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Past NPI Events

2024

		Helping You Fill Jobs: The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program February 14, 2024		Are you struggling to find qualified and skilled workers to fill critical labour shortages in Northern Ontario? Leverage the OINP to retain or attract highly skilled immigrants ready to contribute to your organization's success. Recording Slides
		Beyond Bits and Bytes: The Limits of Digital Service Delivery February 7, 2024		Are there services that still could not be delivered online, even with a perfect connection? We discussed this question in the last webinar of this mini-series, Beyond Bits and Bytes: The Limits of Digital Service Delivery. Recording Slides

2023

		Magnetic North Conference 2023 June 12-13, 2023		Thank you all to those who participated in the Magnetic North conference 2023. These two days were full of interesting conversations, best practices, and ideas. We had two keynote speakers, a plenary session, four roundtables, three panels, fourteen project or paper presentations, and we presented the Magnetic North 2022 Report! Learn more

		Manitoulin Networking and Business Mixer May 23, 2023		Thank you to those that joined us for a great afternoon of networking! We shared all about the work we do and heard from local communities and businesses about their priorities

		NPI 10th Anniversary Gala (Northwest) April 20, 2023		Decision makers, community leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators from Northwestern Ontario joined us to celebrate NPI's 10th anniversary year in Thunder Bay for our Northwest Anniversary Gala. This event presented a unique opportunity to break down industry silos and celebrate the impact of Northern Ontario's home-grown independent evidence-based policy institute. Learn more Slides

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Working Warriors Webinar: Effective Diversity Strategies & Inclusion Tools

February 22, 2023

In this webinar, “Working Warriors: Effective Diversity Strategies and Inclusion Tools,” Jamie Saulnier, President at Working Warriors, discussed effective diversity strategies and inclusion tools available for communities, employers, organizations, and individuals.

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Data for Rural Communities: Taking Stock and Looking Forward

January 17, 2023

In this webinar, “Data for Rural Communities: Taking Stock and Looking Forward,” Mahamat Hamit-Haggar, Ph.D. (Chief, Centre for Special Business Projects from Statistics Canada) discussed the implications of data availability for rural communities.

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2022

Northern Directions

November 16, 17 and 18, 2022

Northern Directions is an initiative from Northern Policy Institute that starts conversations and instigates discussions between all types of parties to propose actions, priorities, and solutions that can address the challenges faced by regions of Northern Ontario.

10^th Anniversary Gala (Northeast)

November 17, 2022

6:00 PM to 9:30 PM

We are extremely proud to share that 2022-23 marks Northern Policy Institute's 10th year of operations. Join us to celebrate this exciting milestone with NPI at our 10th Anniversary Gala!

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Networking Event

November 15, 2022

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Mark your calendar for a fun and refreshing evening of networking opportunities at our networking event during the Northern Directions conference 2022!

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Measurement Month Webinar

October 19, 2022

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Measurement Month is an annual effort to leverage our individual resources to collect consistent, comparable data to inform decision-making at the local, regional, provincial, and national level. Given the demographic challenges facing our regions, this Measurement Month will focus on racism, reconciliation, and welcoming.

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Magnetic North Conference 2022

June 22 & 23, 2022

Magnetic North 2022 was our third annual Population Growth Forum. Attendees had the option to join in-person in Sault Ste. Marie, or virtual from across our regions.

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Open House Networking Event

May 25, 2022

Join Northern Policy Institute staff and directors as they host an open house to officially launch the Institute's newest permanent office in Kirkland Lake, Ontario

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ConnectNORTH Launch

May 3, 2022

At this webinar, Holly Parsons, a Policy Analyst at NPI and the project lead for ConnectNORTH, discussed the benefits of ConnectNORTH and demonstrated how to use this new online tool.

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Saving Lives and Money: 2+1 Roads

April 20, 2022

At this webinar, guest speaker Mark Wilson discussed the potential life-saving benefits, costs, and logistics of a 2+1 road system in Northern Ontario.

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Tools for Communities Workshop

March 15, 2022

Learn about the resources that you can access through our website that promote information sharing and provide you with a better understanding of your local area and the rest of Northern Ontario.

