The Ontario Mining Association´s submission on the Mining Amendment Act and the Far North Act suggests both pieces of proposed legislation need some additional work, if they are to achieve the government´s intended goals, according to a submission to the provincial government by the Ontario Mining Association (OMA).
The OMA has submitted a full version of its review of Bill 173, Mining Amendment Act, and Bill 191, Far North Act, to the Legislature´s Standing Committee on General Government.
Last month, OMA president Chris Hodgson told the committee recent turbulence in the economy has had a negative impact on the mining industry at hearings in Thunder Bay.
"Bill 173 and Bill 191 are a start in that direction, but only if this committee ensures that the amendments recommended are in fact implemented in a manner that will foster the growth of mining in the province," stated the OMA's submission.
On the Mining Amendment Act, the OMA's concerns centred on map staking, Aboriginal relations and the duty to consult, the purpose clause of the proposed legislation, dispute resolutions, rights of appeal and penalties and protecting the opening of new mines.
On the Far North Act, the OMA's concerns involved clarifying ambiguity and imbalance, building First Nation capacity, exploration within protected areas and a review process for land use plans.
A full version of the OMA submission is available at www.oma.on.ca .
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