What's hot these day? Try the Ring of Fire
Monday, March 11, 2013 by: SooToday.com Staff
NEWS RELEASE
FEDNOR
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Minister Clement addresses Ontario Chamber of Commerce to highlight the economic potential of the Ring of Fire
TORONTO, ON (March 11, 2013 — The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister for FedNor, today addressed a meeting of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce to underscore the economic development potential of the Ring of Fire and reaffirm the Harper government’s commitment to the mining development.
“The Ring of Fire represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create jobs, and generate growth and long-term prosperity for Northern Ontario and the nation,” said Minister Clement. “As Minister for FedNor, and as the federal lead minister on this, I welcome the opportunity to work with all levels of government, as well as First Nations and industry stakeholders to prepare and implement the collaborative economic development approaches for the region.”
The Ring of Fire, located approximately 500 km northeast of Thunder Bay, is potentially the largest mining development ever seen in Northern Ontario.
The region has significant deposits of nickel and copper and represents North America’s single largest deposit of chromite, the main ingredient in stainless steel.
With mineral content worth an estimated $30-$50-billion, the Ring of Fire could create up to 5,000 direct and indirect jobs in Northern Ontario alone.
“Our government's plan for Responsible Resource Development supports jobs and our economy while increasing environmental protection,” added Minister Clement. “This development has the potential to materially improve the economic prospects and quality of life for thousands.”
Minister Clement addressed a group of business leaders during an Ontario Business Advisory Council luncheon organized by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce.
The Minister also took the opportunity to share the Harper Government’s commitment to small business development and growth, red tape reduction, and strong fiscal management.
"As outlined by the Prime Minister, our government remains focused on four priorities that Canadians care most about, including their personal financial security," concluded Minister Clement.
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danno2257 3/11/2013 3:25:49 PM ReportTo bad the P.C.'S are in power they will just try to make the ritch, ritcher!
murcor 3/11/2013 3:52:59 PM ReportMaybe they could also teach the critics how to spell.
eds 3/11/2013 3:57:50 PM Reportya danno its too bad there's no government sponsored program for those with nothing to invest or contribute to also open their own gold mine and profit from it or should i say itch.
danno2257 3/11/2013 3:59:42 PM Reportricher
danno2257 3/11/2013 4:05:17 PM ReportWhere is diarrhea NEW CON ?
newcon 3/11/2013 7:29:41 PM ReportOnly the "unqualified and incompetent" will be left out of the potential prosperity of this developement. Can't wait for all of the ndp/liberal socialist commees to start yapping about "their fair share" of every body elses' hard earned money. Southern On. should have no say in N. On. prosperity. I hear the peanut gallery beginning to crack...they just blew the dust off their keypad prior to this one.
NEWCON
danno2257 3/11/2013 9:10:28 PM ReportNEW CON has diarrhea mouth again,what's new !
newcon 3/13/2013 2:23:33 PM Report@danno007...rather than prove your stupidity here why don't you tell your "street walking" mother to be back in "your" apartment no later than 1:00am? Tell her that selling off her stupid children is also against the law...you're worthless so it won't pay off.
newcon 3/13/2013 2:36:15 PM Report@danno...One more thing asshole...I WILL ensure that you are never "gainfully" employed in this city, never,if not the entire province and elsewhere if I choose. You had ample time to germinate a brain and civilize your approach whenever commenting but obviously are to stupid to understand that your stupidity (not ignorance) WILL WORK AGAINST YOU...it already has.
Your NEMESIS...blah blah blah asshole.
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