Who We Are

Northern Ontario makes up about 90 percent of Ontario, and is bigger than most provinces. In this rugged and varied land, you’ll find everything from towns and cities to farmland and forest to muskeg and rock. Only the most remote parts of the province are not linked by permanent roads or Internet service.

The Ministry of Northern Development and Mines serves this region and the province’s minerals industry. We deliver provincial government programs and services in Northern Ontario. We also represent northern and mining interests at Queen’s Park.

What We Do

Mining and Geology in Ontario

Our Mines and Minerals Division is an acknowledged global leader in sustainable development of earth and mineral resources, contributing to a robust economy, strong communities, and a healthy environment.

We support responsible land use management and mineral resource development by:

• administration of the Mining Act
• providing public geoscience information
• providing client services across Ontario

Economic and Community Development in the North

Our Northern Development Division delivers programs and services across Northern Ontario that help our economy and our communities prosper and grow.