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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Every summer, Northern Policy Institute offers up to ten four-month placements across Northern Ontario. Housed in one of Northern Policy Institute's three permanent offices or with a partner organization, the summer students learn first-hand about the cut and thrust of public policy debate. The application period for our 2019 Summer Placement Program is now open! 

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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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The purpose of this first commentary in the series is to demonstrate the need for a Northern Newcomer Strategy, beginning with an analysis of Northern Ontario’s population and migration trends, including the region’s dependency ratio and the implications of an aging and declining population, and illustrating the valuable benefits that the attraction of newcomers could bring.

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Northern Policy Institute is celebrating our 5 year anniversary! In order to celebrate this milestone and thank those who have contributed to our success, NPI will be hosting a Fifth Anniversary Gala fundraiser in Sudbury, Ontario. All funds raised will go directly toward future projects and programs of NPI as we look ahead to the next five years. 

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