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Queen's Park must consult First Nation on Ring of Fire

Howard Hampton, NDP MPP for Kenora-Rainy River, said the McGuinty government must begin an "open and honest" dialogue with First Nation communities to realize the potential of the 'Ring of Fire' mineral deposits in Ontario's Far North.
Northern Ontario Business Staff

Howard Hampton, NDP MPP for Kenora-Rainy River, said the McGuinty government must begin an "open and honest" dialogue with First Nation communities to realize the potential of the 'Ring of Fire' mineral deposits in Ontario's Far North.

"While the McGuinty government boasts, two of the six First Nations located closest to the Ring of Fire are continuing to conduct a blockade at the ice landing strips that you approved and meant to service the mining industry," said Hampton during Question Period in the provincial legislature March 9.

Hampton cited communities who are not being employed by companies operating at McFauld's Lake with no consultation for a 350-kilometre ore haul railway through their traditional territory.

"They want an agreement that safeguards their natural environment, provides revenue sharing, real jobs and economic benefits from any mining development that occurs in the Ring of Fire region," said Hampton.