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Statement on the 2026 Federal Budget from Todd Stone, President & CEO
November 6, 2026AME Budget 2026 Statement “We are disappointed that Budget 2026 missed an opportunity to take the steps needed to unlock Canada’s critical minerals. We worked diligently to build support across the provinces and territories for expanding the Canadian Exploration Expense. It is the single biggest tax policy measure the government has to move early-stage exploration […]
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Bill C-39 Can Turn Ambition Into Action for Canada’s Mineral Sector
October 28, 2026Faster permitting, greater predictability and an expanded CEE would help bring Canadian minerals to market. VANCOUVER, B.C., October 28, 2026 – The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) today commented on Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, calling it a welcomed next step toward forging the supply chains Canada’s mineral exploration sector needs to get […]
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Former Chief of Defence Staff Rick Hillier to deliver keynote at AME Roundup 2027
October 27, 2026Canada’s national security and the strategic importance of mineral exploration will be in focus as the military leader addresses the country’s premier mineral exploration conference VANCOUVER — Oct. 27, 2026 — The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) is proud to announce that General (Ret’d) Rick Hillier, former Chief of Canada’s Defence Staff and one of […]
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Federal plan to expand eligible mineral exploration expenses will create 34,000 full time jobs and up to $33 billion in economic growth
October 7, 2026New report by Ernst & Young Parthenon (EY) says that the federal government’s mineral exploration campaign commitment will have a significant impact on the economy and cost less than anticipated
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AME Roundup 2027 Registration Now Open: Minerals for Tomorrow
September 16, 2026Canada’s premier mineral exploration conference returns to Vancouver January 25–28, 2027 Vancouver, B.C. , Canada, September 16, 2026 – Registration for the annual AME Roundup conference is now open! On January 25-28, 2027, AME Roundup returns to Vancouver, bringing together more than 7,550 delegates from 44 countries, including geoscientists, prospectors, financiers, investors, suppliers, governments, Indigenous […]
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AME calls on federal government to expand Canadian Exploration Expenses tax eligibility, backed by growing industry support
July 29, 2026VANCOUVER, B.C., July 29, 2026 — The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) is calling on the federal government to close a financing gap and follow through on their Canada Strong commitment to expand Canadian Exploration Expenses (CEE) eligibility to include project-advancement work such as engineering, technical studies and feasibility costs. Canada has made critical minerals […]
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