MTO loves its logistics.

• Position: AROUND THE NORTH - Ministry of Transportation - Brief article

Ontario's Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has launched a study to examine the transportation needs for Northern Ontario.

CPCS Transcom of Ottawa has been hired for a study looking at the long-term requirements to further economic development in this region.

The firm will be contacting companies, organizations and other stakeholders in the five sectors of mining, tourism, manufacturing, forestry and agriculture.

The MTO is also asking for input this summer on a proposed multimodal goods movement strategy for the province.

The ministry's policy branch issued a consultation document on July 10 to map out a strategy for the next 20 years.

The study will identify future trends, challenges and issues that affect industry.

Input can be made through the Environmental Registry and Regulatory Registry. The ministry expects to release a...