Ontario's Environmental Commissioner says ineffective oversight from the Ontario government is allowing mining companies to illegally construct mining camps and airstrips in the Far North.
Gord Miller says a lack of Ministry of Natural Resources presence in the region is allowing the activities to happen.
"There's so much activity in the Far north," says Miller, "and the MNR just doesn't have the resources to stay on top of its responsibilities which is to look after our land and make sure the rules are followed."
Natural Resources Minister Linda Jeffrey calls the commissioner's assessment a ``stretch,'' noting her ministry has great staff in the north.
