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Ministry of Labour seeks public input in mine safety review

The Ministry of Labour has opened up registration for the public consultations it will host as part of its year-long review of mining health and safety.
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Several Greater Sudburians were honoured at the Canadian Institute of Mining awards gala earlier this month in Montreal. File photo.
The Ministry of Labour has opened up registration for the public consultations it will host as part of its year-long review of mining health and safety.

The public consultations in Sudbury are planned for Wednesday, April 2 and Thursday, April 3, 2014. The Ministry of Labour has not yet announced a time or location for both consultations.

Public consultations are also planned for Timmins on March 31; in Kirkland Lake on April 1; in Red Lake on April 30; in Marathon on May 1; and in London, on May 13.
People who wish to participate in in the consultations, or simply attend them, must register at least a week in advance by calling 416-326-6388, or emailing [email protected].

Industry stakeholders, and members of the public – including mining industry workers and their family members – will be invited to share their views and experiences regarding mining safety.

The ministry has asked for input on a variety of topics, including: the role of health and safety system partners; the internal responsibility system; technology and the management of change; training, skills and labour issues; health and safety hazards in the mining sector; and emergency preparedness and mine rescue.

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