Wynne signs Ring of Fire regional framework agreement.

PositionNEWS - Kathleen Wynne - Matawa First Nations Management - Brief article

Premier Kathleen Wynne has officially signed off on a regional framework agreement with the chiefs of the Matawa First Nations to negotiate future development, benefits and environmental safeguards in the Ring of Fire.

Wynne was in Thunder Bay on April 24 for an official signing ceremony.

The agreement finally sets a path and a process for the nine First Nation communities closest to the mineral deposits in the James Bay region to have a say in how mineral and infrastructure development will proceed.

In attendance at the signing ceremony were Chief Sonny Gagnon of Aroland First Nation, Chief Fred Sackaney of Constance Lake First Nation, Chief Elizabeth Atlookan of Eabametoong First Nation, Chief Celia Echum of Ginoogaming First Nation, Chief Allen Towegishig of Long Lake #58 First Nation, Chief Elijah K. Moonias of Marten Falls...

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