Chris Hodgson , President , Ontario Mining Association
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Chris Hodgson , President , Ontario Mining Association
Chris Hodgson has led the OMA as President for 15 years . Previously , he was the warden of Halliburton County before entering provincial politics . Hodgson was elected to the Ontario legislature in a 1994 by-election ; in 1995 he was named Canada ’ s Minister of Natural Resources , Development & Mines . After spending four years in ministerial roles connected to the mining industry , he knows all the sites of operation and understands the major issues in the region . Hodgson encourages collaboration among the OMA ’ s members and is keen to see them harness the benefits that new technologies can bring to the mining industry .
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