Quebec increases funding for mining institute
Education Minister Bernard Drainville made the announcement on Wednesday, accompanied by Abitibi-Est MNA Pierre Dufour.
The Quebec government is increasing funding for the Quebec Mining Institute (INMQ) from $1 million to $1.5 million for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
This institute, which is not widely known, plays a crucial role in overseeing the training of workers in the mining industry and also offers advice to the government.
The funding boost was announced on Wednesday by Education Minister Bernard Drainville, alongside Abitibi-Est Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Pierre Dufour.
The Institute has highlighted three training programs that are in particularly high demand within the mining sector: the Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) in Construction Equipment Mechanics, the Diploma of College Studies (DCS) in Mineral Technology, and the Bachelor of Mining Engineering.
