Canada — Quebec Act or statute

Canada — Quebec legislation

Mining Act, 1987

AS mineral resources are present throughout Québec and constitute social wealth for present and future generations; AS mining has helped forge Québec’s identity and should continue to be a source of pride;…

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Jurisdiction: Canada — Quebec
Structure: 523 provisions
Official identity: Year 1987
Dates: Enacted 1987 · Source version 10 Jun 2026

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Dates: Enacted 1987 · Source version 10 Jun 2026

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“AS mineral resources are present throughout Québec and constitute social wealth for present and future generations; AS mining has helped forge Québec’s identity and should continue to be a source of pride; AS it is necessary to promote the”

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