Message from the Ontario Minister of Mines, George Pirie

In June, Ontario voters entrusted our government with another majority mandate, and we’re ready to continue the important work of building Ontario, driving economic growth and creating prosperity for everyone.

I was born and raised in South Porcupine at the historic Dome-Ex property. I developed a strong appreciation for the mining sector and spent over 30 years working in the industry. It is an honour for me to oversee the mining file as Minister of Mines. i intend to draw on my decades of executive experience to advocate for the mining industry at Queen’s Park, address regulatory challenges, and support economic development and prosperity for northern and Indigenous communities.

Today, the mining industry in Ontario generates more than $11 billion in annual mineral production and supports 75,000 direct and indirect jobs in Ontario. It is also the largest private sector employer of Indigenous peoples in Canada, and in Ontario, Indigenous employment accounts for 11 per cent of direct mining jobs. These are strong numbers, but our government believes we can do better. We believe that the industry’s best days are still ahead—and we’re creating the conditions for an unprecedented era of prosperity.

One of our most important objectives is to unlock the Ring of Fire’s vast mineral wealth. As you know, this remote region offers tremendous potential, not only for economic development and job creation but also for working with and sharing benefits with indigenous partners. Further exploration and the development of critical infrastructure such as all-season roads will help bring economic prosperity to Ontario’s North. These infrastructure projects will improve access to education, health care, goods and services, and housing for northern First Nations.

We are also working to connect Ontario’s abundant critical minerals deposits, including those found in the Ring of Fire, with our world-class manufacturing sector. Our goal is to elevate and secure Ontario’s place as a globally competitive jurisdiction that is ready to meet increasing global demand for critical minerals.

Ontario’s Critical Minerals Strategy will also help our mining sector realize its true potential by attracting investment, promoting further Indigenous participation in mining and creating more employment opportunities. The many actions in the strategy will see us boost the resiliency of our supply chains, expand innovation and increase our exploration capacity.

I’ve seen how the mining industry can help build strong communities, especially in the North. These communities become places where Ontarians can settle, raise families, and grow strong roots. Our government recognizes the importance of mining and that’s why we have a stand-alone Minister of Mines for the first time in over 50 years. i will never stop working to unlock the industry’s full potential to ensure continued prosperity for generations to come.

George Pirie, Minister of Mines

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