Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD), David Piccini, has announced funding through efforts with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) led by President and CEO Jeff Lang for a new state-of-the art mine training facility in Sudbury to strengthen worker safety, expand training capacity, and support the province\u2019s leadership in critical minerals.<\/p>\n
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The 124-acre facility will offer specialty training such as confined space, live fire exercises, tower and water rescue, and other targeted programs to further mining health and safety and emergency preparedness services for not just Ontario but globally. With the global demand for critical minerals expected to double by 2030, this announcement will see Sudbury play a major role in economic development for the province as a whole.<\/p>\n
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Ontario Mine Rescue (OMR) will further solidify their leadership in state-of-the art rescue by actively utilizing the facility to strengthen their mine rescue practices. As Shawn Rideout, Chief Mine Rescue Officer for OMR states, \u201cAn initiative of this caliber strengthens our resources and expands access to equipment and training, enabling continual improvement and ensuring the evolving needs of mine rescue across the industry are fully supported.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u201cThis is a transformative step for mine rescue and emergency preparedness in Ontario,\u201d said Mike Parent, President and CEO of Workplace Safety North and Ontario Mine Rescue. \u201cA world class mine rescue training academy in Sudbury will significantly strengthen our capacity to deliver advanced, leading-edge training and ensure we are prepared for the future growth of mining in this province. It firmly positions Ontario as a global leader in mine safety and emergency response. This facility will also enable world class emergency preparedness training to be delivered here at home, reducing the need to seek specialized expertise outside Canada and further reinforcing Ontario\u2019s reputation as a premier mining jurisdiction.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The initiative supports Ontario\u2019s broader strategy to strengthen supply chain resilience, drive economic growth, and advance responsible development of critical minerals, particularly in Northern Ontario. Minister Piccini welcomed the collaboration with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, thanking Jeff Lang for his leadership in advancing specialized training and strengthening Ontario\u2019s occupational health and safety system.<\/p>\n
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\u201cI want to thank Workplace Safety North and Ontario Mine Rescue for their leadership in advancing mine safety and emergency preparedness in our province,\u201d states Mayor of Sudbury Paul Lefebvre.\u201d This investment reinforces Greater Sudbury\u2019s position as a global centre of excellence in mining innovation and safety. As the only facility of its kind in Canada, the new Mine Rescue Training Academy will strengthen worker safety, create new economic opportunities, and attract talent and expertise from around the world, helping ensure our community remains at the forefront of responsible mining for decades to come.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The announcement coincides with Workplace Safety North\u2019s 28th Annual Mining Health and Safety Conference themed Shaping Safety in the Critical Minerals Era, attended by 250 industry leaders from across the mining sector. The sold-out event provided a fitting setting to unveil an initiative of this magnitude.<\/p>\n
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Conference discussions highlighted key priorities shaping the future of mining. \u201cFor nearly three decades, this conference has built trust and credibility across the industry,\u201d added Parent. \u201cWe are proud to leverage that foundation to support Ontario\u2019s mining sector from a position of strength well into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Strategic Priorities for 2026 and Beyond<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Advancing Mining Health, Safety, and Emergency Preparedness<\/u><\/p>\n This facility will further strengthen Ontario\u2019s global leadership in mining safety by expanding training, consulting, and resources. It will also enhance collaboration with Ontario Mine Rescue and elevate specialized rescue training capabilities.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Reinforcing Leadership in Mining<\/u><\/p>\n The project underscores Ontario\u2019s position as a premier mining jurisdiction, nationally and globally, recognized for excellence, innovation, and responsible practices.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Supporting Sustainable Mining Growth<\/u><\/p>\n By accelerating critical mineral development, this initiative will boost economic growth in Northern Ontario, strengthen supply chain resilience, and enhance Ontario\u2019s competitiveness among G7 economies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD), David Piccini, has announced funding through efforts with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) led by President and CEO Jeff Lang for a new state-of-the art mine training facility in Sudbury to strengthen worker safety, expand training capacity, and support the province\u2019s leadership in critical …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[47],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-82686","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-business"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-22 14:12:20","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82686","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=82686"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82686\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":82687,"href":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82686\/revisions\/82687"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=82686"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=82686"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=82686"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}