Participation

  • 257 comments*
  • 135 private messages*
  • 65 pieces of legislation commented on

*English and French

What we heard

Re: Mining Act

Federal and provincial review of mining projects should be coordinated to eliminate as much duplication of effort as possible. The process should also be streamlined and simplified as much as possible. Once base data is available, the environmental review process should not take longer than it would take to build the actual mine.

Re: Environmental Assessment Act

There should be consistent interpretation and application throughout the process (i.e., throughout ministries, regions, districts and the approvals branch).

Re: Toxics Reduction Act

I agree with the objective of the Toxics Reduction Act which is to reduce the use, creation and disposal of toxics associated with risks to health and the environment. However, natural substances (metals) that are central to the mining and mineral processing industry in Ontario should be exempt from the requirement of submitting Toxic Reduction Plans. The requirement of developing and submitting Toxic Reduction Plans for each metal, that are merely present in the ore that is processed or is the product of mining, adds an unnecessary burden to the industry.

Re: Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act

Currently various approvals for permitting and consultations for dams and tailing dams are required through three different ministries (MNRF, MOECC, MNDM) and local conservation authorities are required. Develop a ‘one window’ approach to streamline the process.

Most commented on legislation

  1. Exploration plans and permits (32 comments)
  2. Environmental approvals process (24 comments)
  3. Occupational health and safety for mines and mining plants (23 comments)

Most commented on categories

  1. Exploration and mining (89 comments)
  2. Environmental (77 comments)
  3. Health and safety (54 comments)

Participants

  • 137total registered users
  • 63registered users disclosed that they work in the mining sector

Demographics of registered users

Professional designation

managers / supervisors:

20%

employees:

15%

other:

13%

professional service providers:

9%

business owners:

8%

public servants:

8%

retired:

6%

industry association reps:

6%

skilled tradespeople:

6%

prefer not to say:

4%

student / apprentices:

4%

unemployed

1%

Employer

Large sized (500+ employees):

34%

Self-employed:

22%

Small sized (5-50 employees):

16%

Medium sized (51-500 employees):

15%

undisclosed:

10%

Micro sized (1-4 employees):

3%