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Department of Mines and Northern Affairs
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In 1970, the Department of Mines was expanded to include the activities of a new branch of the government, the Northern Affairs Branch. Reflecting this expansion of its activities, the Department was renamed the Department of Mines and Northern Affairs.
Along with the new Northern Affairs Branch, the Department consisted of several other branches which had previously formed a part of the Department of Mines. These were: the Mining Lands Branch; the Mines Inspection Branch; the Geological Branch; and the Laboratory Branch. In addition, the Ontario Energy Board and the Ontario Northlands Transportation Commission were also attached to the Department.
In 1972, the Department of Mines and Northern Affairs was merged with the Department of Lands and Forests to form the Ministry of Natural Resources.
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Functions, occupations and activities
The Department of Mines and Northern Affairs was responsible for the development and regulation of the mining industry in Ontario, and for providing solutions to government-oriented problems of people living in the northern part of the province. Activities of the Department included: the provision of geological services and information; supervision of regulations governing the operations of mines, and the safety of miners; the provision of services in connection with the public's acquisition and use of Crown Lands for mining purposes; and assisting the people of Northern Ontario in their relationship with the government.
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Mining Amendment Act (No.2), Statutes of Ontario 1970, Chap. 26
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RAD: Rules for Archival Description, 2nd edn (2008)
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2026-11-16: migrated to AtoM
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Sources
MacTaggart, Hazel I. Publications of the Government of Ontario, 1956-1971 (1976)
Canadiana Name Authorities, 1996-12-24
Ontario Department of Mines and Northern Affairs Review, 1970
Maintenance notes
Archivist(s):
R. Anger