Mining Association of British Columbia
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Discussion and advocacy regarding fiscal and regulatory measures to support liquidity in the mining sector following commodity price declines associated with the COVID-19 health and economic crisis, including mineral, motor fuel, carbon tax and BC Hydro electricity charge deferral.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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COVID-19, Economic Development and Trade, Energy, Industry, Taxation and Finance
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Discussion and advocacy related to programs and policies that may lead to more competitively priced electricity rates for BC's mines and smelters.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Energy, Industry
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Discussion and advocacy related to the development and implementation of regulations under the Environmental Assessment Act to facilitate the approval of responsible mining projects.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Environment, Industry
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Discussion and advocacy related to the development of the draft Departure from Approval Policy for Major Mine Permit Holders.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
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Industry
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Discussion and advocacy related to the Joint Application Information Requirements (JAIR) for Mines Act and Environmental Management Act Permits to ensure it is comprehensive, clear and supports industry competitiveness.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Industry
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Discussion and education related to the mining industry’s economic reconciliation activities with indigenous communities and provide recommendations related to industry's perspectives on the Declaration’s Action Plan.
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Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
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Discussion and input into the implementation of the Partnership Agreement and the herd planning process being undertaken in accordance with the Canada-BC Conservation Agreement for Southern Mountain Caribou.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Conservation, Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
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Education and advocacy for changes to the administration and application of the BC Carbon Tax to improve the competitiveness of BC’s mines and smelters and enhance the province's role as a world-leading exporter of low carbon minerals and metals.
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Energy, Environment
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Education and advocacy for fiscal and regulatory policy changes to improve and enhance mining industry competitiveness.
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Development of any legislative proposal by the government of British Columbia, a Provincial entity or a member of the Legislative Assembly, Introduction, amendment, passage or defeat of any Bill or resolution in or before the Legislative Assembly, Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Economic Development and Trade, Energy, Industry, Taxation and Finance
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Provide input into the provincial regulatory excellence initiative to support environmental protection and the effective and efficient permitting of mines and mining development in BC
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Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation, Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
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Industry
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