OntarioBill 124First Reading
Bill 124: Mining Awareness Week Act, 2026
Sponsor: West, JamieIntroduced May 26, 2026Last checked August 28, 2026
Read the official text on ola.orgOfficial version — Legislative Assembly of Ontario
What this bill does
This Ontario bill officially designates the week starting on the third Monday of February each year as Mining Awareness Week, intended to highlight the economic importance of mining in Ontario.
Plain-language summary by Legisail.
Business impact
This bill is largely symbolic and does not impose any obligations on businesses. Mining companies, suppliers, and related trades operating in Ontario may use this designated week for promotional or educational purposes, but there are no requirements to participate. Small prospectors, large mining operations, and industry associations alike are unaffected in terms of day-to-day operations, costs, or reporting.
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Where this bill is
First ReadingMay 26, 2026
Next: Second Reading debate
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- Bill number
- BILL-124
- Type
- Private Member's Bill
- Jurisdiction
- Ontario
- Session
- 44-1