New Forestry Ministry

Kenora-Rainy River M-P-P Howard Hampton isn't all that excited about the creation of the new Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry.

Hampton says moving the responsibility of forestry from the Ministry of Natural Resources does little to help the industry.

Hampton calls today's announcement as nothing more than cosmetic without a real plan for forest industry.

Meanwhile, Minister Michael Gravelle says is looking forward to the challenges the lie ahead in his new role.

Gravelle says the move of forestry from the Natural Resources Ministry is a sign that the province recognizes the importance of the industry to northern Ontario.