Mr. Speaker, I rise today to inform the House of the fourth annual Canada Forum and Canadian Aboriginal Minerals Association joint conference which is taking place today in the gateway to the west, the wonderful city of Thunder Bay.
The conference, sponsored by Placer Dome Canada and Inco Ltd. among others, will focus on maintaining a mutually beneficial relationship between mining companies and aboriginal communities. It demonstrates the willingness of these two communities to share in the economic and employment opportunities offered by Canada's mineral resources while simultaneously respecting our environment.
This event truly demonstrates how different stakeholders can work together effectively to their mutual benefit and to the benefit of the Canadian economy. I commend the conference organizers and participants for setting such an excellent example for all Canadian industries.