Press Release
The Northern Policy Institute is pleased to announce this year’s “State of the North” conference will take place Sept. 27-28 in Timmins.
“State of the North” is an annual conference that brings together members of the general public, decision-makers, community leaders, experts, and innovators to explore the state of Northern Ontario from an economic, social, and environmental perspective.
“Each year, [the] Northern Policy Institute will provide an annual update on the state of the north by offering reporting on a set of environmental, social, and economic indicators that we will define and select in partnership with our communities,” said president and CEO Charles Cirtwill.
“It’s time to take what we have learned and step forward into solution-based discussions,” he noted.
This year’s theme is “Responding to Northern Ontario’s Demographic Shift.”
Northern Ontario is facing a combination of a declining and aging population. At the same time, the indigenous population is young and growing, representing important opportunities for the northern regions of the province.
These shifts will have significant implications on Northern Ontario’s economy and society, impacting the long-term sustainability of all 11 districts in the region.
The conference will explore evidence-based solutions to address these challenges by exploring the roles that migration, cross-cultural engagement with indigenous communities, and local governance can have on improving the sustainability of Northern Ontario.
This non-partisan event will feature multidisciplinary researchers and authors recognized in their fields of study.
It also will include opportunities for networking, as well as interactive tools to facilitate conversation across Northern Ontario and beyond.
To join the conversation on social media, use the hashtag #StateOfTheNorth
Registration is now open for the conference, which will be held at the Ramada Inn in Timmins.
To register, visit www.stateofthenorth.ca
Participants also are encouraged to attend the Northern Ontario Business Awards on Sept. 28.
Anyone attending the NOBAs will receive a discounted ticket price for the conference.
