How do you plan to make the federal government designate Sudbury as Canadas Supply and Services Centre?
Through persistent and loud lobbying. For many years, the people of Sudbury and indeed all of Northern Ontario, have supported the current federal government. It’s pay-back time. The Ontario Mining Association is a powerful lobby group in Ottawa. I have had occasion to attend their Keep Mining in Canada activities in Ottawa, a week-long event that promotes the importance of mining in Ontario. I quote from a letter which I received from the Ontario Mining Association when I received their lobby on Parliament Hill: It is always encouraging to be able to speak with someone like yourself who appreciates the uniqueness and importance of the mining industry along with its special concerns. Strong alliances with such groups must be forged and they must be strongly encouraged to get on side with Sudbury to use their considerable influence to drive this initiative. Question 4 – How will you get the provincial government to designate Sudbury and the MS&S Capital of Ontario? Again, a community-dr