Three First Nation communities say they ll go to court over the Ring of Fire
Indigenous communities claim they were misled by Ottawa on regional assessment, demand a shutdown of all mining-related development work.
Apr 7, 2021 4:28 PM By: Ian Ross
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Three First Nations in Ontario s remote north are declaring a moratorium on development in the Ring of Fire, and are threatening legal action to preserve their lands and rights.
The far-flung communities of Attawapiskat, Fort Albany and Neskantaga First Nations want a greater say on the size and scope of Ottawa s regional assessment process, and how mining in the James Bay lowlands could impact the environment and their way of life.
Infrastructure and Communities Minister Catherine McKenna makes an announcement on electric buses on March 17. McKenna photo / Twitter
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