Friday, September 28, 2012

MNR Cutting Service At 10 Provincial Parks

Ten provincial parks in northern Ontario with low visitation rates will see staff cuts and have their designation downgraded, which means campers will not be able to access any services.

The only park in this area affected by the downgrade is Caliper Lake south of Nestor Falls.

The Ministry of Natural Resources says the changes will eliminate 28 full-time jobs and 102 seasonal positions, and will save $7.1 million a year.

Minister of Natural Resources Michael Gravelle says the staff cuts and other changes will help the government eliminate a deficit of nearly $15 billion and modernize the way the ministry does business.