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Yukon, Canada ask court to toss First Nation's lawsuit over mining
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-27 21:18:35.0
Tags: [National, Indigenous, Mining, Resources, Justice]The Attorney General of Canada and the Yukon government filed statements of defence in Yukon Supreme Court asking the court to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun. Filed in December 2025 following the Eagle Gold mine cyanide heap leach pile disaster, the lawsuit alleges breaches of treaty obligations, failures to manage placer mining impacts, and inadequate land-use planning. Both federal and territorial governments denied all wrongdoing, claiming they fulfilled consultation duties and adhered to final agreements, while the First Nation is seeking undefined monetary damages, $150 million in aggravated damages from the Yukon, and permanent injunctions halting unsustainable developments and staking activities.
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Canada-EU summit will kick off formal talks on closer ties: Carney
Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-10-27 17:05:20.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Labour, Resources, Mining]Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with European Union President Ursula von der Leyen and other EU officials in Montreal for a summit launching formal negotiations on an enhanced alliance and deeper partnership over the next year. The talks follow the 10th anniversary of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and encompass specialized labour mobility, potential Canadian participation in the Erasmus+ student exchange program, and critical minerals collaboration to reduce reliance on China. Additionally, the European Investment Bank has applied for an exemption from Canadian foreign banking rules to operate domestically as part of the critical minerals framework.
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Minister to Yukon gov’t corporations: no more coal
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-26 11:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Energy, Environment, Mining, Governance]Yukon Energy, Mines and Resources Minister Ted Laking issued a directive to the Yukon Energy Corporation and the Yukon Development Corporation prohibiting them from pursuing or considering coal-fired power projects. The directive coincided with an opposition motion brought by NDP MLA Carmen Gustafson, which urged the territorial government to direct the Yukon Utilities Board under section 17 of the Public Utilities Act to reject any applications for energy projects using coal. The political debate was prompted by Vancouver-based Strategic Metals proposing a coal exploration project near Braeburn, Yukon, and evaluating coal-fired power generation despite the federal government's mandate to phase out coal-fired power by 2030.
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Minister directs Yukon gov’t corporations not to mull over coal-fired power projects
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-26 11:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Energy, Environment, Mining, Governance]Yukon Energy, Mines and Resources Minister Ted Laking issued a directive instructing the Yukon Development Corporation and the Yukon Energy Corporation to refrain from pursuing or considering coal-fired power generation projects. The ministerial directive coincides with an opposition motion brought by NDP MLA Carmen Gustafson, which urged the territorial government to direct the Yukon Utilities Board under section 17 of the Public Utilities Act to reject any applications for energy projects using coal. The debate highlights ongoing friction surrounding Vancouver-based Strategic Metals' coal exploration project near Braeburn, Yukon, and its potential application for power generation despite federal plans to phase out coal-fired power by 2030.
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A ‘reset’ or ‘one and done’? First Nations and first ministers set to hold historic meeting
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-25 08:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Indigenous, Governance, Infrastructure, Resources, Mining]The Assembly of First Nations, led by National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, and Canadian first ministers are holding a historic, closed-door First Ministers' Meeting in Ottawa to redefine relations, discuss infrastructure, healthcare, and economic development, and address major project involvement. Notable absences include the premiers of Alberta, British Columbia, and Quebec, while several Indigenous leaders have expressed skepticism over meeting formats, speech restrictions, and stalled federal Indigenous legislation under Prime Minister Mark Carney. The federal government, through the Privy Council Office and Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty, plans to announce new community supports during the one-day conference.
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Yukon government asks court to toss Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in lawsuit over mining regulation changes
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-23 18:41:15.0
Tags: [National, Indigenous, Mining, Resources, Justice, Governance]The Yukon government filed a statement of defence in the Yukon Supreme Court asking to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation regarding temporary amendments made in May 2025 to placer-mining, quartz-mining, and water-use regulations. The amendments, set to remain in effect until December 31, 2028, allow the territorial government to extend soon-to-expire permits and licences for eligible operators to mitigate a major permitting backlog. Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in's January lawsuit alleges that the territory failed to consult the First Nation in violation of its final agreement and seeks financial compensation, whereas the government argues it had no duty to consult during the legislative process and that the First Nation delayed legal action.
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'Ideal outcome,' minister says as Yukon's Eagle gold mine set to be sold for $140M
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-22 20:34:22.0
Tags: [National, Mining, Resources, Environment, Economy]Singapore-based Boroo Pte. Ltd. has signed an agreement with the mine's receiver, PricewaterhouseCoopers, to acquire the troubled Eagle gold mine in central Yukon for $140 million and committed to spending $1.5 billion to restart operations and perform cleanup work. The transaction follows a disastrous heap leach facility failure at the site owned by Victoria Gold Corp. in 2024 that spilled toxic cyanide into the environment and triggered intensive remediation efforts partially funded by a $220 million loan from the Yukon government. Subject to court approval expected by the end of the year, Boroo will pay $40 million in upfront cash, take over all remediation and site stabilization work from 2027 to 2029, and fully repay the territorial government for its emergency cleanup expenses.
