The Common Voice Northwest Energy Task Force says it generally supports the recommendations contained in the Ontario Power Authority's draft energy plan for the Dryden, Ear Falls, Red Lake and Pickle Lake area.The vote of confidence comes after 2-months of intensive review and consultation.
Co-Chair Ian Angus says its essential that the Province speed up the process of developing new and needed infrastructure into the Dryden north area.
Hebert adds Pickle Lake has been telling the government since 1995 that their community has no access to sufficient energy.
And in 2008 representatives of the Musselwhite Mine with the Minister of Energy to present their case for the construction of a new transmission line.
Hebert says a delay in construction is unacceptable and Ontario must find a way to eliminate planning barriers.
The Energy Task Force report has been submitted to the Ministry of Energy and the OPA.
