The Northern Saskatchewan Environmental Quality Committee celebrated its 25 year anniversary near the end of last year.  The Committee is a partnership between the provincial government, northern municipalities, First Nations, Metis communities and the mining sector.  It is intended to foster mutual understanding of mining developments in the region with a focus on the environmental protection efforts.

The Minister responsible for First Nations, Metis and Northern Affairs Don McMorris notes by creating strong communication links between communities, regulators and industry the Committee has been able to create a forum for northern residents to share their views and traditional knowledge resulting in greater trust and stronger relationships among stakeholders.

Mining particularly of uranium is a key economic driver in the region as well as the provincial economy with northern Saskatchewan being the source of one quarter of the world’s known uranium supply.