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Publication Date: June 1, 2026 - 04:00
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Consultation or 'rubber-stamping'? Proposed gold mine raises questions about Quebec's mining laws
June 1, 2026
A proposed multi-pit gold mine is sparking concern among members of the nearby Anishinaabe First Nation in Lac-Simon, who say the expansion puts local water systems and wildlife at risk. Advocates say the dispute reflects a larger problem with the regulations surrounding mining in Quebec.
OTTAWA — Opposition Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is changing up his roster of critics, as his MPs prepare to hit the summer barbecue circuit in what is his first major shuffle since returning to the House of Commons last year. Poilievre’s office on Tuesday announced his “affordability team,” which saw key members of his caucus switch titles. While his leadership team remains mostly in tact, with the party’s two deputy leaders staying put along with Opposition House Leader Andrew Scheer and the party’s whip, Chris Warkentin, the new roster sees longtime Ontario Conservative MP...
June 30, 2026 - 09:25 | Stephanie Taylor | National Post
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