Natural Resources committee  I think there are multiple factors. One is that our competition, which is, notably, Australia, now has a METC of its own, which has boosted its attractiveness. I think the long time it takes to get a project through environmental assessments, impact assessments, and the fact that

Natural Resources committee  When you use the word “permit”, it depends.

Natural Resources committee  Okay. I was going to suggest that you go first because I was on earlier for five minutes. My answer would be that we are currently working with the federal government and with Natural Resources Canada precisely to determine the strategies needed to achieve the objectives you hav

Natural Resources committee  Well, we have a few obvious ones, and they were, I think, highlighted in my remarks but also in those by NRCan. I think one of our advantages is as leaders in environmental, social and governance issues. When I've been to Europe, back when I was able to go to Europe, and have met

Natural Resources committee  Mr. Chair, members of the committee, and fellow witnesses, I am Pierre Gratton, President and CEO of the Mining Association of Canada (MAC). I’m accompanied by Brendan Marshall, Vice President of Economic and Northern Affairs. Thank you for the opportunity to discuss the import

Finance committee  I will answer, but I would like to first answer the previous question. I just want to point out that, according to the information I have, very few projects have been submitted to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada.

Finance committee  I know. I just wanted to answer your previous question.

Finance committee  I can answer your second question.

Finance committee  It depends on the producer. There are some producers who can keep going at the current price. It is difficult, but it is possible. For others, it is not profitable. The price must be higher.

Finance committee  Our members are oil sands producers who have been established for years, even decades, and they have covered most of their capital costs. For them, it is more profitable now than it is for others. It depends on the company.

Finance committee  The Mining Association of Canada represents the majority of the production of mineral products across the country, including oil from the oil sands. In light of today's topic of conversation, I would just note that we do represent the firms of Suncor Energy, Canadian Natural Reso

Finance committee  Thank you. Thank you for the opportunity to speak this afternoon. My name is Pierre Gratton, and I'm the president and chief executive officer of the Mining Association of Canada. I'm accompanied by Brendan Marshall, our vice-president for economic and northern affairs. Brenda

Fisheries committee  No, there isn't a concrete number that I could give you.

Fisheries committee  There are about 200 active mines. Canada is a very wet country, and in parts of the north you find more water than there is land. I think you would find that pretty well all human activities in Canada affect the water, not just mining.

Fisheries committee  Not necessarily. It depends where they are .