What a difference between Quebec’s and Ontario’s attitudes to resource development!

“[Quebec] They see the plan as the government living up to its traditional role, which is to install infrastructure such a s roads, ports, power lines and airports.” – Drew Hasselback (Financial Post columnist):

http://www.republicofmining.com/2011/10/05/quebec-lawyers-jump-on-plan-nord-drew-hasselback-national-post-october-5-2011/

There was a time, long ago, when Ontario did the same thing. However, the province’s sluggish approach to the infrastructure needs of the Ring of Fire is holding back the region’s enormous economic potential:

http://www.republicofmining.com/2011/10/05/rails-to-the-ring-of-fire-stan-sudol-toronto-star-may-30-2011-2/#more-6149

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