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As Canada faces rising economic pressures with the trade threats from the Trump administration, a new poll shows broad support among Nova Scotians for expanding the province’s mining and quarrying sector to help shore up national resilience.
The poll, commissioned by the Mining Association of Nova Scotia (MANS) and conducted by Thinkwell Research, found that 75% of respondents believe mining can play a key role in establishing Canadian economic independence. Support is also climbing across other areas of the industry, including critical minerals and gold production.
“Nova Scotians know we need to create jobs, become more self-reliant and build a stronger province,” said MANS Executive Director Sean Kirby.
“The mining and quarrying industry is part of the solution. However, the Government of Nova Scotia needs to cut red tape, while maintaining environmental standards, to help our…
