Whiskey Jack Forest Licence

Ontario's Natural Resources Minister Donna Cansfield says she'spleased with the progress she's seen to date on the Cooperative Forest Licence for the Whiskey Jack Forest north of Kenora.

The MNR had hoped to have the forest licence ready to roll out by thispast April.

Cansfield admits the process has been time consuming, but she's satisfied with the process that they're engaged in.

The province plans to merge the Whiskey Jack and Kenora Forests under one co-operative forest licence, which will involve forest companies,first nation communities and other local stakeholders.