QSA's Week in Mining (#7, 2025)
Canada to announce investments in mining; Support for Indigenous projects; Quebec allocates funds for critical minerals; Monthly mineral data released; MP critiques mineral policy.

Start Date: 2025-02-15
End Date: 2025-02-21
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Canada to Announce Investments in Mining Sector
The Government of Canada, through the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, Steven MacKinnon, is set to announce substantial funding for innovative training projects across Canada's key sectors, including mining. This announcement will be made in Mississauga, Ontario, with MPs Iqwinder Gaheer and Iqra Khalid in attendance. The initiative aims to bolster workforce skills and innovation within the mining industry.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca
Support for Indigenous Natural Resource Projects
The Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Jonathan Wilkinson, will make an announcement in Vancouver regarding financial support for Indigenous-led natural resource projects. This move reflects a broader commitment to empowering Indigenous communities in managing and benefiting from natural resources on their lands.
Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca