At Agnico Eagle, we believe responsible mining starts with listening. Our Advisory Committee exists to ensure that community perspectives are heard, respected, and reflected in our decision-making.
COMMITTEE OVERVIEW
The Advisory Committee is a voluntary engagement mechanism initiated by Agnico Eagle to foster open, constructive dialogue with representatives of local communities and organizations and share information as the Upper Beaver Project evolves. It is a place where issues can be discussed as they arise, and problems solved collaboratively. The Committee aims to meet 6 times a year. The number of meetings can be adjusted as needed with the agreement of the members.
MANDATE
The Committee’s mandate is to:
• Create a space for dialogue and information sharing between Agnico Eagle and the individuals and groups affected by the Upper Beaver Project
• Develop a shared understanding of the environmental, social, and economic issues (challenges and opportunities) associated with the Project’s development, including the Impact Assessment Process
• Collaborate on finding solutions to issues surrounding the Project as they arise
• Act as an information relay to the Project’s communities, sharing agreed upon information
• Identify and bring forward community concerns related to the Project
• Make recommendations to Agnico Eagle to influence and improve its practices and approaches and maximize the anticipated benefits of the Project to the community.
Committee Composition and Members
| Sector | Organization/Area | Primary Member | Alternate Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens | Beaverhouse Lake | TBD | TBD |
| Dobie | Roger Bechard | Dianne Quinn | |
| King Kirkland | Don Campbell | Kyle Sayer | |
| Kirkland Lake | Lori Yamka | Tim Skjonsby | |
| Larder Lake | Bruce Dudgeon | TBD | |
| Virginiatown | Wendy Weller | Merdy Armstrong | |
| Environmental | Misema Blanche River Alliance | Doug Desjardins | TBD |
| To be filled | |||
| Socio-economic/Community Organizations | Kirkland District Community Development Corporation (KDCDC) and Chamber of Commerce | Emma Archer | |
| Multicultural Group | Maria Hekkert | ||
| Kirkland District Game and Fish | Tom Woolings | ||
| Employment/Training | Northern College | Dean Lessard | Jamie Johnston |
| Keepers of the Circle | Kathy Lajeunesse | TBD | |
| Local Indigenous Nations | Apitipi Anicinapek Nation | Chelsea Tremblay | |
| Beaverhouse First Nation | Burt McKenzie | Terence Fortin | |
| Matachewan First Nation | Brianne Doyle | Kayla Schram | |
| Agnico Eagle Representation | Community Relations Ontario | Amy Danchuk, Senior Community Relations Coordinator | Ian Laplante, Supervisory Community Relations |
| Operations | Cesar Fernandes, Operations Manager | TBC |
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Engagement & Contact
We’re Still Growing — Join the Advisory Committee
We’re currently seeking passionate individuals to fill the following seats:
Primary Member – Education/Training Sector
- If you’re involved in local education, workforce development, or skills training, we’d love to hear from you. Your expertise is essential as we work to build pathways for employment, learning, and long-term community benefit
Primary Member – Environmental Organizations Sector
- There’s space for one more local or regional environmental group on the committee. If your organization fits that description, please give us a call.
Alternate Member – Citizens of Larder Lake
- This position is open to residents of Larder Lake who wish to represent local perspectives. The role of alternates is to attend meetings when the primary member is unavailable.
Primary and Alternate Member – Beaverhouse Lake
- These positions are open to the seasonal residents of Beaverhouse Lake who wish to represent local perspectives. The role of the alternates is to attend meetings when the primary member is unavailable.
We welcome expressions of interest from individuals who:
- Live or work in the region
- Interested in both the community’s needs and the development of the project
- Are passionate about community development and responsible resource management
How to Get Involved
To learn more or express interest in joining the Advisory Committee, please contact Agnico eagle at relations.upperbeaver@agnicoeagle.com. We’ll be happy to share more details and answer any questions.