To ensure the unique circumstances of Thunder Bay District businesses are considered in government planning, the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce is working together with the North Superior Workforce Planning Board, the Thunder Bay CEDC and Northern Policy Institute to conduct a monthly business impact survey that will assess the ongoing effects of COVID-19 on businesses operating in the region over the next six months.

Second round Survey here

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For the truly nefarious, even a crisis is an opportunity. Canadian, American and European authorities have noticed an uptick in cybercrime incidents as more people work from home. Together, corporate and government employees could be facing billions of dollars in additional costs from ransomware, phishing or malware attacks.

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Access to health care in rural communities is a known challenge. Northern Policy Institute’s newest commentary outlines the primary care landscape in Northern Ontario and Ontario, as well as two different potential models of care delivery: Patient Medical Home and Rural Health Hub.

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Due to COVID-19, Northern Ontario’s post-secondary institutions may see fewer international students in the 2020-2021 academic year compared to previous years. This briefing note seeks to calculate the economic impacts if the forecasted international student enrolment for 2020-2021 was down by 20 per cent as well as down by 50 per cent.

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