NPI's president and CEO Charles Cirtwill presented to the Port Arthur Rotary the impacts that COVID-19 has had on the Thunder Bay community. 

Some topics that are discussed: not all businesses are taking losses, the she-cession, and the road forward.

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Passenger rail has been the subject of debate in Ontario’s northern regions for as long as anyone can remember. Most recently arguments have been put forward in support of passenger rail on the basis of; tourism, connectivity, equity, and economic spin off.

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COVID-19 has been felt all around the world, and Northern Ontario is no exception. As such, it’s important to understand how COVID-19 has impacted our local economies. With this in mind, a survey targeted at businesses was developed in partnership by Northern Policy Institute, NorthSuperior Workforce Planning Board, Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, and Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission.

The results gathered from these surveys can be used by community partners and government to continue responding appropriately to COVID-19. The survey will be provided to businesses in the City and District of Thunder Bay over the next few months.

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Northern Policy Institute’s (NPI) focus last year was all about population growth in Ontario’s Northern Regions. From Matchmakers helping build connections for potential new arrivals in our communities, to analyzing data to inform and shape the new federal rural and northern immigration pilot, and through ongoing capacity building with our Experience North program. In collaboration with others, NPI is helping northerners and new arrivals to build successful lives for themselves and their families in various northern communities.

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