Northern Attraction Series
The Northern Attraction Series
No. 2: Identifying Northern Ontario’s Strengths and Weaknesses in the Attraction and Retention of Newcomers
February 7, 2019 | Christina Zefi
The first paper in the Northern Attraction Series explored Northern Ontario’s need for newcomers (i.e. immigrants and secondary migrants). In particular, the development of a Northern Newcomer Strategy was proposed. In this second installment of the 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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In the Media
- February 7, 2019 - NetNews Ledger - A Regional Approach is Needed to Attract and Retain Newcomer
- February 13, 2019 - Fort Frances Times - Strategy needed to woo newcomers