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PHOTOS: (LEFT) AME; (CENTRE) PDAC
COMMITTEE
CONNECTIONS
Peters says, "We have found situations
that arise with B.C. explorers and their
expenditures that may be different from
the rest of the country. Thus, advocacy
efforts need to be shared between AME
and the PDAC. For example, both AME
and PDAC have advocated for proper
guidelines around certain 'grey areas' in
the CEE definitions. This helped the CRA
issue updated CEE guidelines which has
provided both AME and PDAC members
with helpful clarification on qualifying
exploration expenditures."
PDAC's position is explained by its
director, policy and programs, Jeff Killeen.
He notes that PDAC employs a broad
approach to advocacy, producing unbiased,
evidence-based research that supports its
positions and engages directly with political
and bureaucratic stakeholders who guide
legislative and administrative processes.
Killeen says, "On behalf of our members, we
respond to public consultations that affect
the mineral industry with formal written
submissions and recommendations. Our
apolitical approach ensures continuity
in PDAC messaging and that our
recommendations are highly actionable."
Stevens says that "By working together at
the committee and staff level, AME and PDAC
are able to combine our strengths and provide
a strong voice for the mineral exploration
and development industry around policy
and legislation and affect our industry in
British Columbia and across Canada."
With contributions from Michael Schwartz
Rob Stevens
Jeff Killeen
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