunavut.
- Northwest Territories and Nunavut Mining Regulations in respect of amendments to the administration of prospecting permits and mineral claims
- Northwest Territories and Nunavut Mining Regulations in respect of royalty administration and diamond valuation.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
Government Institutions
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Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
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Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA)
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Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
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Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
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Environment Canada
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAITC)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)
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Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC)
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Industry Canada
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Justice Canada (JC)
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Members of the House of Commons
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Revenue Canada (RC)
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Senate of Canada
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Transport Canada (TC)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
MAC is the national organization of the metals and minerals industry. Its Members are engaged in mineral exploration, extraction, beneficiation, smelting, refining and other processing of metallic and non-metallic minerals. MAC represents the interests of its members at the national and international levels and liaises with other mining industry associations, foreign, national, provincial and territorial. MAC responds to enquiries from the public, media and government and provides a vehicle for joint and voluntary action by its member firms. The Association advises government institiutions and public office holders regarding the impact of policies, legislation and regulations on the Canadian metals and minerals industry.
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
PIERRE GRATTON,
President & Chief Executive Officer
Organization's membership or classes of membership
Regular Member - firm or individuals operating a producing mine or a reduction plant or carrying on any business of a kindred nature including mining exploration.Associate Member - any corporation, firm or individual supplying goods and services to the mining industry and wishing to support the objectives of the mining industry.
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
1105 - 350 Sparks Street
Ottawa, ON K1R 7S8
Canada
Telephone number:
613-233-9392
Ext.
318
Fax number:
613-233-8897
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Ben Chalmers,
VP of Sustainable Development |
No public offices held
- Jessica Draker,
Communications Officer |
No public offices held
- Elizabeth Gardiner,
Vice President (VP), Technical Affairs |
No public offices held
- Pierre Gratton,
President and Chief Executive Officer |
Public offices held
- Paul Hébert,
Vice President, Government Relations |
No public offices held
- Justyna Laurie-Lean,
VP, Environment & Health |
Public offices held
- Richard Meyers,
VP Diamond Affairs |
Public offices held
