Ontario Flouts Backlash, Fast-Tracks Ring of Fire Access Road

Ontario flouts backlash, fast-tracks Ring of Fire access road

Despite pushback from First Nations and environmental advocates, the Ford government is moving ahead with the first segment of a road network to Ontario’s mineral-rich Ring of Fire.

Road construction to begin on Ring of Fire “corridor to prosperity"

Ontario Minister Greg Rickford announced on Sept. 10 a $61.8 million investment to begin construction of the “corridor to prosperity”, road access to the Ring of Fire. The Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation and Minister Responsible for Ring of Fire Economic and Community Partnerships was speaking at the Building Together: Indigenous Business and the Infrastructure Opportunity Conference in Toronto.

$61.8M Geraldton Main Street project is 'a signal' of Ring of Fire development: Rickford

"With First Nations and communities as integral leaders in these projects, our government is ensuring partnerships remain a central piece of our commitment to unlocking the Ring of Fire and building infrastructure that delivers prosperity for northern and First Nations communities."