Protesters Demand Closure of Dryden Paper Mill Over Mercury Contamination
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What happened
Thousands of supporters of Grassy Narrows First Nation marched in Toronto to call for justice for the Ojibwe community in northwestern Ontario. They called on Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Mark Carney to close the Dryden Paper Mill and provide compensation for the community's hardship. The mill operates upstream from Grassy Narrows and is linked to mercury contamination in the river system. Although the mill stopped using mercury in the 1970s, mercury levels downstream have not significantly decreased.
Why it matters
The protests demand the closure of the Dryden Paper Mill, which is linked to historical mercury dumping that has affected the Grassy Narrows community. The community has suffered from mercury poisoning, leading to calls for compensation for hardship.
Who's involved
- Doug FordPremier of Ontario, targeted by protesters demanding the mill's closure.
- Mark CarneyPrime Minister of Canada, targeted by protesters demanding intervention on the mill crisis.
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The entities involved
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Doug Ford
26th premier of Ontario since 2018
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Mark Carney
24th prime minister of Canada since 2025