Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada

What they're asking for

In the registry's own words. Descriptions are only filed for meetings since mid-2024.

1. Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit

   May 1, 2026 · Claude Guay · Liberal · Mining; Taxation and Finance

2. Canada’s Target 1 initiative to conserve 30% land and oceans by 2030 in respect to potential impacts to the land base available for exploration.

   April 23, 2026 · Philip Lawrence · Conservative · Environment; Mining; Taxation and Finance

3. Investment Canada Act and the related regulations as they relate to foreign investment into Canadian mineral exploration projects.

   March 3, 2026 · Tim Hodgson · Liberal · International Trade; Mining; Taxation and Finance; Economic Development

4. Canada's Critical Minerals List which will need to be updated periodically to reflect the changing demands in Canada and our allies.

   September 16, 2025 · Greg McLean · Conservative · Industry; Mining; Taxation and Finance

5. Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Impact Assessment Act as they impact the ability of the industry to secure permits in a timely manner while supporting responsible exploration and mining

   March 2, 2025 · Greg McLean · Conservative · Environment; Industry; Mining; Taxation and Finance

Full meeting log

21 MP-directed communications since January 2024, from the Registry of Lobbyists.