US EditionOntario Signs Deal with Webequie First Nation
The $40 million deal includes funds for community infrastructure and aims to start road construction by next June to support mining critical for Ontario's electric vehicle battery sector.
- On Wednesday, Webequie First Nation and Ontario signed a community partnership at Queen's Park to speed Ring of Fire road construction with Premier Doug Ford, Chief Cornelius Wabasse, and Greg Rickford present.
- The province will give Webequie First Nation nearly $40 million for a community centre, arena, airport rebuilding, early road materials, and up to $39.5 million in community partnership funding.
- Premier Doug Ford says construction on the Webequie Supply Road could begin as soon as next June, though the project remains subject to a federal impact assessment he calls duplicative; two other proposed roads would connect Webequie to the provincial highway system.
- According to Premier Doug Ford, unlocking Ring of Fire minerals will add $22 billion to Canada's economy, create 70,000 new jobs, and fund mental health and local services for Webequie First Nation community members, Chief Cornelius Wabasse said.
- Opponents have staged rallies, noting the First Nations Land Defence Alliance criticized the government’s approach while Bill 5 aims to fast-track development and exempt projects from provincial laws.
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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.
Ontario, Webequie First Nation Sign Deal to Fast-Track Ring of Fire Road Construction
A northern Ontario First Nation has inked a multi-million dollar partnership deal with the provincial government to accelerate construction of a road to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire region. The province will provide the Webequie First Nation with up to $39.5 million to acquire materials and equipment necessary to start preliminary work on a road leading to the proposed Ring of Fire mining site, Premier Doug Ford announced during an Oct. 29 pres…
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Ontario signs deal with Webequie First Nation to speed Ring of Fire road construction
TORONTO — A northern Ontario First Nation signed a partnership deal with the province Wednesday designed to speed up construction of a road to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire, with its chief saying it will lead to prosperity for his community.
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