Monday, May 10, 2010

Ontario's Responds to Possible Toll


The Ontario government is promoting a need for continued dialogue with Couchiching First Nations.

In an interview with B-93, Aboriginal Affairs Minister Chris Bentley says the province is open to ongoing talks instead of seeing the band move ahead with a planned toll booth to back demands.

"Our position is always that talking and discussions and negotiation is the way to go," says Bentley. "That's what ultimately gets things done."

The federal government has also indicated a willingness to talk, but there's no indication that any meetings have actually been set up.