The Canadian Arctic Resources Committee (CARC) embarked upon a research and advocacy initiative in 1995 known as the Northern Minerals Program (NMP). This series of Working Papers sets out the results of the research that was undertaken as part of this program. We are grateful to the following foundations for providing financial assistance in one form or another over the duration of the NMP.  

The Audrey S. Hellyer Charitable Foundation
The EJLB Foundation
The Walter and Duncan Gordon Charitable Foundation
The Richard and Jean Ivey Fund
The Laidlaw Foundation
The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation
The Molson Family Foundation

 CARC has examined mineral development across the North for many years. Most of this work focussed on environmental and socio-economic impacts and benefits, and conformity with law and policy. The NMP envisioned a more proactive approach to linking sustainability and mining across the North. In particular, the NMP has taken aim at the manner in which current policies, regulation and monitoring practices reflect the principles of sustainability. As well, CARC examined the challenges and opportunities that 'impact and benefits agreements' bring to Aboriginal governments.  

The following is a list of the NMP Working Papers (an order form for these publications is found at the bottom of this page). 

1. "Mine Reclamation Planning in the Canadian North" by Brian Bowman and Doug Baker.
2. "Aboriginal Title and Free Entry Mining Regimes in Northern Canada" by Nigel Bankes and Cheryl Sharvit. 
3. "Reforming the Mining Law of the Northwest Territories" by Barry Barton. 
4. "Thinking About Benefits Agreements: An Analytical Framework" by Janet Keeping. 
5. "A Guide to Community-Based Monitoring for Northern Communities" by Brenda Parlee. 
6. "The Free Entry Mineral Allocation System in Canada's North: Economics and Alternatives" by Malcolm Taggart. 
7. "Aboriginal Peoples and Impact and Benefit Agreements: Report of A National Workshop" by Kevin O'Reilly and Erin Eacott. 

These papers are 'works in progress'; much of the research continues. While we believe that the findings offer important opportunities for reform, the views and opinions presented are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of CARC. 

CARC will continue to press for changes to mining practice and policy. The findings and recommendations in these papers will be used by CARC to build an agenda for major reforms to northern mining law, better environmental management of mineral development, and fairer relationships amongst northern communities, governments and the mineral industry.

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