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Effort to restart Con Mine discussed at Yellowknife town hall
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-22 16:17:16.0
Tags: [National, Mining, Resources, Environment, Economy]Gold Terra Resource Corp. CEO Gerald Panneton hosted a town hall in Yellowknife to discuss aggressive timelines for restarting gold mining operations at the historic Con Mine site, driven by gold prices exceeding $4,000 USD per ounce. The company aims to secure a permit by 2027, followed by 12 to 16 months of construction, targeting a production threshold of 1 million ounces to support a mine life exceeding 20 years. Public concerns raised at the event focused on localized impacts, including energy consumption via liquefied natural gas, workforce housing, arsenic pollution legacy risks, and exploratory drilling at Tin Can Hill and Walsh Lake.
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Premier Ford and Prime Minister Carney Launch New Action Plan to Protect Workers from Tariffs and Strengthen Ontario Industries
Source: Ontario - Premier's Office
Date: 2026-10-21 19:30:00.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Economy, Trade, Labour, Industry, Infrastructure, Mining, Energy]The Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada announced a combined $8.7 billion action plan to protect workers and industries from U.S. tariffs. The package includes the Joint Steel Action Fund with $3.55 billion from the federal government and $1.67 billion from Ontario, an additional $2.5 billion over two years for large-scale automotive capital projects (up to $1.5 billion federal and $1 billion provincial), and a federal commitment of up to $1 billion over three years for essential road infrastructure in Northern Ontario’s Ring of Fire region. Additionally, light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas regulations will be maintained at 2026 levels (172 grams per mile) through 2029 to provide trade-related relief to the automotive sector.
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Premier Ford and Prime Minister Carney Launch New Action Plan to Protect Workers from Tariffs and Strengthen Ontario Industries
Source: Ontario - Premier's Office
Date: 2026-10-21 19:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Economy, Trade, Labour, Industry, Mining, Infrastructure]Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Mark Carney announced an $8.7 billion joint action plan to protect workers and industries from U.S. tariffs and global uncertainty. The initiative establishes a $5.22 billion Joint Steel Action Fund ($3.55 billion federal, $1.67 billion provincial), a $2.5 billion automotive manufacturing capital upgrade fund ($1.5 billion federal, $1.0 billion provincial), and a $1 billion federal matching investment for road infrastructure in Northern Ontario's Ring of Fire region. Furthermore, the plan creates bilateral task forces for steel, automotive, and critical minerals, implements tighter trade remedies through the Canada Border Services Agency, and leverages Buy Canadian and Buy Ontario procurement policies.
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New water treatment plant at Giant Mine site set for operation in spring 2027
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-19 23:52:03.0
Tags: [National, Infrastructure, Mining, Environment, Resources]The Giant Mine Remediation Project announced that its new water treatment plant is scheduled to begin operations in spring 2027, replacing an obsolete system dating back to the 1980s. Built within a current $4.38 billion budget and forming part of an 18-year cleanup timeline ending in 2038, the state-of-the-art facility will reduce arsenic levels down to Health Canada's 10 parts per billion drinking water quality standard before discharging treated water directly into Yellowknife Bay. The project also features real-time sensors to halt discharges exceeding thresholds, alongside ongoing underground containment efforts utilizing thermosyphons to freeze 237,000 tonnes of toxic arsenic trioxide.
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Q&A | Nunavut’s devolution is 6 months away. Here’s what the premier says to expect
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-19 10:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Governance, Resources, Mining, Indigenous]Nunavut Premier John Main outlined preparations for the territory's April 1 devolution date, which will transfer responsibilities for Crown land and natural resources from the federal government to the Government of Nunavut. The transition involves establishing a new department responsible for lands and resources, transferring nearly 100 federal workers, and maintaining an 85 percent Inuit employment target within the new department. Initially, the Nunavut government will mirror existing federal regulations and mineral tenure rules before undertaking future legislative reviews to align policies with territorial priorities. Additionally, Premier Main addressed the financial restructuring of major regional employer Baffinland, owner of the Mary River Mine in the Qikiqtani region, emphasizing the importance of corporate viability for local employment and royalties.
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Judge orders court-appointed officers to lead sale of Baffinland's assets
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-16 19:31:21.0
Tags: [National, Mining, Economy, Resources, Justice]An Ontario Superior Court judge ruled that independent, court-appointed officers will lead the sale of debt-stricken Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation's assets, siding with lenders and federal agencies such as Export Development Canada over the company's shareholders. Baffinland, which operates the Mary River Iron Mine on North Baffin Island in Nunavut, accumulated $2.6 billion in debt and sought creditor protection while facing potential closure. The mine represents a critical economic anchor for the territory, employing 1,200 workers and accounting for approximately 25 percent of Nunavut's GDP.
