Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have signed two non-legally binding memorandums of understanding to enhance trade and construct energy corridors, including pipelines for oil and natural gas. The focus is on building a critical mineral supply chain from northern Ontario's mines to southern processing facilities. Legislation has been passed to fast-track mine construction by creating special economic zones. However, these developments have faced backlash from First Nations due to concerns about rights and environmental issues.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have signed two non-legally binding memorandums of understanding aimed at facilitating trade and constructing energy corridors.
The agreements focus on establishing a supply chain for critical minerals, connecting mines in northern Ontario to processing facilities in the south.
Ford's government has passed new legislation designed to expedite mine construction in the Ring of Fire through special economic zones which could override local laws.
These initiatives have raised concerns among First Nations, who feel the new law undermines their rights and disregards their environmental concerns.
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