Ottawa -“Canada’s First Ministers met to discuss how to continue building a strong and united Canada. They reaffirmed their commitment to take action to capitalize on our economic strengths and to work together to address the threats of unwarranted and unjustified tariffs being imposed by the U.S. on Canadian imports. They shared their views on building a stronger Canadian economy. …
Toronto – This speech has been translated in accordance with the Government of Canada’s official languages policy and edited for posting and distribution in accordance with its communications policy. Thank you for the kind introduction. Good afternoon everyone. Let me begin by acknowledging that we are gathered on the treaty lands and traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit …
Ontario – Ontario Premier Doug Ford said: “The US is taking action to decouple from China, offering Canada a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reconfirm our strategic value to our American allies. Together, we can build Fortress Am-Can, a beacon of stability, security and long-term economic growth on both sides of the border. Fortress Am-Can will need Ontario’s critical minerals in …
Saskatoon – Investments in critical minerals infrastructure are essential for Canada to seize the enormous economic opportunity presented by the low-carbon economy and to capitalize on our rich mineral resources. Canada is well positioned to be a global leader and a first-class producer of a wide variety of critical minerals that are essential for powering the clean economy, strengthening national …
TIMMINS – The Ontario government is investing $13 million through the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP) to help 84 junior mining companies finance early exploration projects. These projects have the potential to lead to promising discoveries of valuable mineral deposits and lead to future mines, which would boost economic growth and job creation for northern and Indigenous communities. “This investment is an important …
WOODBRIDGE – The Ontario government is welcoming an investment of over $155 million by Hanon Systems, a global automotive parts supplier, to build a new 284,200 square foot facility in Woodbridge. The new facility will manufacture e-compressors, an essential component for electric vehicles, creating 300 jobs and strengthening the province’s growing end-to-end EV supply chain. “Our province has all of the elements necessary …
Sudbury – The Government of Canada is working to seize the generational opportunity presented by critical minerals while ensuring that Indigenous Peoples and communities share in those benefits. Canada is well positioned to be a global leader and first-class producer of a wide variety of critical minerals that are essential to power the clean economy — including nickel and copper …
Ottawa – Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, today concluded a trip to Sudbury, Ontario, where she engaged with local organizations focused on the critical minerals sector and electric vehicle (EV) industry. The Minister began her visit with a tour of the Cambrian College battery electric vehicle (BEV) lab in Sudbury. This is part of …
Saskatoon – Saskatchewan is internationally known for mining and exploration, and more recently getting recognition for critical minerals, including rare earth elements, which are used in electric vehicles (EVs), wind turbines, everyday electronics, and industrial uses. As the demand for critical minerals to power the clean economy is expected to double by 2030, according to the International Energy Agency, there …
Ottawa – Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced that the federal government will extend the 15-per-cent Mineral Exploration Tax Credit for investors in flow-through shares for an additional year, until March 31, 2025. The Mineral Exploration Tax Credit, which was scheduled to expire on March 31, 2024, provides important support to junior mineral exploration companies working …
