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Mining (Ottawa)

This is Queen Street Analytics' weekly digest of regulatory developments, legislative discussions and other government-related news coming out of Ottawa and the provincial governments. This newsletter channel is subscribed to by many GR professionals representing miners, explorers and prospectors. Once a week, we break down the most important updates in this space in under five minutes.

This Week in Mining — Ottawa (#21, 2026)

This Week in Mining — Ottawa (#21, 2026)

Ottawa launches Mining and Minerals Workforce Alliance; Canada-Korea plan critical minerals stockpiling; CUSMA joint review talks prioritize energy access; StatsCan posts 2024 mining data; Reforms to regulatory timelines extend consultation.

This Week in Mining — Ottawa (#20, 2026)

This Week in Mining — Ottawa (#20, 2026)

Lobbying on Mining - Ottawa (May 2026 edition)

Lobbying on Mining - Ottawa (May 2026 edition)

Fireweed Metals Corp.; Glencore Canada Corporation; Vale Canada Limited; Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada; First Mining Gold were unusually active lobbyists last month

This Week in Mining — Ottawa (#19, 2026)

This Week in Mining — Ottawa (#19, 2026)

Federal investments in Arctic mining and critical minerals; Tenaris receives $76.2M for steel modernization; CNSC renews Gunnar uranium remediation license; Northern regulatory improvements advance Indigenous participation; Raw materials index surges; Hope Bay redevelopment underway.

This Week in Mining — Ottawa (#18, 2026)

This Week in Mining — Ottawa (#18, 2026)

Ottawa invests $100M+ in BC critical minerals; Canada Growth Fund backs lithium mine expansion; ArcelorMittal fined $100M for Fisheries Act breach; Ontario advances multi-billion mining investment; New Brunswick moves to simplify mineral approvals.

This Week in Mining — Ottawa (#17, 2026)

This Week in Mining — Ottawa (#17, 2026)

Feds propose one-year regulatory review deadline for major projects; $20M investment in first North American cobalt sulfate refinery; Competition Bureau contests Keyera’s energy hub acquisition; CITT injury inquiry on Austrian well casings; Ottawa to announce new critical minerals funding.

This Week in Mining — Ottawa (#16, 2026)

This Week in Mining — Ottawa (#16, 2026)

Canada commits to major critical minerals investment; Nuclear Energy Strategy previewed with $2.2B for Chalk River; Skilled trades training expansion detailed; Machinery and Equipment Price Index, FDI trends, and supplier financing updates released.