http://www.thesudburystar.com/2016/01/10/citizens-submit-budget-wish-list

Citizens submit budget wish list

If Finance Minister Bill Morneau listens to Sudburians, the first budget of his Liberal government will contain funding for mining innovation, the Maley Drive extension and other infrastructure projects, including those in the Ring of Fire.

The chamber also wants the Liberals to make a firm commitment on what it will invest to develop infrastructure for the Ring of Fire and to work with the Ring of Fire Infrastructure Development Corporation to bring electricity, transportation and communication to the Far North.

It's calling for more support for mining innovation in Canada. For every one job generated by mining, said Jones, three related jobs are created, many in supply and service.

Because of the cyclical nature of mining, and the fact mining is in a slump now, creative ideas are needed more than ever to reduce costs and increase production.