Mining Industry Human Resources Council: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Kanata, ON · grants and contributions register

Mining Industry Human Resources Council: federal grants and contributions: 15 agreements; $19.3M value; 3 departments; 9 programs.

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15agreements
$19.3Mvalue
3departments
9programs

Largest agreements

YOUTH EMPLOYMENT IN THE NATURAL RESOURCES 2025-28 – MINING INDUSTRY HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL$3.4Mvalue2025start2028end

The purpose of this project is to support the creation of Sub-Projects that provide youth participants with quality employment opportunities and skills training in the natural resources sector (energy, forestry, mining, and earth sciences, as well as clean technology), which advances environmental outcomes and supports the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Additional Support for Students in Response to COVID-19$2.8Mvalue2020start2021end

The objective of the WIL Initiatives is to drive systemic change in the skills development system at the PSE level, to effectively align technical, foundational and “work-ready” skills of PSE students with the skills required by Canadian employers – demonstrated by an increase in incremental and sustainable WIL opportunities in sectors targeted by the program; and the continuation of collaborative and innovative partnerships.

YOUTH EMPLOYMENT IN THE NATURAL RESOURCES 2023-25 - MINING INDUSTRY HUMAN RESOURCES COUNCIL$2.1Mvalue2023start2025end

The objective of this Project is to support Sub-Projects that provide Participants with work experience (via internships and training opportunities) in the Natural Resource Sectors to protect the environment, or within an organization that is interested in processes with a positive environmental outcome.

Sector Council Program$2.0Mvalue2009start–end

Provides funding to develop nationally focussed partnerships comprised of key stakeholders within an industrial sector to increase consensus and understanding of labour market issues.

National Work Readiness and Essential Skill Training for the Mining Industry$1.9Mvalue2017start–end
Sector Council Program$1.4Mvalue2006start–end

Provides funding to develop nationally focussed partnerships comprised of key stakeholders within an industrial sector to increase consensus and understanding of labour market issues.

Youth Employment in Natural Resources, 2021-22 - Mining Industry Human Resources Council$1.3Mvalue2021start2023end

The objective of this Project is to support Sub-Projects that provide Participants with work experience (via internships and training opportunities) in the Natural Resource Sectors to protect the environment, or within an organization that is interested in processes with a positive environmental outcome.

0$944Kvalue2011start–end

To promote lifelong learning by reducing non-financial barriers to adult learning and to facilitate the creation of opportunities for Canadians to acquire the learning, literacy and essential skills they need to participate fully in a knowledge-based economy and society.

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Sector Council Program$900Kvalue2007start–end

Provides funding to develop nationally focussed partnerships comprised of key stakeholders within an industrial sector to increase consensus and understanding of labour market issues.

Sector Council Program$895Kvalue2006start–end

Provides funding to develop nationally focussed partnerships comprised of key stakeholders within an industrial sector to increase consensus and understanding of labour market issues.

Changing Culture: Advancing Women’s Participation and Prosperity in Mining$774Kvalue2024start2027end

Through this 33-month systemic change project, the Mining Industry Human Resources Council will help advance women’s economic security and prosperity in 4 WAGE regions through systemic change. Specifically, the project will address systemic barriers within the mining sector by improving women’s participation in, contribution to, and benefit from the mining sector. The project will do this by building a more inclusive mining workplace culture to respect and value Indigenous and diverse women; changing policies and practices at mining companies to be more inclusive and responsive to women’s need

Labour Market Integration - CRF$530Kvalue2014start–end

The Foreign Credential Recognition Program facilitates the integration of internationally trained workers into the labour market by collaborating with key stakeholders to implement projects that will support the assessment and recognition of qualifications acquired outside of Canada.

Sector Council Program$148Kvalue2008start–end

Provides funding to develop nationally focussed partnerships comprised of key stakeholders within an industrial sector to increase consensus and understanding of labour market issues.

Sector Council Program$135Kvalue2006start–end

Provides funding to develop nationally focussed partnerships comprised of key stakeholders within an industrial sector to increase consensus and understanding of labour market issues.

National Mining Careers Map$32.0Kvalue2024start2025end

The objective of this project is to design an interactive career map to assist job seekers and students in navigating the diverse career opportunities within Canada's mining industry

Departments

Employment and Social Development Canada10agreements$11.7Mvalue5programs
  • Sector Council Program
  • Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
  • Adult Learning Literacy and Essential Skills Program - Contribution
  • 0
  • Labour Market Integration - CRF

All grants from Employment and Social Development Canada

Natural Resources Canada4agreements$6.8Mvalue3programs
  • Science and Technology (S&T) Internship Program - Green Jobs
  • Youth Employment and Skills Strategy - Science and Technology Internship Program
  • Outreach and Engagement

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Women and Gender Equality Canada1agreements$774Kvalue1programs

Years

20251agreements$3.4Mvalue1programs
  • Science and Technology (S&T) Internship Program - Green Jobs
20242agreements$806Kvalue2programs
  • Women's Program
  • Outreach and Engagement
20231agreements$2.1Mvalue1programs
  • Science and Technology (S&T) Internship Program - Green Jobs
20211agreements$1.3Mvalue1programs
  • Youth Employment and Skills Strategy - Science and Technology Internship Program
20201agreements$2.8Mvalue1programs
  • Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
20171agreements$1.9Mvalue1programs
  • Adult Learning Literacy and Essential Skills Program - Contribution
20141agreements$530Kvalue1programs
  • Labour Market Integration - CRF
20111agreements$944Kvalue1programs
  • 0
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20091agreements$2.0Mvalue1programs
  • Sector Council Program
20081agreements$148Kvalue1programs
  • Sector Council Program
20071agreements$900Kvalue1programs
  • Sector Council Program
20063agreements$2.4Mvalue1programs
  • Sector Council Program

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.