County seeks information on First Nations land claim – The Kingston Whig

March 17, 2015

Frontenac County is to consider joining the call for more information about a massive First Nations land claim in eastern Ontario.

County councillors are to discuss endorsing a letter from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters calling for a meeting with officials involved with the land claim.

“There has been a long-standing absence of information and consultation with stakeholders and the public around this critical issue,” North Frontenac Coun. John Inglis’s resolution states.

“The lack of information provided, and the absence of any meaningful consultation since the last meeting, has resulted in a complete vacuum of stakeholder awareness, and no evidence that stakeholder input was adequately considered.”

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