Mr. Speaker, clearly the Keep Mining in Canada campaign made an excellent selection in choosing Mr. Brad Simser of Noranda Mining and Exploration's New Brunswick division as one of its new faces of mining.
I am pleased to mention Mr. Simser's contribution.
In many ways Brad can be seen as a pioneer for his work in implementing the integrated seismic system for the first time in North America. This sophisticated computer based technology allows Brad to track and monitor how rock formations are adjusting to mining activities. The ultimate result is that Noranda can improve safety while mining deeper.
Often there are significant misconceptions about mining. As a new face, Brad represents the future of mining as a high technological industry essential not only to the Canadian economy but for many products and services all Canadians use in their daily lives.
I congratulate Brad Simser for making such progress during his career.
I wish him continued success in his work.