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: 2557

Monthly communication reports in the last 6 months: 31

Version 66 of 66 (2025-07-11 to present)

Registration versions:

Version 66 of 66 (2025-07-11 to present)

Lobbying Information

Subject Matter Details

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter
Subject matters	Details	Categories
Environment, Mining	Air Quality Management System as it affects the mineral industry	Policies or Program
Environment, Internal Trade, Mining, Transportation	Canada Transportation Act as it relates to shipping of mineral products	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
Environment, Mining	Canadian Environmental Protection Act as it applies to substances produced by or used by the mineral industry	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
Environment, Mining	Canadian Environmental Protection Act in respect to: Chemicals Management Plan; implementation of the Minamata Convention on Mercury; and the National Pollutant Release Inventory.	Policies or Program
Aboriginal Affairs, Economic Development, Employment and Training, Environment, Infrastructure, International Trade, Labour, Mining, Research and Development, Science and Technology	Canadian Metals and Minerals Plan as it relates to NRCan's development of the plan and as it relates to the mining industry	Policies or Program
Environment, Mining, Transportation	Canadian Navigable Waters Act in respect to compliance for projects in the mineral industry	Policies or Program
Environment, International Trade, Mining, Transportation	Canadian position with respect to implementation of MARPOL Annex V, the regular updating of changes to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code	Policies or Program
Climate, Environment, Mining	Clean Electricity Regulations	Regulation
Environment, Mining	Clean Fuel Regulations	Regulation
Climate, Economic Development, Environment, Mining	Climate Change policies and/or programs as they relate to addressing greenhouse gas emissions and the decarbonization of the mining sector	Policies or Program
Aboriginal Affairs, Economic Development, Employment and Training, Environment, Infrastructure, International Trade, Labour, Mining, Research and Development	Critical Minerals Strategy as it relates to the Government of Canada's policies and/or programs in support of critical mineral development	Policies or Program, Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
International Development, International Trade, Mining	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.	Policies or Program
Mining	Explosives Act as it relates to mining sector activities	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
Mining	Explosives Regulations in regards to explosives licensing in mining	Regulation
Economic Development, Mining	Export and Import of Hazardous Wastes as it relates to mining and economic development	Regulation
Mining	Extractive Transparency Measures Act as it is applied to the mining industry	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
Economic Development, Mining	Federal program on Mineral Statistics in respect to mining statistics	Policies or Program
International Trade, Mining	Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act as it applies to the mining industry	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
Environment, Fisheries, Mining	Fisheries Act in respect of the Metal and Diamond Mining Effluent Regulations (MDMER), the proposed Coal Mining Effluent Regulations (CMER) and proposed regulations for oil sands mining.	Regulation
Aboriginal Affairs, Energy, Environment, Fisheries, Mining	Fisheries Act - Section 35 in respect of compliance for projects near water in the mineral industry	Policies or Program
International Trade, Mining	Foreign investment and trade as it relates to Foreign Investment Agreements (FIPAs) and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)	Policies or Program
Aboriginal Affairs, Environment, Mining	Formerly Bill C-17 - Amendments to the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act (YESSA) and subsequent engagement on related issues as it pertains to the mining industry.	Policies or Program
Aboriginal Affairs, Budget, Employment and Training, Labour, Mining	Human Resources - Human Resources Development Canada - Mining skills development and training programs for Indigenous and under-represented groups in mining (female, new Canadians), with the Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MIHR)	Policies or Program
Aboriginal Affairs, Constitutional Issues, Economic Development, Environment, Mining, Regional Development	Impact Assessment Act & Regs. as they affect assessment of projects in the mineral industry	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
Aboriginal Affairs, Environment, Mining	Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Boards, Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board, Yukon Environment and Socio-economic Assessment Board, Yukon Water Board, Nunavut Impact Review Board, Nunavut Water 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, and policy decision that affect effluent standards set in water permits.	Policies or Program
Aboriginal Affairs, Environment, Mining	MacKenzie Valley Resource Management Boards and Agencies in respect of effluent regulations for diamond mining in Canada	Policies or Program
Environment, Mining	Migratory Birds Convention Act as it relates to mining sector activities	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
Environment, Mining	Migratory Birds Regulations as it relates to mining sector activities	Regulation
Aboriginal Affairs, Mining	National Benefits Sharing Framework in relation to providing input on the design and implementation of the framework	Policies or Program
Environment, Mining	Nature Accountability Legislation (anticipated in 2024)	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
Aboriginal Affairs, Economic Development, Environment, Mining	Northern Northwest Territories and Nunavut Mining Regulations in respect of Mineral Tenure management in the NWT and Nunavut.	Regulation
Economic Development, Mining, Taxation and Finance	Northwest Territories and Nunavut Mining Regulations in respect of royalty administration and diamond valuation, as applicable.	Regulation
Aboriginal Affairs, Environment, Mining, Regional Development	Nunavut Planning and Project Assessment Act as it relates to mining sector activities	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
Environment, Mining, Transportation	Oceans Act in respect to Marine protected areas	Policies or Program
Energy, Environment, Research and Development, Science and Technology	Policies and programs that relate to energy renewal, energy efficiency and management, energy technology, clean technology and innovation.	Policies or Program
Climate, Energy, Environment, Mining	Policies or programs at Environment and Climate Change Canada that relate to biodiversity conservation, including the development of the National Biodiversity Strategy	Policies or Program
Aboriginal Affairs, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Mining, Regional Development, Transportation	Policies or programs at Infrastructure Canada, Transport Canada. CANNOR and other departments and agencies that pertain to trade-enabling infrastructure investment in remote and norther regions.	Policies or Program
Aboriginal Affairs, Environment, Mining, Regional Development	Recommended Nunavut Land Use Plan in relation to land use implications for the mining sector of Nunavut	Policies or Program
Environment, International Trade, Mining	Safety of Life as Sea Convention at the International Maritime Organization	Policies or Program
Mining	Species at Risk Act as it relates to mining sector activities	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
Mining, Taxation and Finance	The Income Tax Act in relation to corporation taxation and the use of fiscal policy with regard to the mineral industry.	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
Mining, Transportation	Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act in regards to mining	Regulation
Aboriginal Affairs, Mining	UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Action Plan in relation to providing input on the implementation of measures that intersect with mining activities	Policies or Program
Aboriginal Affairs, Economic Development, Mining	United Nations Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act as it relates to mining sector activities	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
Environment, Mining	Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) as it relates to substances produced or used by the mining industry	Policies or Program
Aboriginal Affairs, Economic Development, Environment, Mining	Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut Mining Regulations in respect of amendments to the administration of prospecting permits and mineral claims	Regulation
Economic Development, Environment, Mining	Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut Mining Regulations in respect of Mineral Tenure management in the Yukon, NWT and Nunavut.	Regulation

