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As the Ministry of Natural Resources land use planning process nears completion, Northern Affairs Minis- ter Leo Bernier has pro- vided some advice to Alan Pope, the Minister of natural Resources. In a letter to Pope, the present Natural Resour- ces Minister, Bernier, a former Natural Resour- ces Minister and MPP for Kenora comes out strongly against envi- ronmental lobby groups who have been advoca- ting the creation of more wilderness Parks in northern Ontario. Bernier says that, "There are a very large number of candidate parks. I recognize that they remain "candi- dates". They have, however, been put on a map and a great many expectations, and con- cerns, have been raised. The possibility is that a great deal of land will be withdrawn from poten- tial economic use by the forest, mining and commercial tourist in- dustry."' "I recognize that those who advocate an approach more weighted to 'exclusive' uses are very vocal and put their views forward in an effective and well organ- ized manner. While there must realistically be specific limitations to the extensive applica- tion of the multiple use principle, it is the only approach that will en- sure that northerners, and others, get the greatest possible bene- fits from our natural resources." "'Even in parks I be- lieve it is possible with good planning and sen- sitive management to successfully put into place the multiple use concept."' I think it is fair to say that while the vast ma- jority of northern resi- dents make use of our lands and water re- sources for recreation, they are not major users of the parks." "The forest industry is quite capable of mak- ing its case to you and has in fact been doing so. So have the tourist camp owners and the mining sector."' "Their basic case is that the number of can- didate parks is just too great and that too much land would be taken out of productive use."' "My most serious concern regarding your proposed land use plans is the rumber of poten- tial wilderness parks. Wilderness parks cater to a very small number of potential users. While there is no question about the need to con- tinue to set land aside for wilderness experien- ces, the amount of land currently being consid- ered is in my view exces- sive and cannot be justi- fied." "It particularly cannot be justified in terms of loss to the local econo- - mies. I would urge you therefore to seriously reassess the wilderness parks component of your plan and scale down the number of candidates."' "In all plan elements - and parks especially - consideration should be given to providing pri- vate sector business op- portunities." In his comments, the Northern Affairs Minis- ter gives what he refers to as "heavy emphasis to what I consider the major requirements re- lated to resources for the north over the next ten to twenty years: - em- ployment creation, - maintaining stable for- _ est and mining industry sectors, expansion of the tourism sector, maxi- mum access for norther- ners to resources for recreational purposes, recreational areas and parks adequate to meet realistic demand on the part of vistiors coming into Northern Ontario, retaining the greatest possible flexibility for government to respond to the rapidly changing circumstances, ensuring that residents of the north believe that in reality the resources are being managed in their best interests. ""My comments do not relate to the details of 'individual District Land Use Plans but rather to the emerging sensitive issues that seem to per- vade the entire process and which we in the government will have to deal with over the next few years." Bernier goes on to suggest a change in the direction of the Minis- try's policy from the creation of 'Plans' to the establishment of 'Guide- lines'. "During the cur- rent discussions about land use plans the ques- tion has come up as to what exactly they are intended to be. They have been described as catalogues of resources, guidelines, blueprints for decision-making and as plans in the sense of 'official plans', setting out very precise rules and prescriptions of what can and cannot be done."' to the letter of the law. Occasionally they be- come reasons for not doing things. Proposals that are at variance are looked at suspiciously at best." "In the coming years in the north the major emphasis must be on the creative and inventive use of our resources for the benefit of northern- ers rather than on the custodial, non-use side of the ledger. To do this we in government are going to need the ability to respond flexibly to rapidly changing cir- cumstances and to take advantage of unforseen opportunities. A rigid plan will not permit this." The Northern Affairs Minister expresses con- cern over jobs in north- ern Ontario and on the effect on specific em- ployment sectors of the creation of more parks. TOURISM Over the next two decades or more em- ployment opportunities in the north for north- erners will be a major issue.. The emphasis on productivity improve- ments in the forest and mining industries means that employment growth will probably be rela- tively limited. The