Federal Policy And The Role Of Public Enterprise In The Mining Sector

Looks at recent developments in Canadian federal mineral policy and the linkages between mineral policy, energy policy, economic and regional policies and federal policies toward public ownership.

Short, selective history of Canadian mineral policy and analysis of contemporary mineral policy.

Study which attempts to bring together, in summary form, pertinent details of the post-World War II history and current status of intergovernmental commodity arrangements in the field of minerals.

Report originally prepared for Energy, Mines and Resources Canada to identify and document all current and proposed mining projects using long-distance labour commuting, to estimate its future use, and to identify the issues, advantages and disadvantages associated with the practice. Includes three mines in NWT still operating this way after June 1, 1987.

Study which focuses on flow-through shares as a financing technique in the mining industry in Canada. It is based on data collection on the level and nature of such activity on the three principle Canadian stock exchanges and draws on the most recent surveys conducted by the federal Department of Energy, Mines and Resources as well as on direct data collection.

This report provides an overview of the federal, provincial and territorial policy initiatives from 1985-89. The report covers only changes and new activities introduced over the five years, rather than ongoing and unaltered programs. Policies still in the development stage were included only if they were already in the process of public discussion. Oil and gas, except for oil sands, are excluded. Policy initiatives are listed by province and for the federal government, with a separate listing for federal policy initiatives North of 60. For each area, information is given on mineral-related task forces and studies, assistance initiatives, regulation, and trade initiatives.