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VIDEO: Clement makes no announcement during Sudbury visit, discusses Vale Inco strikeIndustry Minister Tony Clement, alongside Sudbury Mayor John Rodriguez, outlined his position on Fednor as a stand-alone agency and the Vale Inco strike. (Photo by Andrew Low)

Industry Minister Tony Clement visited Sudbury on March 5. He made no announcement as to who will replace Louise Paquette as head of Fednor, but commented on the Vale Inco strike ... more >>

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Michael Atkins is president of Northern Ontario Business
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