The Mining Association of Canada (MAC)

What they're asking for

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

1. Critical Minerals Strategy as it relates to the Government of Canada's policies and/or programs in support of critical mineral development

   April 16, 2026 · Mélanie Joly · Liberal · Employment and Training; Environment; Aboriginal Affairs; Infrastructure; International Trade

2. The Income Tax Act in relation to corporation taxation and the use of fiscal policy with regard to the mineral industry.

   March 2, 2026 · Claude Guay · Liberal · Mining; Taxation and Finance

3. Foreign investment and trade as it relates to Foreign Investment Agreements (FIPAs) and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)

   March 2, 2026 · Robert Oliphant · Liberal · International Trade; Mining

4. Impact Assessment Act & Regs. as they affect assessment of projects in the mineral industry

   December 9, 2025 · Jim Bélanger · Conservative · Environment; Aboriginal Affairs; Mining; Regional Development; Economic Development

5. Canada Transportation Act as it relates to shipping of mineral products

   November 18, 2025 · Rebecca Alty · Liberal · Environment; Internal Trade; Mining; Transportation

6. 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.

   November 18, 2025 · Rebecca Alty · Liberal · Employment and Training; Environment; Aboriginal Affairs; Infrastructure; Internal Trade

7. Northwest Territories and Nunavut Mining Regulations in respect of royalty administration and diamond valuation, as applicable.

   November 18, 2025 · James Bezan · Conservative · Environment; Aboriginal Affairs; Mining; Taxation and Finance; Economic Development

8. 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)

   November 18, 2025 · Garnett Genuis · Conservative · Employment and Training; Environment; Aboriginal Affairs; Internal Trade; Labour

9. 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.

   November 18, 2025 · Laila Goodridge · Conservative · Environment; Fisheries; Mining; Economic Development

10. Migratory Birds Regulations as it relates to mining sector activities

    November 18, 2025 · Nathalie Provost · Liberal · Environment; Mining

Full meeting log

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