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Ford sends message to Ottawa on Ring of Fire: Get out of our way

Ford sends message to Ottawa on Ring of Fire: Get out of our way

Premier delivers sense of urgency in pushing for expedited approvals, development of critical minerals projects
Ring of Fire access roads may not be complete until 2040

Ring of Fire access roads may not be complete until 2040

Two of the three Indigenous-led environmental assessments of the access roads to the Ring of Fire are nearly complete, but the third is expected to take three more years, followed by a decade of construction
Ford's rush for Ring of Fire development irks NAN Grand Chief

Ford's rush for Ring of Fire development irks NAN Grand Chief

Premier dares mine development opponents to challenge province in court
Mining the Northwest: Indigenous business group calls for greater consent in mine planning

Mining the Northwest: Indigenous business group calls for greater consent in mine planning

Anishnawbe Business Professional Association proposes new framework that follows the path of reconciliation
Aroland First Nation signs on with province on Ring of Fire road

Aroland First Nation signs on with province on Ring of Fire road

Agreement secures First Nation support along entire length of the proposed north-south industry and community access road network
Premier and Aroland First Nation poised to make major announcement

Premier and Aroland First Nation poised to make major announcement

Doug Ford has been bullish on securing a Ring of Fire road with First Nation consent
Stay on schedule, show some cash, says Ring of Fire miner and province to Ottawa

Stay on schedule, show some cash, says Ring of Fire miner and province to Ottawa

Province still waiting on feds for matching $1-billion infrastructure commitment as regional study begins
Ottawa finally rolls out its Ring of Fire assessment plan

Ottawa finally rolls out its Ring of Fire assessment plan

With an election looming, feds and First Nations to study the pros and cons of Far North mine development
Province needs to cast the net wide on Ring of Fire consultation, says Marten Falls chief

Province needs to cast the net wide on Ring of Fire consultation, says Marten Falls chief

Bruce Achneepineskum looks for new regional discussion table and more involvement from Ottawa
Matawa tribal chiefs not so keen on Fortress Am-Can

Matawa tribal chiefs not so keen on Fortress Am-Can

Indigenous leaders warn province to think again about granting access to Ring of Fire without proper consent