Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36 I present a petition containing 100 signatures from residents of Nova Scotia petitioning this honourable House to keep mining in Canada.
Canada's mining industry is the mainstay of employment in over 150 communities across Canada, an important contributor to Canada's gross domestic product and total exports and a cornerstone of our economic future.
Therefore the petitioners call on Parliament to take action that will grow employment in this sector, promote exploration, rebuild Canada's mineral reserves, sustain mining communities and keep mining in Canada.
I concur with this petition.