Diamond Sector Unit

The Diamond Sector Unit provides leadership in developing key policies and the legislative/regulatory framework for Ontario's emerging diamond industry. The Unit operates the valuation process for Ontario diamonds including administrative processes for verifying and collecting royalties.

Working with the Northern Development Division, other provincial ministries and the diamond sector, the Unit pursues value-added opportunities and new exploration and investment in Ontario.

Staff establish and maintain positive working relationships with diamond explorationists, companies, industry associations, aboriginal organizations, other levels of government and international jurisdictions. The Unit ensures that Ontario's diamond program is accessible, streamlined and technologically available worldwide.

 

Contact Information 

Robert Merwin
Executive Director
Phone: (705) 670-5627
email: robert.merwin@ontario.ca

Ron Gashinski
Senior Diamond Advisor/Chief Gemmologist
Phone: (705) 670-5609
email: ron.gashinski@ontario.ca

Rick Munro
Policy Analyst
Phone: (416) 212-3559
email: rick.munro2@ontario.ca

Ruth Debicki
Policy Analyst
Phone: (705) 670-5887
email: ruth.debicki@ontario.ca

Kathleen Roy
Administrative Assistant
Phone: (705) 670-5749
email: kathleen.roy2@ontario.ca