On November 18, 2008, over 40 of Canada’s senior mining industry executives met in Ottawa recently to take part in the Mining Association of Canada’s annual Mining Day on the Hill.  At the top of this year’s agenda was the impact of recent worldwide economic events on the mining sector.

 

Industry representatives met with senior federal officials from Natural Resources Canada, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Human Resources and Development Canada, Industry Canada, the Privy Council and the Prime Minister’s Office to discuss how the negative fallout could be mitigated and to explore ways to manage the current challenges.

 

 

The Luncheon keynote address was delivered by Don Drummond, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, TD Bank Financial Group, on the topic of the global economy and implications for mining. Approximately 90 guests from the mining sector and federal officials participated in the interactive session.

 

For more information:

 

Mining Day on the Hill Presentation Deck: The Mineral Industry in Uncertain Times

 

If you are interested in receiving more details about Mining Day on the Hill, including copies of presentations or would like to participate in future Mining Day activities, please contact Maggie Papoulias, Vice President Government Affairs, at mpapoulias@mining.ca or at 613-233-9392 ext 325.