Ontario Building Municipal Infrastructure in the North
Province sharing benefits of resource development
The Ontario government is providing $15 million annually to northern municipalities to help support infrastructure projects over the next five years. The new Northern Ontario Resource Development Support (NORDS) Fund will share the benefits of mining and forestry with municipalities and complement existing funding streams for building infrastructure.
"Our government is delivering on our commitment to share the benefits of resource development with northern municipalities," said Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry. "Northern communities face unique realities, as do the industries and sectors that drive our northern economy. Programs such as NORDS are central to our vision for building strong northern communities, supporting economic development, and creating optimum conditions for businesses to thrive, grow, and create good jobs."