HIGH-GRADE NI-CU-PT-PD-ZN-CR-AU-V-TI DISCOVERIES IN THE "RING OF FIRE"
NI 43-101 Update (September 2012): 11.1 Mt @ 1.68% Ni, 0.87% Cu, 0.89 gpt Pt and 3.09 gpt Pd and 0.18 gpt Au (Proven & Probable Reserves) / 8.9 Mt @ 1.10% Ni, 1.14% Cu, 1.16 gpt Pt and 3.49 gpt Pd and 0.30 gpt Au (Inferred Resource)
Message: What Hampton Wants
Hampton wants better relationship between feds and First Nations
Amber McGuckin
Thursday, July 16, 2015 5:41:58 EDT PM
The Harper Conservatives are failing to work with Treaty 3 and Nishnawbe Aski Nation First Nations, causing an economic delay in creating good jobs and a better economy in Northwestern Ontario, according to Howard Hampton, federal NDP candidate in the Kenora riding.
"The Harper Conservatives' refusal to cooperate with First Nations is delaying vital development projects for the Northwest," said Hampton. "The Ring of Fire, four-laning the Trans-Canada from Manitoba to Kenora, and building a hydro transmission line to the Far North could all be a reality if the Conservatives would stop ignoring the First Nations in the region."
Hampton noted that many mining, forestry and pipeline companies understand the importance of working in partnership with First Nations to move their projects forward.
"There is a clear connection between working in partnership with Shoal Lake 40 First Nation to build the 'Freedom Road' and a water treatment facility and moving forward with the four-laning of the Trans-Canada Highway from Manitoba to Kenora," said Hampton.
Hampton also pointed to the Neskantaga First Nation, situated adjacent to the Ring of Fire. It has been forced to boil its water for over 20 years.
"The Ring of Fire holds billions of dollars in mineral deposits, would create thousands of good jobs and a better economy for everyone in the region," said Hampton. "The Conservatives refusal to work in partnership with First Nations like Neskantaga is unbelievable."
Hampton blames the Harper Conservatives for delays in building a hydro transmission line to the Far North. One of the viable routes would be through Pikangikum First Nation territory.
"Pikangikum, with a poplulation of more than 3,000, is forced to boil its water, has inadequate and unhealthy sewage disposal, and has been waiting 15 years for the hydro transmission project. Understandably, they are a very frustrated community," said Hampton.
Over the past few years, Aboriginal Affairs Canada has left $1 billion of its budget unspent, a move Hampton is critical of.
"That money could have been used for the much needed infrastructure investments and helped to build the respectful partnerships that are necessary to create jobs and a better economy for Northwestern Ontario," said Hampton. "After 10 years, Stephen Harper's priorities are all wrong and the Conservatives' plan just isn't working. Time for a new plan and a new government".
Hampton is running against current Conservative MP Greg Rickford, Liberal candidate Bob Nault and Green Party candidate Ember McKillop for the MP position. The election is expected to take place Oct. 19, 2015.
Amber.McGuckin@sunmedia.ca
Twitter @McGuckin_AmberAmber
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