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Ministry of Northern Development and Mines Ontario’s New Mining Act Regime – the Ontario Aboriginal Interface Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development through Ontario’s Mining Act Ryerson University Institute for Corporate Social Responsibility January 10, 2014

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Ministry of Northern Development and Mines

Ontario’s New Mining Act Regime – the Ontario Aboriginal Interface

Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development through Ontario’s Mining Act

Ryerson University Institute for Corporate Social Responsibility

January 10, 2014

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Presentation – Contents 

• Aboriginal context in Ontario: demographics, treaties, rights, issues, mineral development context,  

• Ontario’s mineral development sector, Mining Act, CSR

• Common Ground 

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Demographics • The Aboriginal population in Ontario is 296,495 (figure includes self‐

identifying FNs, Métis, Inuit ‐estimation based on 2006 census). • Ontario has the largest Aboriginal population in Canada ‐ one in five 

Aboriginal people live in Ontario.• Aboriginal people represent 2% of the total population of Ontario but 

represent  approx.  11% of the population of Northern Ontario. • Ontario’s Aboriginal population is young and growing.• Ontario’s Aboriginal population is mainly urban —‐ only one in five live on‐

reserve.• There are 102 First Nations reserves (out of 133) in Northern

Ontario (27 remote). • Aboriginal population: lower education levels, less skill development, 

under employed, less income – yet, represent demographic with significant  opportunity re: national labour market, labour force

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Aboriginal – Key Structures 

• Status Indians, non‐status Indians• On reserve, off reserve, urban/non‐urban & remote/road

(status & non‐status Indians residing on/off reserve in remote –road/urban communities) 

• Governance: PTOs, Tribal Councils, FN Bands/Councils• Importance of family structure within community • Métis – MNO, Métis Red Sky, other non‐aligned Métis• Aboriginal & treaty rights – s.35 Constitution• Key Supreme court legislation: Haida‐Taku, Mikisew Cree, 

Powley

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Métis Nation of Ontario

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Aboriginal Environment and the Resource Development Sector

• Primary importance of the land to Aboriginal peoples• Treaties ‐ the underlying strength of belief of First Nations’ 

peoples in their treaties and their views of treaty• Differences in treaties; treaty interpretation • Jurisdiction and authority over traditional areas outside of 

reserves (in the least: co‐jurisdiction)• Similarities and differences among and within Aboriginal 

cultural groups and peoples• Evolving jurisprudence around Aboriginal case law –

especially duty to consult, interpretation of Aboriginal & treaty rights, etc

• Emerging practice of accommodation and compensation of impacts on rights resulting from resource development 

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Some More Context • Differing Worldviews: Market‐driven Business Model & Aboriginal Land 

& Culture worldview – Resource development within Market/shareholder model operating alongside sacred nature of the land, holistic worldview & 7 generations perspective

• Treaty Interpretations – Sharing of the benefits of the land vs land surrender and “taking up clause”. 

• Consultation – Duty to Consult structured according to Supreme Court of Canada direction vs. Free, Prior, Informed Consent (based on the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Aboriginal Peoples, UNDRIP) for land intensive resource ‐based projects within traditional territories

• Socio‐economic conditions of FNs in Ontario & especially the demographics of FN peoples in remote communities. 

• Mineral sector cycle  ‐ opportunities for Aboriginal communities  

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Operational Realities• “This is not consultation”• “Who do I talk to?”• “Why isn’t there a map with boundaries?”• “How come I have to meet with 4 FNs and the Métis?”

• Access to land, consent, fees • Resource Benefit/Revenue Sharing  • The mineral cycle, the mineral sequence and community readiness

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Moving Forward ‐ Balancing 

• Rights and interests• Environment/Protection and economic development• Traditional culture/ATK and western science/tech/culture  • Uniqueness and difference among and within Aboriginal 

peoples and communities

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MNDM/Ontario ‐ Overview• MNDM ‐ small ministry but big mandate• 3 Program Divisions: Mines & Minerals; Northern 

Development; Ring of Fire– Province wide jurisdiction for mineral development and mining 

(through administration of Mining Act)– Northern Ontario jurisdiction for economic development (NOHFC, 

Northern Growth Plan)– Ring of Fire development

• Ontario: Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs: – re‐organized as a result of Ipperwash Inquiry– Strategic relationships; land claims (specific); Aboriginal economic 

development; consultation procedures– New Relationship Fund

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Mineral Development ‐ Overview

• Ontario’s Mineral Sector

• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

• CSR: Ontario’s Mining Act & Regulations

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Ontario’s Mineral Sector 

• Ontario remains a global destination for mineral sector investment;

• Diverse geological landscape and vast regions of high mineral potential (e.g. Ring of Fire);

• Toronto is mine finance capital of world;

• Innovative and reputable mining supply and services sector;

• Competitive, stable and transparent tax regimes;

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The Mining Sequence310,000

mining claims41

operating mines

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Ontario’s Mineral Sector• Mineral exploration and deposit appraisal 

expenditures of nearly 700M in 2013, representing 25% for all of Canada.

• More than 600 active exploration projects

• More than $2B spent annually on goods & services

• Supports 27,000 direct and 50,000 indirect jobs; major employers of Aboriginal people.

• Mineral production value up $2.6B from 2010 to $10.7B

• 41 operating mines – 14 base metal; 15 gold mines; 1 primary palladium operation; 1 diamond mine and 10 industrial mineral operations.

• Capital investment in new projects has climbed from $600M in 2002 to over $3B in 2011.

• A number of projects expected to reach production in 2014

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Mine Development Projects in Ontario

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Outlook for 2014

Outlook for 2014 remains positive but down from historic levels:

• #1 Canadian mining jurisdiction;

• Gold continues to be exploration industry’s commodity of choice;

• Exciting new mineral discoveries like those in the Ring of Fire;

• Industry continues to build positive relationships with Aboriginal communities.

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Corporate Social Responsibility

“Voluntary activities undertaken by a company to operate an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable manner.”

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Ontario’s Mining Act

• encourage prospecting, staking and exploration and mineral development;

• recognize existing Aboriginal and treaty rights under Canada’s constitution, including the duty to consult; 

• minimize the impact of these activities on public health and safety and the environment. 

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Ontario’s Mining ActThe new regulations and policies:• Provide guidance, support and tools in managing the risks of 

operating in First Nation territories;• Encourage arrangements between companies and indigenous 

communities;• Complex and challenging;• About relationships;• Aboriginal capacity building;• Sharing in benefits;• Jobs, investment and prosperity.

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Aboriginal/Govt/Industry Common Ground 

• Shared interest in economic development • Though there are issues ‘on the land’ many FNs willing to work with industry

• Achieving benefits from mineral sector, ie early exploration agreements and IBAs) 

• Sites of Aboriginal Cultural Significance

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MNDM’s Interface

• High level MOUs: with PTOs, Tribal Councils: – Grand Council Treaty 3 Tripartite MOU – UOI/MNDM Bi‐lateral Table & MOU– MNDM‐Mushkegowuk Council: Values Mapping & Data Sharing Protocol

– Matawa Technical Table • MNDM/Aboriginal Mineral Capacity Program: 10 agreements 

with PTOs, Tribal Councils and FNs ‐ advisors, technical support in relation to regulatory framework 

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“Thank You!”

• Visit e‐laws and the MNDM website for information on the regulations under the new Ontario Mining Act and related policies:       http://www.ontario.ca/miningact