Northern Directions is an initiative from Northern Policy Institute that starts conversations and instigates discussions between all types of parties to propose actions, priorities, and solutions that can address the challenges faced by regions of Northern Ontario.

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While much has been written about the economic impact of the pandemic at both a national and provincial level, little is known about how different regions have been affected. We attempt to fill this gap by comparing the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economies of Northern and Southern Ontario

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Over the course of several months, the Sudbury Local Immigration Partnership worked with NPI to host a series of virtual discussion groups with diverse cultural communities in Sudbury to understand what the priorities and needs are for individuals in relation to Sudbury being welcoming community.

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How do you measure the impact of policy pilots? Well, one of the ways is by establishing a baseline. In the case of the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) in Northern Ontario, that is what NPI's latest papers have set out to do.

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The Youth in Northern Ontario Survey was developed to help find solutions to youth out-migration in Northern Ontario. The survey was produced by Northern Policy Institute in partnership with the Société Économique de l’Ontario (SÉO), in furtherance of its youth innovation program, JeunINNO. The following report outlines the findings of the survey. Certain limitations must structure the way the data should be considered. 

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One of Northeastern Ontario’s best kept secrets, Temiskaming Shores is, located between the Cities of North Bay and Timmins, situated on the shores of Lake Temiskaming. With a population of 9,920 in 2016, the City is also situated in a promising position to enjoy future economic growth.

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