Mining Act of Ontario - Landowner, Municipal and Environmental Perspectives

MODERNIZING ONTARIO'S MINING ACT

Bill 173 - An Act to Amend the Mining Act passed Third Reading in the Legislative Assembly on October 21, 2009 after extensive review through hearings held by the Standing Committee on General Government.  The resulting Mining Amendment Act, 2009, received Royal Assent on October 28, 2009.

The legislations modernizes the mineral development process, in Ontario, through amendments to the Mining Act, related regulations and policies.  Much of the proposed Act enables processes that will be detailed in the regulations, which would be developed throughout 2009-2010.  The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry will continue consultations with Aboriginal communities and organizations and stakeholder groups in development of regulations.

To view the Mining Amendment Act, 2009 in full, please go to  www.ontla.on.ca/bill/bills-files/39_Parliament /Session1/b173.ra.pdf

MINING CONCERNS COMMITTEE

The Mining Concerns Committee was formed in early 2007.  The purpose of this Committee is to provide updates and advice to Council regarding community concerns and Mining Act reform initiatives.  The Terms of Reference are available by clicking here.