Well... studies could have been conducted a long time ago... But: As I read the schedule that was posted here earlier (http://agoracom.com/ir/Noront/forums/discussion/topics/636653-love-the-euphoria-fellas-but/messages/1997484#message),

it says:

Minister Rickford and the Honourable Michael Gravelle, Ontario Minister of Northern Development and Mines, will make an announcement supporting economic opportunities for Northwestern Ontario (speech and photo opportunity).