A major hurdle is now cleared in the Ring of Fire process. A framework agreement has been signed between the provincial government and the nine Matawa First Nations. Speaking in Thunder Bay Premier Kathleen Wynne said she doesn't believe this step will add any red tape to getting the giant mining project off the ground. She says the framework is needed to allow the conversation to move forward. The First Nations say the agreement no
w allows them to have a say about mining development on their lands.
