TORONTO — Marc Serré, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt, to deliver remarks at the TMX Market Open in Toronto.
On March 3, 2025, at the 2025 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced 32 projects representing a total investment up to $50 million to support the development of Canada’s critical mineral value chains to create good jobs, support economic opportunities, bolster our energy security by reducing reliance on authoritarian governments and contribute to a resilient and secure future.
Today, at the 2025 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada Convention, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced additional measures to further develop Canada’s critical minerals advantage.
The Government of Canada has officially launched the Joint Operational Intelligence Cell (JOIC), bringing together Canadian security departments and agencies, and law enforcement partners to better protect Canada’s border.
Transport Canada’s Marine Safety Equipment and Training (MSET) Initiative provides funding to Indigenous communities along the Trans Mountain Expansion Project marine shipping route to purchase marine safety equipment and provide training to community members. It is part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to listen, engage, and work with Indigenous communities to respond to marine safety concerns.
Today, the Minister of Transport and Internal Trade, the Honourable Anita Anand, announced funding of $2.3 million to improve vessel safety for 12 Indigenous communities to improve vessel safety through the MSET Initiative. The Ucluelet First Nation, Uchucklesaht Tribe (Maa-nulth), Snuneymuxw First Nation, Ditidaht First Nation, Halalt First Nation, and Toquaht Nation (Maa-nulth) are among the communities receiving funding to purchase marine safety equipment and provide training to community members.
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The growing global demand for critical minerals provides a great opportunity for Canada’s mining sector and the Canadian economy. The Government of Canada continues to support innovations to strengthen Canada’s international leadership
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Media representatives are advised that the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, will make an announcement for nature investments in Montréal.