tour- ism sector, however, appears to have poten- tial for growth." "The jobs created in the tourism sector are different from those in the mining and forest industries in terms of being seasonal and low- er paying. But they are jobs, and the potential is there for more of them. "'Tourism in northern Ontario has traditionally been based on hunting, fishing, and the recrea- tional use of our parks and lakes in particular. There may be some changes in the makeup of the tourist population and the kind of experi- ences they are seeking. Nevertheless, on the whole, the basic appeal is likely to remain the traditional one - use of land and water."' "I obviously cannot go into the details of each plan. In conducting your review, however, I would hope that one of your major criteria would be the implica- tions of each plan for the potential growth of the tourism industry." 'Similarly the factors of the number and loca- tion of parks vs. the likely demand, the with- drawal of the large tracts of land from virtu- ally any public use, the planning .and consulta- Kinna-Aweya Legal Clinic to visit Schreiber The Community Le- gal Worker from the Kinna-Aweya Legal Cli- nic will be in Schreiber two Monday afternoons per month to offer legal information and assist- ance to people with low incomes. Matters such as Human Rights, Land- lord and Tenant, Em- ployment Standards, Unemployment Insur- ance, Workman's Com- pensation, Women's Is- sues, and government applications may be dealt with. Bring your legal questions to the Community Resource Office in the old Town Hall, Scotia Street, Schreiber between 1 and 4 p.m. on any' of the following dates: April 11, April 25, May 16 and May 30. Terrace Bay-Schreiber News, Wednesday, April 13, 1983, page 13 Bernier opposes more parks tion processes for forest access roads, etc. should all be given careful con- sideration in terms of their impact on northern Ontario tourism poten- tial. MINING If the current draft plans proceed with bas- ically the same thrust, large areas of land are going to be withdrawn from possible explora- tion and mining use. It has been stated that the candidate parks are mainly located in areas of low mineralization po- tential. It is also appar- ent that the focus of mining exploration is changing and explora- tion technology is be- coming increasingly so- phisticated. This trend is likely to continue."' "I would hate to think that we would knowingly or even inadvertently deprive the people of Ontario of another De- tour Lake Mine or a Hemlo." "Exploration should be encouraged and per- mitted in candidate parks - obviously under appropriate regulations. It is unlikely, though, that private sector ex- ploration will take place unless there is some guarantee that develop- ment can take place should an ore deposit be outlined."' "I recognize how sen- sitive this issue is. If ex- ploration is to be encour- aged, however, as it should, there ought to be a mechanism in place to determine whether a mine should or should not be _ developed. Whatever the means, we should not put a system in place that absolutely denies the economic use of a signif- icant mineral find."' In closing his letter Bernier says that the favours the establish- ment of an Appeals pro- cedure so that Plans can measure of dispute and conflict will continue to arise over various land use designations. It is exceedingly difficult to be the creator, adminis- trator and arbiter of a plan or even a guideline. This is why we have the Ontario Municipal Board, for example. Currently the only means of effecting change is through the District Managers. This is going to make life very difficult for them and is bound 'to create public frustration. I ser- iously think you should look into a broader 'ap-_ peal' process."' "What is going to. be most important is the perception that lingers in the north once this stage of the exercise comes to a close. North- erners must feel that they have been - truly listened to and must be convinced that the plans will result in the maxi- mum economic and so- cial benefit for northern residents. Plans that are technically perfect will frankly mean nothing if the overall impression remains that the Plans deprive northerners of the greatest possible/ economic use of their part of Ontario." Terrace Bay "Jowne Cinema : 825-3771 Wed. 13, Thurs. 14, Fri. 15, Sat. 16 ~ With a little practice... anyone can be as good as Bruce Lee! nice 2 bh 228Serannent Sun. 17, Mon. 18 If looks could kill... 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Time: Friday 7 p.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dates: May 6 & 7, 1983 Instructor: Jennifer Garrett Fee: $30.00 plus $5.00 lab fee; total $35.00 Facility: Terrace Bay Recreation Centre - Multi Purpose Room Registration: To register please contact Terry Bryson or Linda Viejou at 825-3542 by April 29, 1983. ¢ Presentation of prizes e Election of officers for 1983-84 NOTICE OF SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING Tuesday, April 19, 1983 - 7:30 p.m. TERRACE BAY CURLING CLUB LOUNGE © Lunch will be served after the meeting. WE URGE ALL MEMBERS TO ATTENDI