The most recent commentary in the "Northern Attraction Series" series, Evaluating the Suitability of Provincial and Federal Immigration Programs for Northern Ontario, analyzes the federal Express Entry program and the Ontario Immigrant Nominee program (OINP) to identify gaps that may hinder newcomers from coming to the North.

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The Northern Analyst Cooperative, a project of Northern Policy Institute, will allow members to “time share” a professional policy analyst. By merging our collective resources we can ensure that the smallest municipality or local charity can access high-end skills at an affordable price.

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In this second installment of the Northern Attraction Series, the author explores Northern Ontario’s strengths and weaknesses in attracting and retaining newcomers through discussions with key players including local immigration partnerships, settlement agencies and post-secondary institutions.

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2018 marked five years of operation for Northern Policy Institute (NPI). The fifth annual report released by the Institute puts the spotlight on the importance of partnerships and collaboration, as NPI builds on their work to inspire new ideas and identify opportunities that will lead to stronger, more sustainable communities across Ontario’s northern regions.

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This paper will look at the issue of high food costs across Northern Ontario and the resulting food insecurity. It will explore the causes of higher food prices in this region, as well as other underlying social concerns that contribute to food insecurity, and propose potential solutions to address this issue. 

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