Ottawa says it will match Ontario's Ring of Fire road money, up to $1 billion over three years
The federal government says it will match Ontario's initial Ring of Fire road money, put at up to $1 billion across three years.
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This is a funding pledge, a long way from a build decision. The release still lists permitting and First Nations engagement as work ahead, so the money and any construction are not yet connected.
On Oct. 21, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced $8.7 billion in investments and new measures to support Ontario industries and tariff-hit workers. One measure is advancing road infrastructure in the Ring of Fire area of northern Ontario.
The release says the federal government will match Ontario’s initial investment, which it puts at up to $1 billion over three years. It does not say whether that is Ontario’s share alone or the combined total, which roads it would go to, or when payments would begin.
The release also commits the two governments to a coordinated process for provincial and federal permitting, which it says is meant to speed up building. It adds a working group to support engagement with First Nations. The group’s work will include studying options for conservation or Indigenous protected areas.
The release names no companies, and it does not say whether any First Nation has agreed to the plan.
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- Prime Minister of Canada: Prime Minister Carney and Premier Ford launch new action plan to protect workers from tariffs and strengthen Ontario industriesprimary source · Published