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Whitehorse city council punts proposed mineral framework back to staff
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-15 22:27:11.0
Tags: [National, Municipal, Mining, Resources, Governance]The Whitehorse city council directed city staff to spend a month developing a consultation pathway for a proposed mineral framework that sets rules for mining activity within city limits. The framework, which proposes updating the official community plan and zoning bylaws, faced criticism from industry representatives like Jonas Smith of the Yukon Chamber of Mines regarding undefined technical standards and a lack of impact-based criteria. Councillors agreed that more technical information, expert guidance, and broader stakeholder consultation are required before proceeding.
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N.W.T. industry minister makes case for new federal mining incentives
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-15 10:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Mining, Resources, Taxation, Industry, Economy]Northwest Territories Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Caitlin Cleveland lobbied the federal government in Ottawa to enact two new mining incentives: a 15 per cent stackable North of 60 Mineral Exploration Tax Credit for the three northern territories, and the inclusion of zinc as an eligible mineral under the 30 per cent clean technology manufacturing investment tax credit. Cleveland and N.W.T. and Nunavut Chamber of Mines CEO Paul Hébert argued these credits are essential to counter stiff global competition and revive northern mining activity amid closing diamond mines. Proponents of the PC Silver and Pine Point mines indicated that adding zinc to the clean technology tax credit would unlock projects capable of generating 1,000 construction jobs and 600 operational positions.
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Q&A | Years in the making: Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in chief weighs in on proposed Dawson regional land use plan
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-15 01:16:47.0
Tags: [National, Indigenous, Resources, Mining, Environment, Governance]Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in First Nation Hahke (chief) Darren Taylor expressed hope that a final agreement on the Dawson regional land use plan will be reached with the Yukon government in 2027. The proposed plan outlines acceptable land uses across 40,000 square kilometres in north-central Yukon, balancing environmental protection, stewardship, and historic preservation with economic development and critical mineral resource extraction. Chief Taylor emphasized that without the plan, the First Nation will withhold support for regional mining and development projects unless companies negotiate direct Impact Benefit Agreements (IBAs).
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Provinces call on Ottawa to expand mining credit
Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-10-10 12:17:12.0
Tags: [National, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Taxation, Economy, Resources, Mining, Finance]Nearly half of Canada's provinces and territories—specifically Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, and Yukon—are urging the federal Liberal government to fulfill its 2025 election promise to expand the mineral exploration tax credit to include engineering and feasibility study costs. The Association for Mineral Exploration and the Nunavut and N.W.T. Chamber of Mines argue this measure is crucial to help junior mining companies navigate the late-stage 'valley of death' financing gap. An Ernst & Young report commissioned by the association indicates that covering feasibility and economic viability studies could generate between 14,000 and 34,000 jobs and add $5.2 billion to $12.2 billion in GDP over 10 years. While Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne's office highlighted recent federal initiatives such as the Productivity Mega Deduction and the Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit, federal expenses under the Canadian exploration expenses framework still exclude economic assessments and feasibility studies.
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Sale of Baffinland's assets should be run by an independent officer, feds argue
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-09 21:52:54.0
Tags: [National, Economy, Mining, Resources, Justice]Federal government lawyers, representing Export Development Canada (EDC) over a $660-million loan, argued in the Ontario Superior Court that an independent, court-appointed officer should oversee the asset sale of Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. to avoid conflicts of interest. Baffinland, which owns the Mary River Iron Mine on northern Baffin Island and employs over 1,200 workers, has been under creditor protection since May while owing $2.6 billion to 231 creditors. Baffinland's legal representation opposed the move as unprecedented and accused EDC of attempting to rewrite contract terms, leaving Ontario Superior Court Judge Jana Steele to reserve her decision in writing for a later date.
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Sale of Baffinland's assets should be run by an independent officer, feds argues
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-09 21:52:54.0
Tags: [National, Mining, Resources, Economy, Finance, Justice]Federal government lawyers and Export Development Canada (EDC) are arguing in the Ontario Superior Court that an independent, court-appointed officer should oversee the asset sale process for Baffinland Iron Mines Corp. Baffinland, which operates the Mary River Iron Mine on northern Baffin Island and employs over 1,200 workers, entered creditor protection in May owing $2.6 billion to 231 creditors and previously secured a $660-million loan from EDC to stay operational. EDC's legal representation argues that Baffinland's current operating committee faces conflicts of interest due to personal financial stakes, whereas Baffinland's counsel opposes the measure as an unprecedented attempt to rewrite contractual terms. Ontario Superior Court Judge Jana Steele has reserved her decision to be delivered in writing at a later date.
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N.W.T. is 1st to contribute drill cores for national library of mineral data
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-08 11:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Resources, Mining, Technology, Industry]The Northwest Territories has become the first Canadian jurisdiction to contribute drill core samples to the new Canadian Digital Core Library, a federally backed initiative supported by $40 million in funding from Natural Resources Canada. Developed by the Creative Destruction Lab in partnership with provinces, territories, and industry, the platform aims to make geological data freely available online for high-resolution scanning and artificial intelligence analysis. Donations from mining companies Valor Gold and Rackla Metals, alongside coordination by Industry Minister Caitlin Cleveland and the Northwest Territories Geological Survey, enabled the territory to pioneer the project, with at least 250,000 metres of scanned drill core slated for upload by March 2028.
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