Introduction to ledcor The Ledcor Group of Companies

The Ledcor Group
of Companies
Introduction to ledcor
Metis National Conference
March 21, 2013
Agenda
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Introduction to the Ledcor Group of Companies
Ledcor Corporate History
Ledcor’s Commitment to Aboriginal Communities
Mining Sector in Canada
Current Industry Trends
Closing Remarks
Our
Geographic
Coverage
Industrial
Offsetters & Carbon Credit Corp.
Telecom
Environmental
Solutions
Ledcor
Group
Site Services
Pipeline
Resources &
Transportation
Building
Civil &
Infrastructure
Mining
Our Diversified
Company
Aboriginal Involvement
“It is our intention to develop and nurture
every possible opportunity for Local and
Aboriginal workers, suppliers and
subcontractors. Where a choice exists
between Local/Aboriginal and non-local
workers, suppliers and subcontractors, the
Local/Aboriginal workers,
suppliers and subcontractors will
be given preferential treatment.”
Mining Industry in
Canada
•  Changes in IBA’s (Impact Benefit
Agreements)
•  More Community Engagement
•  Social License to Operate
•  Aboriginal support is key to permitting
process
Current Industry
Trends
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More meaningful engagement with
aboriginal communities
New IBA’s are providing opportunities for
real community engagement in the projects
Opportunities for partnerships in the
development (building) of the mines as well
as on-going support opportunities
Partnerships
•  Industry looking for “meaningful
partnerships”
•  Aboriginal communities are looking
beyond employment opportunities to
build capacity for aboriginal owned
businesses
Partnerships
•  What is required for a successful
partnership?