Monday, August 30, 2010

Minister defends Open For Business Act


The Minister of Natural Resources says NOMA has jumped the gun when it comes to their concerns over the "open for business act".


The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association feels bill 68 proposes changes to the Crown Forest Sustainability Act; giving the Endangered Species Act higher authority on forestry practices.

Linda Jeffery says they just want to get rid of duplication.

Jeffrey made the comments on a recent tour of northwestern Ontario