Registration - In-house Organization

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) / L'association minière du Canada (AMC) / PIERRE GRATTON, President & Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

In-house Organization name: The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) / L'association minière du Canada (AMC)
Responsible Officer Name: PIERRE GRATTON, President & Chief Executive Officer
Responsible Officer Change History
Initial registration start date: 1998-01-28
Registration status: Active
Registration Number: 779221-12699

Associated Communications

Total Number of Communication Reports: 2462

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 33

Version 40 of 65 (2015-10-02 to 2015-11-13)

Registration versions:

Version 40 of 65 (2015-10-02 to 2015-11-13)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matters

Aboriginal Affairs
Agriculture
Budget
Constitutional Issues
Consumer Issues
Economic Development
Employment and Training
Energy
Environment
Financial Institutions
Fisheries
Health
Immigration
Industry
Infrastructure
International Development
International Relations
International Trade
Labour
Mining
Regional Development
Research and Development
Science and Technology
Taxation and Finance
Transportation

Subject Matter Details

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Canada Transportation Act as it relates to shipping of mineral products
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
Extractive Transparency Measures Act as it is applied to the mining 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
Navigation Waters Act in respect to proposed amendments relating to the assessment process for certain works in navigable waters
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

Canadian position with respect to implementation of MARPOL Annex V of the International Maritime Organization
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
Doing Business the Canadian Way: A Strategy to Advance Corporate Social Responsibility in Canada's Extractive Sector Abroad in respect to Canadian mining companies operating abroad.
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)
Northern 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 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

Written communication
Oral communication
Grass-roots communication

Government Institutions

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA)
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Environment Canada
Finance Canada (FIN)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
Health Canada (HC)
House of Commons
Industry Canada
Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
Justice Canada (JC)
Members of the House of Commons
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Revenue Canada (RC)
Senate of Canada
Transport Canada (TC)
Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)

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 | Public offices held
Jessica Draker, Director of Communications | Public offices held
Marilyn Fortin, Director, Corporate Services | Public offices held
Pierre Gratton, President and Chief Executive Officer | Public offices held
Justyna Laurie-Lean, VP, Environment & Health | Public offices held
Johanne Senécal, Vice President, Government Affairs & Communications | Public offices held
Tara Shea, Manager, Towards Sustainable Mining | No public offices held

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC)/L'association minière du Canada (AMC)

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008

The following names have been used on or after July 2, 2008
Name	From	To
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC)/L'association minière du Canada (AMC)	2008-08-12	current

The following names have been used before July 2, 2008

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC)/L'association minière du Canada (AMC)
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC)/L'association minière du Canada (AMC)

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) / L'association minière du Canada (AMC)

Responsible Officer History
Responsible Officer Name	From (YYYY-MM-DD)	To (YYYY-MM-DD)
PIERRE GRATTON	2011-06-01	Current
Gordon Peeling	1998-01-28	2011-06-01

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Head, Community Development National Museum of Science and Technology, Marketing	1993 to 1995	Not a designated office
Senior Advertising and Promotions Officer National Museum of Science and Technology, Marketing	1992 to 1993	Not a designated office
Chief, Management Practices National Museum of Science and Technology, Personnel	1988 to 1988	Not a designated office
Corporate Secretary National Museum of Science and Technology, Director's Office	1988 to 1992	Not a designated office
Acting Director, Personnel National Museum of Science and Technology, Personnel	1987 to 1988	Not a designated office
Personnel Generalist National Museums of Canada, Personal Services	1983 to 1987	Not a designated office
Chief, Human Resources National Museums of Canada, Personnel Services	1981 to 1983	Not a designated office
Staffing Officer Finance Canada, Personnel	1980 to 1983	Not a designated office
Organization and Methods Analyst Finance Canada, Management Practices	1979 to 1982	Not a designated office
Organization and Methods Analyst Labour Canada, Management Improvement	1975 to 1979	Not a designated office
Projects Assistant Labour Canada, Management Improvement	1972 to 1975	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Manager/Chief of Mineral Sector and a second position as Advisor, Advanced Materials in Policy Sector Industry Canada, Mineral Sector and the Advanced Materials in Policy Sector	1989 to 1991	Not a designated office
Director of Technology Transfer Energy, Mines and Resources, Canada Center for Mineral and Energy Technology (CANMET)	1984 to 1989	Not a designated office
Executive Assistant Consumer & Corporate Affairs, Minister's Office	1983 to 1984	Not a designated office
Assistant Minister of State for Mines, Minister's Office	1980 to 1983	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Head, Community Development National Museum of Science and Technology, Marketing	1993 to 1995	Not a designated office
Senior Advertising and Promotions Officer National Museum of Science and Technology, Marketing	1992 to 1993	Not a designated office
Chief, Management Practices National Museum of Science and Technology, Personnel	1988 to 1988	Not a designated office
Corporate Secretary National Museum of Science and Technology, Director's Office	1988 to 1992	Not a designated office
Acting Director, Personnel National Museum of Science and Technology, Personnel	1987 to 1988	Not a designated office
Personnel Generalist National Museums of Canada, Personal Services	1983 to 1987	Not a designated office
Chief, Human Resources National Museums of Canada, Personnel Services	1981 to 1983	Not a designated office
Staffing Officer Finance Canada, Personnel	1980 to 1983	Not a designated office
Organization and Methods Analyst Finance Canada, Management Practices	1979 to 1982	Not a designated office
Organization and Methods Analyst Labour Canada, Management Improvement	1975 to 1979	Not a designated office
Projects Assistant Labour Canada, Management Improvement	1972 to 1975	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Sr. Policy Advisor Natural Resources Canada, Metals and Minerals Sector	January 2009 to April 2009	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Chief of Staff House of Commons, Office of the Leader of the Official Opposition	September 2007 to January 2009	Not a designated office
Special Policy Advisor Government of Canada, Prime Minister's Office	2001 to 2003	Not a designated office
Chief of Staff Government of Canada, Office of the Minister for Intergovernmental Affairs	1999 to 2001	Not a designated office
Judicial Affairs Advisor Government of Canada, Office to the Attorney General of Canada & Minister of Justice	1994 to 1999	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Sr. Communications Advisor (Casual) Health Canada, Public Affairs, Communications and Consultations Branch	January 2012 to March 2012	Not a designated office
Sr. Communications Advisor (Casual) Health Canada, Public Affairs, Communications and Consultations Branch	September 2011 to December 2011	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Director of Communications Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General and Minister of Justice	June 1997 to June 1999	Not a designated office
Press Secretary Natural Resources Canada, Minister's office	June 1996 to June 1997	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2024-12-05

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Registration - In-house Organization

The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) / L'association minière du Canada (AMC) / PIERRE GRATTON, President & Chief Executive Officer

Registration Information

Associated Communications

Version 40 of 65 (2015-10-02 to 2015-11-13)

Version 40 of 65 (2015-10-02 to 2015-11-13)

Subject Matters

Subject Matter Details

Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution

Policies or Program

Regulation

Communication Techniques

Government Institutions

Description of the organization's activities

Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration

Organization's membership or classes of membership

Government funding

In-house Organization Contact Information

Employees who lobby for the organization