Ontario signs deal with Webequie First Nation

First Nations mental health funding not contingent on development deals: Ford

TORONTO — Ontario’s premier and Indigenous affairs minister say support for mental health in First Nations is not tied to signing resource development deals.

Doug Ford signs ‘historic’ deal to fast track the Ring of Fire — but no timeline on when mining could start

But the premier did not offer a time frame on when nickel or copper will come out of the ground.

Ontario pours $39M into Webequie for Ring of Fire road infrastructure

During an Oct. 29 news conference, Premier Doug Ford called the agreement ‘historic’

Province, Webequie First Nation sign deal to speed up Ring of Fire road construction

The $39.5 million agreement includes funding for mental health supports, a new 'multi-purpose facility' and airport reconstruction

Ontario government signs agreement with Webequie First Nation for road to Ring of Fire

Ontario has signed a community partnership agreement with Webequie First Nation in an effort to speed up development in the Ring of Fire. The huge mineral deposit in the James Bay lowlands has long been a key source for the EV battery industry, but a First Nations alliance has been critical of the government’s approach. Here's what we know about the new agreement and what it means for development.

Ring of Fire road construction could start next year with $40M new deal

The remote First Nation and the province signed a deal for up to $39.5 million “for community infrastructure and supports.”