OntarioBill 124First Reading

Bill 124: Mining Awareness Week Act, 2026

Sponsor: West, JamieIntroduced May 26, 2026Last checked August 30, 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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At a glance

Bill number: BILL-124
Type: Private Member's Bill
Jurisdiction: Ontario