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4 June 2009, 8:24pm EDT

Impact on Communities - Overview

Impact on Communities
Jamie Kneen

National Program Co-Lead

Mining affects every aspect of a community in a myriad of ways, affecting the economy, the environment, families, health, land use, water, etc. This section provides a number of documents that address the impact of mining on communities.

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Protect Water

Mining can have serious effects on surface and subsurface water

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Control the Corporations

Canadian mining companies operate around the world without regulations

(1638)

Fix Mining Laws

Many Canadian mining laws are out of step with current values and expectations

(685)

Put People and Ecosystems First

Sound environmental planning may or may not allow mining.

(606)

Changing public policy and mining practices to ensure the health of individuals, communities and ecosystems.

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