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Jagrup BrarMinister of Mining and Critical Minerals

Since November 2024, organizations have reported 116 lobbying contacts with Jagrup Brar, most often by Mining Association of British Columbia (7) and Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (5). The most recent is dated August 27, 2026.

Organizations in contact

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In brief

This is the role we last recorded, and roles change after elections and cabinet shuffles, so check the official source.

Party
British Columbia New Democratic Party
Riding
Surrey-Fleetwood
Jurisdiction
British Columbia
Email
Jagrup.Brar.MLA@leg.bc.ca

Remarks in the chamber

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  1. Introductions by Members

    I would like to welcome and introduce my good friend Todd Stone. I’ve been told he is here in the building. He is the president and CEO of the AME, known as the Association for Mineral Exploration. I just want to say th…

    Legislative AssemblyOfficial text

  2. Introductions by Members

    Today I have the pleasure of welcoming a delegation from the Barrick Mining Corp., who I will be meeting with later today. Barrick is a Canadian-based company that operates mines across multiple continents. Although the…

    Legislative AssemblyOfficial text

  3. Introductions by Members

    Once again, today I would like to introduce two very special guests. They’re here somewhere in the gallery. I don’t see them in front of me. Ashok Bansal Mansa is a pioneer in preserving the forgotten history of Punjabi…

    Legislative AssemblyOfficial text

  4. Introductions by Members

    Joining us today is a group of members of the BongMilanti Metro Vancouver Bengali Cultural Association who are here in the Legislature. BongMilanti is an important local organization that brings the Bengali community tog…

    Legislative AssemblyOfficial text

  5. Introductions by Members

    I rise to introduce and welcome two well-known leaders in the Surrey community, Mr. Gaurav Bhutani and Mrs. Pooja Bhutani, who are the CEO and vice-president and creative director of ICONS Magazine, a new platform that s…

    Legislative AssemblyOfficial text

  6. Oral Questions — Impacts of Provincial Sales Tax Expansion

    Thanks to the member for the question. If there’s one thing the industry has been asking for, including under the B.C. Liberals, that was certainty and stability in the business sector, particularly in the permitting pr…

    Legislative AssemblyOfficial text

  7. Committee of Supply — Estimates: Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals (continued)

    Thanks to the members opposite for the estimates debate. I really respect the members. They were fully prepared. I hope it went well. Of course, there’s never enough time to have all the questions answered, so we will st…

    Legislative AssemblyOfficial text

  8. Committee of Supply — Estimates: Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals (continued)

    Thanks to the member for the question. The mining sector is a strong partner with First Nations. We agree that supporting new critical minerals projects is important. That’s why we have created the critical minerals offi…

    Legislative AssemblyOfficial text

  9. Committee of Supply — Estimates: Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals (continued)

    The land use planning — in partnership with the nations and ensuring the process with stakeholders and communities is transparent, inclusive and meaningful — will ensure plans reflect the diversity of interest and promot…

    Legislative AssemblyOfficial text

  10. Committee of Supply — Estimates: Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals (continued)

    Thank you, Member, for the question. I just want to begin by saying to the member that we are deeply committed to developing a responsible, sustainable and globally competitive mining sector. We do have the cleanest min…

    Legislative AssemblyOfficial text

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