Ontario government signs agreement with Webequie First Nation for road to Ring of Fire
October 29, 2025
Ontario has signed a community partnership agreement with Webequie First Nation in an effort to speed up development in the Ring of Fire. The huge mineral deposit in the James Bay lowlands has long been a key source for the EV battery industry, but a First Nations alliance has been critical of the government’s approach. Here's what we know about the new agreement and what it means for development.
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