Howt tovimr for1/4/2024 ![]() In essence, the creation of Nunavut has given the Inuit a "clean slate" to develop the kind of resource management regime they want to take with them into the new millennium. This includes unprecedented participation in the management of their renewable and non-renewable resources. On April 1, 1999, Canada created the new territory of Nunavut and, with it, the expectation that Inuit would become the managers of their own destiny. This increased consciousness on the issue has led to out ward expressions of concern and questioning of support for mining in the North. The public is becoming more concerned about the growing number of insolvencies and abandoned mining properties, which are leaving significant environmental liabilities. While this represents a relatively small percentage of the economic benefit, in absolute terms, it still amounts to a substantial burden on the government's accounts. However, some mining operations closed without adequately addressing their clean-up and reclamation responsibilities, leaving hundreds of millions of dollars of clean-up costs to the federal government. A rough estimate of the cumulative value of metal and mineral production for the three territories since 1977 is over $18 billion Mining in the North has been good for Canada. Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Introductionįor more than a hundred years, mines have been operating in Canada's North, providing important economic benefits, not only for northerners, but to all Canadians. We must continue to work together to create an industry that is sustainable, profitable and I would like to acknowledge and thank all those who have contributed to the development of this ![]() Stakeholders which will lead to sustainable and responsible development in the North. Policy we are establishing a clear standard and are providing clarity and certainty for industry and other Standards for both the protection of the environment and the reclamation of mine sites. Sustainable resource development is essential to the North. Representatives from Aboriginal organizations, industry, stakeholders, Northern boards and the The development of this policy has included a broad-based consultation process involving Reducing the impacts to the environment and human health. Government of Canada's desire to ensure a strong resource management base in Nunavut while I am pleased to present the Mine Site Reclamation Policy for Nunavut. ![]() © Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada Mine Site Reclamation Policy for NunavutĪ policy for the protection of the environment and the disposition of liability relating to mine closures in Nunavut. Published under the authority of the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Message from the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Message from the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. ![]()
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