Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Education
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Environment
- Financial Institutions
- Fisheries
- Health
- Immigration
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Internal Trade
- International Relations
- International Trade
- Labour
- Mining
- Pre-Budget Consultation
- Regional Development
- Regulatory Reform
- Science and Technology
- Small Business
- Taxation and Finance
Subject Matter Details
Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
- Aboriginal affairs: the federal government should resolve outstanding land claims in order to bring certainty to Aboriginal communities and the mineral industry regarding land use management. For example, the PDAC supported passage of Bill C30, Specific Claims legislation.
- Request that the Income Tax Act be amended to include a definition of the term 'new mine'. The PDAC is recommending that a new mine be defined as a resource property on the site of a former mine that has been shut down or inactive for a continuous period of at least 60 months/5 years. This would encourage exploration around former mines.
Policies or Program
- Branding Canada in the world of mining: the federal government should work with the mineral sector to promote Canada as one of the most attractive places to explore, to mine and to process minerals, and as a centre of excellence in geoscience education, training, financing, exploration, services, supplies, corporate social responsibility, sustainable development and mining.
- Clarify those types of mineral exploration activities and costs that are eligible for tax deduction as Canadian Exploration Expense (CEE) under flow-through share rules, for instance, the costs of community consultations, environmental baseline studies and feasibility studies, and issuance and compliance costs.
- In 2009, the federal government announced Building the Canadian Advantage: A Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Strategy for the Canadian International Extractive Sector. The PDAC has developed a CSR program for the mineral exploration industry called e3 Plus and the association is interested in the content of federal social responsibility guidelines and regulations that may affect the mineral sector.
- Investment in geoscience mapping: the federal, provincial and territorial governments invest in public geoscience in order to increase our knowledge of Canada’s mineral resources and to encourage exploration activity. The PDAC supports the federal Geo-mapping for Energy and Minerals (GEM) program and continues to recommend a long-term commitment to investment in geoscience mapping.
- The federal government should develop government resource revenue sharing agreements with aboriginal peoples in order to promote sustainable communities. The PDAC believes that if governments shared a portion of revenues, derived from natural resource extraction, with aboriginal peoples, these revenues would provide economic benefits to aboriginal communities; form a basis for aboriginal communities to build towards economic self-sufficiency, and facilitate direct participation in the mineral industry by aboriginal peoples.
- The super flow-through share program or Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC) was initiated by the federal government in 2000 to encourage mineral exploration in Canada. The program has been renewed annually through the federal budget. The PDAC is recommending that the program be established on a permanent basis with annual reviews of the program's benefits. This would provide certainty to companies and to investors.
Regulation
- Clarify consultation protocols and permitting requirements for mineral resource activities regulated by federal law. Uncertainties regarding government consultation requirements, community engagement, and project permitting are a deterrent to mineral exploration investment and community growth. The complexity and length of permitting processes in Canada are significant barriers to the mineral sector’s ability to successfully make the transition from an exploration project to an operating mine. Many companies and communities are working together on formal and informal arrangements that lead to improved relations, regular engagement and business opportunities; however, government owes a constitutional duty to Aboriginal peoples regarding consultation. The PDAC believes it is essential that Canada’s governments work towards clear regulatory procedures or policies that satisfy all affected parties and clarify industry requirements for community engagement.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
The lobbyist has arranged or expects to arrange one or more meetings on behalf of the client between a public office holder and any other person in the course of this undertaking.
Government Institutions
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Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
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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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Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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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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Transport Canada (TC)
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Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
Government institutions added through a monthly communication report
- Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
- Health Canada (HC)
- House of Commons
- Senate of Canada
Client Details
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
Client Contact Information
Address:
135 King Street East,
Toronto, ON M5C 1G6
Canada
Telephone number:
416-362-1969
Fax number:
416-362-0101
Client representative
Anthony Andrews, Executive Director
Parent Company Information
Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada are not controlled or directed by another individual, organization or corporation with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.
Subsidiary Beneficiary Information
Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
NANCI WOODS
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Public offices held
Business address:
45 O'CONNOR STREET, SUITE 1540
OTTAWA, ON K1P 1A4
Canada
Telephone number:
613-235-0221
Fax number:
613-235-9694
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
The Capital Hill Group Inc.
Address:
45 O'CONNOR STREET, SUITE 1540
OTTAWA, ON K1P 1A4
Canada
Telephone number:
613-235-0221
Fax number:
613-235-9694