Construction will create 18,000 jobs and add up to $500 million annually to Ontario’s economy.

Erskine-Smith was the only Liberal MP to vote against his government's motion limiting debate on the major legislation.

The designation of special economic zones is part of a new omnibus law that Ford's government says is designed to speed up the construction of large infrastructure projects, particularly mines.

Major construction work is being delivered by a joint venture of AtkinsRéalis and Bird Construction alongside design partner Hatch.

Webequie First Nation is leading an environmental and impact assessment of the Webequie Supply Road that would connect to mining exploration activities in the Ring of Fire.