Communication Techniques

Written communication
Oral communication
Grass-roots communication

Government Institutions

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Canadian Heritage (PCH)
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
Finance Canada (FIN)
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
Health Canada (HC)
House of Commons
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
Justice Canada (JC)
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG)
Parks Canada (PC)
Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
Privy Council Office (PCO)
Public Safety Canada (PS)
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
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:
1100-275 Slater Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5H9
Canada

Telephone number: 613-233-9392 Ext. 318
Fax number: 613-233-8897

Lobbyists Details

Employees who lobby for the organization

Ben Chalmers, Senior Vice President | Public offices held
Charles Dumaresq, Vice President, Science and Environmental Management | Public offices held
Marilyn Fortin, Comptroller & Member Relations | Public offices held
Katherine Gosselin, Director, Towards Sustainable Mining | Public offices held
Pierre Gratton, President and Chief Executive Officer | Public offices held
Paul Hebert, Vice President, Communications | No public offices held
Photinie Koutsavlis, Vice President, Economic Affairs and Climate Change | Public offices held
Danielle Morrison, Director, Regulatory Affairs | No public offices held
Tara Shea, Vice President, Regulatory and Indigenous Affairs | No public offices held
Geoff Smith, Vice President, Government Relations | 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

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
Director General, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Refugee Affairs	March 2021 to May 2022	Not a designated office
Various Natural Resources Canada, Policy and Economics Branch	November 2014 to March 2021	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Physical Science Senior Officer (PC-04) Environment Canada, Mining and Processing Division	June 2014 to April 2015	Not a designated office
Section Head, Regulatory Development, Mining (PC-04) Environment Canada, Mining and Processing Division	August 2008 to June 2014	Not a designated office
Senior Program Officer, Mining Standards (PC - 03) Environment Canada, Minerals and Metals Division	June 2002 to August 2008	Not a designated office
Senior Evaluator (PC-03) Environment Canada, Existing Substances Branch	2001 to June 2002	Not a designated office
Environmental Effects Monitoring Specialist (PC-03) Environment Canada, National EEM Office	1996 to 2001	Not a designated office
Network Design Officer (PC-02) Environment Canada, Evaluation and Interpretation Branch	December 1992 to 1996	Not a designated office

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Legislative Assistant House of Commons, MP Office	January 2006 to November 2008	Not a designated office
Legislative Assistant to the Parliamentary Secreatary Industry Canada, Minister's Office	June 2005 to January 2006	Not a designated office
Legislative Assistant House of Commons, MP Office	September 2004 to May 2005	Not a designated office
Special Assistant to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Citizenship and Immigration, Minister's Office	January 2004 to July 2004	Not a designated office
Special Assistant House of Commons, MP Office	September 1999 to January 2004	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
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

List of Public Offices Held
Position	Period Held	Last Date Designated Public Office Held
Deputy Director Natural Resources Canada, International Affairs and Trade	July 2018 to November 2019	Not a designated office
Policy Analyst Natural Resources Canada, International Affairs and Trade	October 2016 to July 2018	Not a designated office
Policy Analyst Natural Resources Canada, Intergovernmental Affairs	October 2015 to October 2016	Not a designated office

Date Modified:: 2025-12-10

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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 66 of 66 (2025-07-11 to present)

Version 66 of 66 (2025-07-11 to present)

Subject Matter Details

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