BC Poll Report Shows Strong Support for Mining Reform

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September 22, 2022

StratCom conducted a syndicated poll from July 7 to July 12, 2022 for the International Boreal Conservation Campaign.

Key findings include:

  • A strong majority of over three-quarters (76%) support the BC government creating a fund that mining companies would pay into to cover the cost of cleanup in the event of a mine disaster.

  • Over three-quarters (77%) think it is important for the BC government to develop a plan to retire and clean up ‘legacy’ tailings dams to reduce the threat of accidental release of mine waste into waterways.

  • A majority (72%) support BC applying the strongest possible flood standard to all tailings dams, even if it increases costs for mining companies.

  • A strong majority of approximately three-quarters (76%) agree that mining companies should be required to get permission from private landowners, municipalities and First Nations before doing any business on their lands.

 
Policy BriefCarly PearlmanMining, FPIC, Tailings