Public’s views sought for report

The Chronicle-Journal
Sunday, January 18, 2015

A forum aimed at sparking debate about economic topics specific to Northern Ontario in advance of a federal election wants to hear from all comers and all opinions. “The federal economic agenda for Ontario is only as strong as the people who create it,” Northern Policy Institute president Charles Cirtwill said last week in a news release. “This is why we are encouraging people to . . .


Additionally, "A Federal Economic Agenda for Ontario Discussion Paper"

New projects and emerging sectors, such as the development of the Ring of Fire, create an opportunity for integrated labour force planning in smaller communities and improved training for Aboriginal populations....

Targeted Strategies for Sectors and Regions

...The province is home to numerous high-performing clusters such as those in the life sciences, cleantech, and the agri-food sectors, which fuel prosperity, innovation and job creation across Ontario and Canada. Equally, the not-for-profit sector is an important and growing space for innovation - one in need of firmer financial footing as it continues to take on a greater role in public service delivery. Regions such as the Ring of Fire hold enormous potential, but require equally sizeable investments and community development if they are to yield equitable and on-going benefits...