Letter to the Editor: We have Young Mining Professionals in Montreal, too

I had the pleasure of reading your recent article, “Young Mining Professionals Toronto Branch Grows,” (T.N.M., July 18–24/16).

This is a great initiative that should be celebrated, as our industry needs to attract young minds as it faces increasing challenges.

I also wanted to inform you of the existence of the Montreal chapter of Young Mining Professionals group, named Les Jeunes Professionnels Mines & Énergie. The group was founded by my colleagues and me in 2013 following the intense and very public debate on mining taxes and royalties in Quebec.

As a group, we hold regular meetings and seminars on various topics related to mining and energy that affect youth in our industry. The events have been sponsored by Osisko Gold Royalties, PwC, Fasken Martineau, Tugliq Energy, Partners in Performance and Falco Resources.

You can find more information on our group at www.jpme.org.

Joseph de la Plante, vice-president of corporate development
Osisko Gold Royalties
Montreal