Northern Development and Mines Minister Michael Gravelle said federal government support will be crucial to build infrastructure in the Ring of Fire. Story and photo by Jonathan Migneault - Sudbury Northern Life.
Northern Development and Mines Minister Michael Gravelle said the province is not yet ready to announce a development corporation to lead infrastructure decisions around the Ring of Fire, despite a nearing self-imposed deadline.
Gravelle was not able to share new information regarding the long-awaited development corporation at the 2014 Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference in Sudbury.
The annual gathering of Canada's provincial, territorial and federal mines and energy ministers is an opportunity for them to share best practices and build partnerships.
During her Speech from the Throne on July 3, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne said the government would establish a Ring of Fire development corporation within 60 days.
“Your government commits $1 billion for transportation infrastructure to help access the Ring of Fire,” she said during the speech. “Your government will continue its efforts to bring the federal government to the table as a willing and active partner, and will seek a matching federal commitment to seize the opportunity for Ontario and Canada that lies in the Ring of Fire.”
“We will meet the commitment,” Gravelle said in an interview.
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