Tuesday, December 10, 2013

NAN Grand Chief Calls for Repeal of Far North Act

There are renewed calls to repeal the Far North Act.

At the Northern Leaders Forum, NAN Grand Chief, Harvey Yesno
told Premier Kathleen Wynne the legislation is hampering economic
development.

Natural Resources minister David Orazietti says first nations are buying
into the planning provisions of the Far North Act, with more than 30 communities already participating.