the northwestern ontario economic facilatator has delivered a 74-page
report to the provincial government on changing the regional economy.
the 47-recommendations come from consultations with 120-groups,
16-municipalities and more then 20-aboriginal leaders.
dr. bob rosehart says one of the main categories is improving roads
and highways across the north.
n060 runs: 23 sec. out…economic impact.
rosehart also calls for the twinning of highway 17 from kenora to the
manitoba border.
other suggestions include the creation of a forest industry
secretariat, utilizing the boreal forest and moving to value-added material.
