Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Agriculture
- Budget
- Climate
- Constitutional Issues
- Consumer Issues
- Economic Development
- Employment and Training
- Energy
- Environment
- Fisheries
- Health
- Immigration
- Industry
- Infrastructure
- Internal Trade
- International Development
- International Relations
- 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 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
- Impact Assessment Act & Regs. as they affect assessment of projects in the mineral industry
- Migratory Birds Convention Act as it relates to mining sector activities
- Species at Risk Act as it relates to mining sector activities
- The Income Tax Act in relation to corporation taxation and the use of fiscal policy with regard to the mineral industry.
Policies or Program
- Air Quality Management System as it affects the mineral industry
- Canadian Environmental Protection Act in respect to: Chemicals Management Plan; implementation of the Minamata Convention on Mercury; and the National Pollutant Release Inventory.
- Canadian Metals and Minerals Plan as it relates to NRCan's development of the plan and as it relates to the mining industry
- Canadian position with respect to implementation of MARPOL Annex V, the regular updating of changes to the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code, and the Safety of Life at Sea Convention at the International Maritime Organization
- 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
- Fisheries Act - Section 35 in respect of compliance for projects near water in the mineral industry
- Foreign investment and trade as it relates to Foreign Investment Agreements (FIPAs) and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
- 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.
- 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 Human 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, 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.
- Major Projects Management office's ability to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and coordination of federal review and decisions with respect to projects in the mineral industry
- 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 and Sustainable Development Policy as it pertains to the Shared Arctic Leadership Model and the Northern Regulatory Improvement Initiative.
- Policies and programs that relate to energy renewal, energy efficiency and management, energy technology, clean technology and innovation.
- 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.
Regulation
- 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.
- Migratory Birds Regulations as it relates to mining sector activities
- Northern Northwest Territories and Nunavut Mining Regulations in respect of Mineral Tenure management in the NWT and Nunavut.
- Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut Mining Regulations in respect of Mineral Tenure management in the Yukon, NWT and Nunavut.
- Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut Mining Regulations in respect of amendments to the administration of prospecting permits and mineral claims
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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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
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Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
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Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
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Canadian Heritage (PCH)
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Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
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Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)
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Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA)
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Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)
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Export Development Canada (EDC)
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Finance Canada (FIN)
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
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Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC)
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Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)
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Infrastructure Canada (INFC)
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Intergovernmental Affairs Secretariat (IGA)
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Justice Canada (JC)
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Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
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Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG)
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Parks Canada (PC)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Privy Council Office (PCO)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
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Senate of Canada
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Transport Canada (TC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
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Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)
Client Details
Government funding
No government funding was received during the last completed financial year.
Client Contact Information
Address:
1100-275 Slater Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5H9
Canada
Telephone number:
613-233-9392
Fax number:
613-233-8897
Web address:
https://mining.ca/
Client representative
Pierre Gratton, President & Chief Executive Officer
Parent Company Information
Mining Association of Canada / L'association minière du Canada is not a subsidiary of any other parent companies.
Coalition Members Information
Mining Association of Canada / L'association minière du Canada is not a coalition.
Individual, organization or corporation with a Direct Interest Beneficiary Information
The activities of Mining Association of Canada / L'association minière du 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
Mining Association of Canada / L'association minière du Canada does not have any subsidiaries that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the undertaking
Lobbyist Details
Laura Grosman
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Public offices held
Business address:
50 O'Connor Street
Suite 1115
Ottawa, ON K1P 6L2
Canada
Telephone number:
613-786-9914
Consultant Firm and Address
Firm:
HILL + KNOWLTON STRATEGIES
Address:
50 O'Connor Street
Suite 1115
Ottawa, ON K1P 6L2
Canada
Telephone number:
613-786-9914
