Helping Northeastern Ontario Communities Maximize Sustainable Resources Development
News release
Government of Canada invests to promote the region’s mineral potential
April 10, 2018 – Cobalt, ON – Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario - FedNor
To help create jobs and accelerate business development and clean growth in Northeastern Ontario, the Government of Canada is investing $27,225 to enable the Township of Coleman to co-ordinate and host the inaugural Green Mining Conference.
The funding was announced today by Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing–Timiskaming, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for FedNor.
Taking place September 12-14, 2018, in the Town of Cobalt, the Green Mining Conference will help showcase the region’s mining and mineral potential, while promoting sustainable development throughout the area. This unique event will bring together participants from the various mining segments and provide networking opportunities, tours of the area, and technical panel discussions ranging from brownfield, zero waste and green mining, as well as include a special presentation on the historic Cobalt mining camp.
Quotes
“The Government of Canada is committed to providing communities with the tools they need to succeed in a clean, vibrant and growing economy. This investment will enable the Township of Coleman to work with community and industry leaders throughout the region to build strategic alliances that will help ensure the long-term, sustainable development and growth of the region’s mining sector.”
- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for FedNor
"A strong economy and clean environment can go hand-in-hand and today’s announcement will help our region succeed on both these fronts. By working with our community partners to help them reach their economic, social and environmental goals, our government is creating middle-class jobs, while making us a stronger, more sustainable and prosperous nation."
- Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament for Nipissing–Timiskaming
“We’re proud to partner with the Government of Canada through FedNor to co-ordinate and host our region’s first Green Mining Conference. This partnership initiative will promote clean growth throughout the area, while helping to ensure communities, businesses, and the environment can thrive.”
- Dan Cleroux, Mayor, Township of Coleman
Quick facts
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Led by the Township of Coleman, the Green Mining Conference is a partnership initiative that also includes the Town of Cobalt and Town of Latchford.
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The funding announced today is provided through FedNor’s Northern Ontario Development Program, which supports projects that promote clean and sustainable community economic development, enhance business development and growth, and facilitate innovation throughout the region.
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Contacts
Barclay Babcock
Communications Officer
FedNor
705-690-0957
barclay.babcock@canada.ca
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