ROUYN-NORANDA,
QC, March 13, 2013 /CNW/ -
Since the decisions to be made shortly by the Québec government
following the Forum will clearly have a major impact on the future
of our industry, we believe that it is essential to mobilize and to
make known the views of around 40,000 people whose livelihoods
depend on the mining industry in Québec. Behind the government's
decision lie people, workers and families. At Major Drilling
Group International Inc. - Eastern Canada Division, we speak on
behalf of over 400 workers.
Québec's mining industry, one of the driving
forces of our regional economy, is not opposed to the payment of
royalties, provided they allow a form of mineral resource
development that is profitable and economically acceptable.
It is important to understand the key
contribution made by the mining industry to Québec's economy. When
a mining company invests in Québec, billions of dollars are awarded
in the form of contracts in all regions, helping to create or
maintain an incalculable number of direct and indirect jobs.
In our view, the mining tax regime should
promote both mining investment in Québec and the creation of a
stable revenue stream for the Québec government.
SOURCE MAJOR DRILLING GROUP INTERNATIONAL INC.