TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford, Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development and Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation, and Aroland First Nation Chief Sonny Gagnon signed a Shared Prosperity Agreement to drive economic growth and build and upgrade infrastructure in Northern Ontario. This agreement includes support for upgrades to Anaconda and Painter Lake Roads, which are important connections …
KAPUSKASING — The Ontario government is providing a $10 million loan to Kap Paper Inc., protecting approximately 2,500 jobs in Kapuskasing and the surrounding region which depend on the company’s ongoing operation. “Our government is ensuring Ontario’s world-class forest sector continues to build prosperity for Northern workers, families and communities,” said Kevin Holland, Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products. “This financial support delivers …
KENORA — The Ontario government is investing over $28 million to support the construction of the new Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe’iyewigamig Aboriginal Health Access Centre (WNHAC) in downtown Kenora, connecting more Indigenous people and families to community-led primary care services, closer to home. “Our government is making historic investments to ensure people of all ages can access the care they need, when they …
TORONTO — The Ontario government announced that the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service Board (NAPSB) will be the first-ever First Nations police service to come under the umbrella of the Community Safety and Policing Act, the province’s policing legislation. During a signing ceremony at Queen’s Park, the province also announced a $514 million investment to support NAPSB as it opts-in to the …
GREENSTONE — Premier Doug Ford and Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development and Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation, joined regional First Nations Chiefs to mark the completion of critical highway infrastructure improvements in the Greenstone area in Northern Ontario. These highway upgrades at the gateway to the Ring of Fire region will improve connections to the …
KENORA — The Ontario government is improving access to diagnostic imaging services and reducing wait times in Kenora by investing up to $7.6 million to build a state-of-the art Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) suite at Lake of the Woods District Hospital (LWDH) to support the first-ever MRI machine in Kenora. “Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is making record investments …
ATIKOKAN – The Ontario government is protecting 400 well-paying jobs in the North through a new five-year contract to enable the largest biomass-fuelled plant in North America. The Atikokan Generating Station will continue to provide affordable, reliable energy as Ontario expands its clean energy network to attract new investments and support its growing population. “Our government is supporting forestry and energy jobs in …
SACHIGO LAKE FIRST NATION – The Ontario government and Wataynikaneyap (Watay) Power, a First Nations-led company made up of 24 Indigenous communities, are advancing the second phase of the Watay Power Transmission Project, which is the largest Indigenous-led and lengthiest grid connection project in Ontario’s history. Through the second phase of this partnership between Ontario and Watay Power, Sachigo Lake First Nation will become the latest community …
PIKANGIKUM FIRST NATION – The Ontario government announced its plan to partner with the Whitefeather Forest Community Resource Management Authority and the Government of Canada to build a permanent bridge across the Berens River and an all-season road to Pikangikum First Nation. The project will unleash new economic opportunities, create safer travelling conditions, and improve the safety and quality of life …
GREENSTONE — The Government of Ontario signed Letters of Confirmation that will support renewed partnerships with Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek, Aroland First Nation, Ginoogaming First Nation and Long Lake #58 First Nation to unlock economic and resource development opportunities in northern Ontario, including future critical minerals projects. “As we rebuild Ontario’s economy, our government is developing meaningful partnerships with First Nations …
