Posts Tagged ‘Northern Policy Institute’

50 Years of Progress: Confederation College (français inclus)

50 Years of Progress: Confederation College (français inclus)

THUNDER BAY, ON  – Confederation College partnered with Northern Policy Institute (NPI), to see how Confederation College campuses located in Northwestern Ontario contribute to social progress of the communities in which they are located. “This project as conceived was fairly straightforward: [Read more]

Cargo Airships: A Bold Idea for the Feds? (français inclus)

Cargo Airships: A Bold Idea for the Feds? (français inclus)

Version française ci-dessous As the Federal political parties count down to the October election, they must have policy positions that speak to all national issues. Access to transportation is important to Canadians everywhere.  It would be valuable to learn the leaders’ positions on [Read more]

Northern Ontario: What should we do?

Northern Ontario: What should we do?

What are the opportunities and challenges that face Northern Ontario communities today, and in the next 10, 15, 20 years? Charles Cirtwill, President and CEO of Northern Policy Institute (NPI), answered this question at this year’s annual State of the North event in Sault Ste. Marie. Each year, [Read more]

Northern Policy Institute Launches Program Allowing Organizations to Share Professional Analyst

Northern Policy Institute Launches Program Allowing Organizations to Share Professional Analyst

Are you a small municipality with no policy analyst on staff but you need to prepare an analysis of trends in taxable property growth? Join the Northern Analyst Cooperative. A local indigenous community looking to build a community profile? Join the Northern Analyst Cooperative. A large [Read more]

Northern Policy Institute Seeking Students to Work Across the North This Summer

Northern Policy Institute Seeking Students to Work Across the North This Summer

Do you want to gain experience and make a difference in Northern Ontario? For the sixth year in a row, Northern Policy Institute is looking for students to join our team this summer. Experience North, Northern Policy Institute’s summer placement program, builds capacity through experience as [Read more]

NPI Commentary Suggests Solutions to Northern Ontario Food Insecurity

NPI Commentary Suggests Solutions to Northern Ontario Food Insecurity

The high cost of healthy eating is an ongoing concern for many families and individuals in Ontario’s northern communities. It often leads to food insecurity, a situation in which people are unable to obtain a nutritious and culturally appropriate diet due to financial restrictions and other [Read more]

New series from Northern Policy Institute Suggests Need of a Newcomers Strategy

New series from Northern Policy Institute Suggests Need of a Newcomers Strategy

Northern Ontario is experiencing a demographic shift and a population decline. Fueled by natural aging, low fertility rates, a rising life expectancy and an increase of out-migration, the 11 northern districts require a comprehensive, coordinated and inclusive newcomer attraction and retention [Read more]

How Would Passenger Rail Affect Northern Ontario?

How Would Passenger Rail Affect Northern Ontario?

New Commentary explores how passenger rail service in Northern Ontario could enhance inter-community connectivity and quality of life NORTHERN ONTARIO – In response to Ontario’s Draft 2041 Northern Ontario Multimodal Transportation Strategy, Northern Policy Institute (NPI) has [Read more]

‘Transforming Ontario’s North’ Summit Next Month

‘Transforming Ontario’s North’ Summit Next Month

Time to achieve the vast potential of Northern Ontario COCHRANE, ON – With over 87 percent of Ontario’s landmass, one of the most diverse populations in Canada, and holding a treasure trove of mineral wealth, forestry resources, natural attractions, water and energy, Northern Ontario is [Read more]

Demographics and Gold Prices Play Role in Thunder Bay Air Traffic

Demographics and Gold Prices Play Role in Thunder Bay Air Traffic

As Thunder Bay’s International Airport (TBIA) reports on record passenger numbers in 2017, Northern Policy Institute’s latest commentary, “Taking Off: Factors Impacting Thunder Bay’s Air Traffic”, reveals several indicators that correlate with flight demand in recent years. Author [Read more]

New Community Labour Market Series Report focuses on Schreiber

New Community Labour Market Series Report focuses on Schreiber

Know your community to grow your community. North Superior Workforce Planning Board – Your Local Employment Planning Council and Northern Policy Institute have teamed up to provide communities with greater access to labour market information at the very local level. The Community Labour Market [Read more]

Northern Policy Institute Agenda for 2016 BIG Conference

Northern Policy Institute Agenda for 2016 BIG Conference

Northern Policy Institute is pleased to announce the agenda for the upcoming Basic Income Guarantee Conference October 5-6th in Sudbury, ON. The BIG conference agenda is designed to generate a balanced, inclusive conversation on the idea of a basic income guarantee pilot in Ontario. The day and a [Read more]

New Interactive ‘Northern Ontario Infrastructure Map

New Interactive ‘Northern Ontario Infrastructure Map

Mapping the North: Northern Ontario Infrastructure now just a click away Northern Policy Institute is pleased to launch the Northern Ontario Infrastructure Map, an interactive tool that displays various infrastructure assets within Northern Ontario. According to map designer Julien Bonin, the [Read more]

FONOM Recognizes the Support of FedNor in the North

FONOM Recognizes the Support of FedNor in the North

KAPUSKASING, ON – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) recognizes the investments in northern Ontario communities by FedNor. The Northern Policy Institute (NPI) in partnership with the Mowat Centre and the Institute for Competitiveness and Prosperity recently developed a [Read more]

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