Tom Ratz

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This summer was a busy one! I took part in over 300 events and announcements, bringing more than $1.5B in investments to the Thunder Bay - Atikokan region Doesnt stop here. I’ll keep advocating for #ThunderBayAtikokan at #QueensPark and supporting growth in the forest sector.

Thank you to Quentin Snider of Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation for taking the time to meet with me and for giving us a tour of your community culture centre and roundhouse. #ThunderBayAtikokan #LacDesMilleLacs #FirstNations

This morning, I had the great pleasure of accompanying Ministers @GeorgePirieMPP and @ToddJMcCarthy for a meeting with @DomtarEveryday. Thank you to the leadership and staff at Domtar for your continued collaboration.

Proud to be back at Queen’s Park for the 44th Parliament of Ontario. As Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products, I’m ready to get back to work—supporting our forestry sector, strengthening our local economy, and continuing to advocate for the people of my riding!

I am deeply honored to announce that I have been re-elected as your MPP for Thunder Bay – Atikokan! A heartfelt thank you to the constituents of Thunder Bay – Atikokan for placing your trust in me once again. Together, we will continue making a difference. #thunderbay #atikokan

We’re just 1 week into the campaign and have been hard at work knocking on doors and putting up signs! You might spot #TeamHolland in your neighborhood – just look for the Kevin Holland trailer! #thunderbay #atikokan

Yesterday, I stopped by the #ThunderBay Country Market to engage with local vendors and explore some of the amazing products they have to offer. Thank you to all the vendors and customers who make the market such a vibrant place to connect and support local! #Teamholland

Powering the North ⚡️ Our government is investing $2B to refurbish & expand hydroelectric generating stations across Northern Ontario. Creating 1,000 good-paying jobs & securing more #AffordableEnergy. 🔗: kevinhollandmpp.ca/province-inves… @Sflecce

Great to have PA @DaveSmithPtbo in #ThunderBay today for the 2025 Pre-Budget Consultations. Thank you to everyone who joined us at @LakeheadRsrch. Your input is invaluable in helping shape the upcoming budget and ensuring Thunder Bay – Atikokans priorities are heard. #Budget2025

Yesterday morning, I had the great opportunity to join Tom Ratz, Jim Stewart, and Peter Kibzey from Resolute Forest Products, for a tour of their operations off of Spruce River Road. #ontarioforestry #forestry #resolute

Today I was excited to join Minister @Sflecce and Minister @GregRickford to announce the 5 year re-contracting of the Atikokan Generating Facility! For more details see the news release: kevinhollandmpp.ca/ontario-protec… #Atikokan #biomass #forestry #Sustainableforestry #cleanenergy

Had a great meeting this morning with Quentin Snider, Anthony Maunula, and David Mackett of Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation. Thank you for taking the time to meet with me, I look forward to having future discussions.

I am honoured to be appointed as the new Associate Minister of Forestry and Forestry Products! Having extensive experience working with our local community forestry sectors, I’m excited to bring that knowledge to this new role. #onpoli #ontariopolitics #forestry #ontarioforestry

Today I rose in the house to recognize Thunder Bay - Atikokan's Forestry, Mining, and Bio-Economy Leaders. Watch Now: youtu.be/cejeO6wUG7U

Thank you for hosting Minister @GraydonTheMPP and myself at the forestry sector roundtable yesterday. It was inspiring to engage in meaningful discussions about the opportunities ahead for the forestry and bioeconomy sector.

This week I joined @KHollandMPP, @OFIA_info, and @resolutefp in Thunder Bay to observe the Boreal caribou landscape. We visited a site in the Black Spruce Forest and learned more about what the forestry sector is doing to support sustainable forest management.

One of the many amazing days working for Ontario’s forest industry. Thanks @TomRatz4 for the invite to join 🚁

Had a great meeting with Chief Whitecloud, Minister @Sflecce and Minister @GregRickford discussing educational opportunities in Northwest Ontario and Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation.

For over 200 years, Resolute Forest Products has been focusing on sustainability while producing a wide range of wood, pulp, tissue & paper products. Thank you to the Resolute team for showing me how you’re getting things done and for providing so many products we use everyday.