New Ministry Support by Industry

A move by the province to move forestry from the Ministry of Natural Resources to Northern Development is gaining some positive reviews.

The executive director of the Ontario Forest Industries Association Jamie Lim says it should be a good move for her members.

"If only certain parts of forestry are moved over to MNDF and critical files are left at MNR, it will increase costs and increase burden for operating in Ontario," says Lim. "I'm certain Premier McGuinty isn't going to make an announcement that's going to create greater burden."

Lim says the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines has been a real booster for the mining sector and hopes it can do the same thing for the forest industry.