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Sudbury, Ontario – Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner called for revisions to the Far North Act that ensure there is a sustainable resource industry, which respects northern communities and creates local job by keeping the economic benefits in the North.
“Northern Ontario provides resources that provide economic benefit to the province,” said Schreiner “It`s time that government does its part to ensure that the economic benefits stay in northern communities.”
The Green Party of Ontario commits to working with local northern communities to ensure that future development is done in a sustainable manner that respects local communities, First Nations and the environment. The Green Party also commits to policies that ensure future developments in the North keep local processing plants, associated jobs and revenue in Northern Communities.
“Residents have been given a false choice by the old parties,” added Pat Rogerson, Green Party candidate for Sudbury and critic for Northern Development, Mines and Forestry. “We have to move past the proposition that it’s either the environment or the economy. Projects that promote economic development and create jobs, while respecting local communities and the environment will ensure that northern Ontario will have vibrant local economies for generations to come.”
Politics as usual isn`t working at Queen`s Park. It`s time for legislation that promotes sustainable economic growth and long term jobs for Northern Ontario.
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Media Contact:
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Green Party of Ontario
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