Objectivity:
Northern Policy Institute is a non-partisan, federally registered charity for educational purposes providing fair, balanced and objective assessments of policy issues affecting all of Ontario’s western and northern regions;
Relevance:
Northern Policy Institute will support practical and applied research on current or emerging issues and implications relevant to Northern Ontario now and in the future;
Collaboration:
Northern Policy Institute recognizes the value of multi-stakeholder, multi-disciplinary, and multicultural contributions to the collective advancement of Northern Ontario and works in a collaborative and inclusive approach to provide a full range of policy options for decision- makers;
Coordination:
Northern Policy Institute will complement the existing research efforts of Northern Ontario’s postsecondary institutions and non-government organizations and explore opportunities for coordinated efforts that contribute to the mandate of Northern Policy Institute; and
Accessibility:
The work of Northern Policy Institute will be publicly accessible to stimulate public engagement and dialogue, promoting viewpoints on the interests of Northern Ontario and its people.
