Q: What are the barriers…

Q: What are the barriers that Indigenous communities face in participating in resource development?

A: Commit to research the impact and benefits of the Far North Act on Ontario’s Northern Economy

At present under the Far North Act development of mining reserves is prohibited and MNRF is stalled without buy-in from First Nation communities to finalizing Land Planning initiatives with fear of losing input or flexibility over traditional lands Removal or amendment of the Far North Act will assist the responsible development of critical minerals in the north.

Recommendation: Remove the prohibition on mine development from the Far North Act.

To have the opportunity to fully participate in the Ontario economy the Northern Indigenous communities require basic public infrastructure that all other people take for granted. This infrastructure will reduce the cost of living for residents and reduce the costs of supporting the communities for government. This infrastructure will also build a framework that industry can work from, in partnership with Indigenous peoples, to access resources.