Growth Plan Released Soon

The province is getting closer to releasing the draft of its northern growth plan.

That plan is intended to be a blueprint to improving the economy of northern Ontario over the next thirty years.

Northern Development Minister Michael Gravelle says the schedule for the plan is still on track.

"Our goal has always been to get the public consultations in the fall of this year," says Gravelle. "I think we're on track for that. I think we can keep on track with the update I've provided and getting the actual draft growth plan into the hands of stakeholders as soon as possible."

Gravelle says an extensive consultation period has led to a number of suggestions he expects will be incorporated in the draft plan