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Title:

RESEARCH PROJECT ON CANADIAN MINING INDUSTRY PROCUREMENT PRACTICES

Agreement Number:

GC-130221S

Agreement Value:

$19,950.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 3, 2022 - Mar 31, 2022

Description:

This research project will generate a report analyzing the current level of information sharing by the Canadian mining industry on procurement practices, including efforts to procure locally, and due diligence measures to avoid problematic practices (particularly unethical supplier conduct and corruption).

Organization:

Natural Resources Canada

Expected Results:

To provide a comprehensive study of information sharing by Canadian mining companies on procurement of goods and services to demonstrate the importance of the issue for responsible mining and inspire improvement. To engage directly with the Canadian mining companies included in the study to support them to strengthen their information sharing on procurement practices and overal local procurement and supplier due diligence efforts.

Location:

TORONTO, Ontario, CA M5B 1R2

Reference Number:

115-2021-2022-Q4-11949

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Other

Recipient's Legal Name:

ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS CANADA

Program:

Outreach and Engagement

Program Purpose:

To encourage and accelerate innovation via the dissemination of information; to maintain a sustainable and responsible development of Canada's natural resources via participation into engagement activities; to share best practices at home and abroad on clean, sustainable, efficient technologies and practices related to natural resources; and, to assist in the protection of our natural resources from pests, fire and other hazards.