The Canadian shield is a geographic region that stretches out over half of Canada including Quebec and Ontario. It has a thin layer of soil and mainly consists of granite and rock. It contains resources such as nickel, diamonds, gold, silver and copper.
Using the passage, decide what issues do politicians have to consider when allowing more mining to be developed in Canada?
A) Will mining for minerals mean less farmland and crops for Canada?
B) Will politicians find it favorable to push for mining in the country?
C) Are the minerals valuable enough compared to the cost of extraction?
D) Are the new jobs and income worth the environmental cost of extraction?]