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Steve Demmings is the former founding CEO of the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission.
In early March, the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada held its annual mining convention in Toronto. Federal Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr gave the keynote address. As the founding CEO of the Business Council of Manitoba, Carr understands the importance of the mining sector to Manitoba’s economy.
He knows large and mid-size companies account for 33 per cent of the metals, mining and energy sectors in Canada. Carr’s pledge to the association was, “to position the Canadian mining industry for long-term success,” which includes “investing in innovation, ensuring regulatory stability, engaging with indigenous groups and supporting mineral exploration.” While the devil is in the details, his pledge was welcome news.