NEWS RELEASE
NORTHERN POLICY INSTITUTE
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Northern Policy Institute (NPI) will be hosting a State of the North Conference Sept. 27 – 28 in Timmins, Ont.
State of the North is an annual conference that brings together members of the general public, decision makers, community leaders, experts, and innovators to explore the state of northern Ontario from an economic, social, and environmental perspective. This year’s theme is ‘Responding to Northern Ontario’s Demographic Shift’.
Speakers include Suzanne Ley, executive director NS Office of Immigration, Atlantic Immigration pilot; David Abbott, vice president of Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business; and David Robinson, professor at Laurentian University. In addition, the Hon. Michael Gravelle, minister of Northern Development and Mines, will be on hand to bring remarks on behalf of the ministry, and FedNor’s Director General, Mr. Aime Dimatteo, will cap the event speaking to the Prosperity and Growth Strategy for Northern Ontario.
State of the North Conference
- Dates: Wednesday, Sept. 27; Thursday, Sept. 2h 2017
- Times: Sept. 27 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sept. 28 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
- Location: Ramada Inn, 1800 Riverside Dr., Timmins, Ont.
For more detailed information on agenda, speakers and topics, please visit www.stateofthenorth.ca.
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