Saskatchewan is again Canada's most attractive place for mining investment, ranking seventh worldwide. According to the Fraser Institute's latest Annual Survey of Mining Companies.The independent Canadian think tank's report placed Finland first globally, followed by Nevada, US. .OLDCORN: Looney Tunes Rachel Gilmore rails against Conservative MPs defending Christian artist Sean Feucht.Saskatchewan secured its spot in the global top ten for overall investment attractiveness for the sixth time in seven years. Newfoundland and Labrador followed closely, ranking eighth worldwide.The survey assessed 82 global regions. .It looked at two main factors, which were geologic attractiveness for minerals and metals, and government policies affecting exploration and investment. These policies included permit wait times and regulatory certainty."The Fraser Institute's mining survey is the most comprehensive report on not only mineral potential but also government policies that either encourages or discourages mining investment," explained Elmira Aliakbari, director of Fraser Institute’s Centre for Natural Resource Studies. .UPDATED: NYC shooting suspect blamed NFL, slain NYPD officer's father, wife hospitalized.Aliakbari co-authored the study, calling it the most comprehensive report of its kind.Saskatchewan excelled particularly on policy, ranking among the world's top three. Newfoundland and Labrador placed sixth globally for policy, while Alberta ranked ninth..However, the report warns some Canadian regions are missing opportunities. The Yukon and Manitoba boast top ten mineral potential globally. But, due to weaker policy environments, they rank only fortieth and forty-third respectively on policy factors alone..Democracy Fund to represent Montreal church fined $2,500 for Sean Feucht's Christian worship service.British Columbia also continues to struggle on the policy front. Investor worries focus mainly on disputed land claims and protected areas. .Across several Canadian jurisdictions, uncertainty remains a major hurdle. Concerns involve protected areas, unsettled indigenous land claims, environmental rules, and regulatory overlap or inconsistency..Ontario Human Rights Tribunal dismissed Jessica Yaniv’s complaint against Canada Galaxy Pageants."A sound and predictable regulatory regime coupled with competitive fiscal policies help make a jurisdiction attractive in the eyes of mining investors," said Aliakbari. "Policymakers in every province and territory should understand that mineral deposits alone are not enough to attract investment."Other Canadian rankings for overall investment attractiveness include British Columbia (13th), Ontario (15th), Quebec (22nd), Yukon (24th), Manitoba (26th), Alberta (27th), Northwest Territories (45th), Nunavut (51st), New Brunswick (54th), and Nova Scotia (79th).
