Provincial Government Defends its record on Mining in the North

The Provincial Government is once again on the defensive over its handling of relations between First Nation communities and mining companies.

The NDP continues to attack the Government on a lack of consultation and an unwillingness to force companies to stop exploration on traditional land.

Speaking in the Legislature, Northern Development and Mines Minister Rick Bartolucci stated his Government is working with everyone.

Timiskaming-Cochrane MPP John Vanthof says the Liberals are ignoring First Nations and slowing down mining development.