Tuesday, December 10, 2013

NAN Grand Chief Calls For Far North Act To Be Repealed

The provincial government is being pressured once again to repeal the Far North Act.

Nishnawbe Aski Nation's Grand Chief Harvey Yesno says the legislation is too restrictive and limits opportunities for development.

But Natural Resources Minister David Orazietti says 30 first nations communities in the region have already developed land use plans under the Far North Act..