In November 2003, Canada and Ontario signed the joint federal-provincial Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program (SHIP) agreement. One new contract was awarded for a six km section of Highway 11 from Katrine to Emsdale. More than $205 million was invested through the Northern Highways Program in 2003-2004, which supported ongoing four-laning projects on Highways 11, 69 and 17. Later in 2003-2004, a new emphasis was placed on economic development and job creation. The NOHFC continued to support infrastructure, tourism, telecommunications, strategic partnerships and community foundations initiatives. ANNUAL REPORT 2003-2004 NORTHERN ONTARIO HERITAGE FUND CORPORATION (NOHFC) The ministry’s Mineral Development and Rehabilitation of Mining Lands Program works with partner ministries and federal departments to promote safe, sound and sustainable use of Ontario’s mining lands. This geoscience information also facilitates informed land-use planning decisions, which leads to healthy, sustainable community development. It also provides strategic geoscience baseline information required to identify Ontario’s groundwater aquifers, potential for non-renewable energy and sources of quality construction mineral resources and to support government’s groundwater protection priorities. The Ontario Geological Survey (OGS), which delivers a province-wide mandate through its Sudbury headquarters and 10 regional Resident Geologist offices, provides geoscience information and services that foster the vibrant mineral sector and help Ontario maintain its standing as a world geoscience leader. It administers the Ontario Mining Act to ensure fair access to Crown mineral rights and equitable management of mining lands. To enhance mineral sector competitiveness, the ministry manages Ontario's mining lands, attracts investment and supports mineral development. Its Northern Transportation Program works with other ministries to expand and maintain the northern highways system, roads in unincorporated areas, resource access roads and winter roads. The ministry co-ordinates essential provincial investment in the North's transportation, telecommunications and public infrastructure through the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) and the Owen Sound Transportation Company (OSTC). The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), which is chaired by the Minister of Northern Development and Mines, provides critical financial assistance to support business development, capital and infrastructure investment, and job creation in Northern Ontario communities. Its 31 Northern Development Offices and 31 Government Information Centres (GICs) provide pan-northern access to programs and services, while delivering numerous programs and services with, and on behalf of, partner ministries.Įconomic development professionals specializing in forest products, mining, business and industry, biotechnology, manufacturing, telecommunications, agriculture, tourism, trade and investment marketing, help municipalities, First Nations and businesses attract investment, pursue business opportunities and diversify local economies. By providing a northern perspective, the ministry supports provincial initiatives in the North and addresses unique northern circumstances. It ensures northern input in the development of government policies and programs. The ministry provides northerners with access to government, programs and services, and promotes a healthy business climate that encourages investment in Ontario. A GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE MINERAL SECTORĪs the lead ministry for the North, the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry works to make northern Ontario and the provincial minerals sector strong, healthy and prosperous. ONTARIO NORTHLAND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (ONTC) NORTHERN ONTARIO HERITAGE FUND CORPORATION (NOHFC)
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