Lisa McDonald

Canadian Aviation Regulations as they relate to pilot availability, particularly in rural and remote areas of Canada The Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) with respect to public reporting and investigation outputs and processes. Canada’s Target 1 initiative to conserve 30% land and oceans by 2030 in respect to potential impacts to the land base available for exploration. Canada's Critical Mineral Strategy with respect to ensuring that the needs of industry are aligned with the priorities of Natural Resources Canada and the government broadly. Canada's Critical Minerals List which will need to be updated periodically to reflect the changing demands in Canada and our allies. Canadian Minerals and Metals Plan and how it will need to adapt to Canada's changing needs in the future. Investment Canada Act and the related regulations as they relate to foreign investment into Canadian mineral exploration projects. Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Impact Assessment Act as they impact the ability of the industry to secure permits in a timely manner while supporting responsible exploration and mining Geo-mapping for Energy and Minerals Program and Targeted Geosciences Initiative PDAC participates on an advisory committee for the Targeted Geosciences Initiative, through which we provide an industry perspective on how federal geoscience spending can help Canada attract investment and improve the rate at which mineral deposits are discovered, particularly at depth and under cover. The committee is also an opportunity to provide feedback on other programs run by the Geological Survey of Canada, including GEM. In addition, PDAC meets regularly with officials responsible for GEM and TGI in order to provide updates on the state of exploration in Canada. Flow-through shares and the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit / Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit Fisheries Act as it impacts the land base available for exploration and the ability of the industry to secure permits in a timely manner, while supporting responsible exploration and mining CRA Guidelines for Canadian Exploration Expenses Canada National Parks Act and Species at Risk Act as they impact the land base available for exploration Aboriginal Skills Employment Training Strategy PDAC supports investments to enhance the participation of Aboriginal people in the minerals industry.