Posts Tagged ‘Northern Development and Mines’

MPP Mantha calls on Premier Wynne to Ignite the #RingOfFire (Video)

MPP Mantha calls on Premier Wynne to Ignite the #RingOfFire (Video)

QUEEN’s PARK, ON – After listening to serious concerns raised at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference, which brings together the mining and finance industry, Ontario NDP critic for Northern Development and Mines Michael Mantha again demanded that Premier [Read more]

Province Funding Infrastructure in Northwestern Ontario

Province Funding Infrastructure in Northwestern Ontario

Projects Approved under the Small Communities Fund Residents of Naicatchewenin First Nation, Big Grassy First Nation, and Fort Frances will benefit from important infrastructure investments thanks to funding from the government of Ontario through the Small Communities Fund. Naicatchewenin First [Read more]

Construction of New Nipigon River Bridge Moving Forward

Construction of New Nipigon River Bridge Moving Forward

  Another Stretch of Four-Lane Highway About to Open The Ontario government is continuing to invest in highway infrastructure across Northern Ontario, supporting economic growth and creating jobs.  “I am incredibly pleased with the progress we are continuing to see on the Highway 11/17 [Read more]

Michael Mantha MNDM Critic: Statement on Mining Review Progress Report

Michael Mantha MNDM Critic: Statement on Mining Review Progress Report

“It’s good to see that the committee work continues and is making progress. A database that tracks the health of miners on the job is a good idea and should be implemented without delay. However, I also want to remind this government that re-announcing old initiatives does not count for action. [Read more]

Ontario Government Strengthening Northern Economy, Creating Jobs

Ontario Government Strengthening Northern Economy, Creating Jobs

Ontario Government Strengthening Northern Economy, Creating Jobs Ontario is creating 13 new jobs while improving infrastructure along a stretch of Highway 17 near Marathon. “Our government is improving infrastructure across the province, which creates jobs and strengthens our economy. [Read more]

FONOM Executive Holds ‘Full and Frank, Candid’ Meetings with Premier and Ministers

FONOM Executive Holds ‘Full and Frank, Candid’ Meetings with Premier and Ministers

Alan Spacek, Mayor of Kapuskasing, and President of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM), expressed his satisfaction with a high level meeting held with Premier Kathleen Wynne and Cabinet Members Zimmer, Orazetti, Gravelle, Jeffrey, Murray and Parliamentary Assistant to the [Read more]

Statement from Minister of Northern Development and Mines on Aboriginal Consultation and Mineral Exploration

Statement from Minister of Northern Development and Mines on Aboriginal Consultation and Mineral Exploration

Rick Bartolucci, Minister of Northern Development and Mines, released the following statement Friday (Nov.9,2012) on consulting with Aboriginal communities on mineral exploration and development: “Our government is responsible for managing Crown lands and the natural resources of this province. [Read more]

MPP Mike Mantha’s Notes from the Park: PDAC and 2012 Canadian Mining Games

MPP Mike Mantha’s Notes from the Park: PDAC and 2012 Canadian Mining Games

 by Michael Mantha, MPP Algoma-Manitoulin As critic for Northern Development and Mines I had the opportunity to meet with folks from around the world this week at the annual Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Conference with my colleague France Gélinas, MPP for Nickel Belt. [Read more]

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