BC Mining Jobs Task Force Report

On December 19, 2018, the British Columbia Mining Jobs Task Force (the "Task Force") submitted their final report (the "Report") to the provincial government. The 12-member Task Force was created in February 2018 and included representatives from industry, First Nations, municipal and provincial government, an environmental non-governmental organization, labour, post-secondary/training and the financial sector. The Task Force was mandated with developing recommendations for the government to grow the mining sector and create jobs across the province. The Report includes 25 recommendations divided into 5 areas of strategic focus.

1. Supporting a Healthy and Diverse Workforce

With an estimated 25% of the mining workforce expected to retire within the next 5 years, the Task Force has identified the need to grow its manning reserves. The Task force recommended implementing programs to attract women into the mining industry and provide opportunities and reduce