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Welcoming Communities Webinar

February 15, 2022

Northern Policy Institute, along with the Sudbury Local Immigration Partnership, aim to address welcoming initiatives that are required to promote retention and reconciliation in the region.

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2021

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eHealth Webinar

December 8, 2021

Northern Policy Institute, Medavie, and North Superior Workforce Planning Board want to explore the opportunities and risks related to remote delivery of healthcare.

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Information session with CMHC

December 1, 2021

NPI hosted this information session for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The session included presentation from guest speakers on CMHC's programs and priorities, followed by a short Q&A. CMHC has programs and people intended to leverage action in every community to get houses built and make homes accessible across Canada.

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Virtual Student Information Session

November 17, 2021

Come to NPI's free virtual information session and learn about the many regions and communities in Northern Ontario. Be informed about our competitive salary and benefits packages. Find out how to apply. We can even point you to former interns and coop placements so you can ask them about their time with NPI.

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Magnetic North: Northern Ontario Population Growth Forum

June 22 & 23, 2021

A lot has changed since February 2020, when the first Come North – Population Growth Strategy Conference was launched. Strategies, priorities, and next steps must be refreshed and adapted regularly. Magnetic North is that opportunity to regroup and refocus.

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Data and Ontario's Northern Communities

June 14, 2021

Available Statistics Canada data—both from existing and new surveys—can provide helpful insight into regional economic recovery. As our landmark survey, the census is one of the most important sources of data for Canadians and communities throughout the country.

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Virtual Job Fair

May 18, 2021

Learn about the oppuortunities available at NPI through our virtual job fair!

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Northern Ontario Circular Economy Symposium

January 19, 2021

Learn about the possible benefits to Northern industries in their economic recovery, future growth, job creation, and sustainability efforts.

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2020

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Come North - Population Growth Strategy Planning Conference, Northeast

February 11-13, 2020 - Riverside Place - Temiskaming Shores, Ontario

Come North - Population Growth Strategy Planning Conference aims to discuss the population growth strategies for Ontario's northern regions, while examining the challenges and expectations of new arrivals to their new communities.

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Come North - Population Growth Strategy Planning Conference, Northwest

February 18-20, 2020 - Delta Waterfront - Thunder Bay, Ontario

Come North - Population Growth Strategy Planning Conference aims to discuss the population growth strategies for Ontario's northern regions, while examining the challenges and expectations of new arrivals to their new communities.

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2019

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Fundraising Breakfast

September 27, 2019 - Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Come listen to NPI President and CEO Charles Cirtwill give his annual update about progress in Ontario's northern regions as well as answer your questions.

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State of the North 2019 Conference

September 26, 2019 - Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

State of the North is an annual conference that brings together decision makers, community leaders, experts and innovators to explore the state of Northern Ontario from an economic, social, and environmental perspective.

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2018

		Fifth Anniversary Gala - Thunder Bay October 18, 2018 - Thunder Bay, Ontario		The Gala in Northwest Ontario took place at The Chanterelle on Park in Thunder Bay, Ontario on October 18, 2018. The Gala included dinner with locally-sourced food, networking opportunities, and a talk from keynote speaker Dr. Matthew Coon Come. More information

		State of the North 2018 Conference September 26 and 27, 2018 - North Bay, Ontario		State of the North is an annual conference that brings together decision makers, community leaders, experts and innovators to explore the state of Northern Ontario from an economic, social, and environmental perspective. Click for more info

		Sault Ste. Marie Staff Week June, 2018		Northern Policy Institute's staff week in Sault Ste. Marie Click to view photos

		NPI in Parry Sound April 18, 2018		In partnership with Georgian Bay Women's Network, NPI hosted an evening of learning, networking and sharing. Community members joined us to network and to learn what we have been working on. NPI's President, Charles Cirtwill, delivered a brief presentation on demographic and economic trends in the Parry Sound District. Click to view photos

		Parry Sound Board Meeting April, 2018		Northern Policy Institute's board meeting Parry Sound. Click to view photos

2017

		State of the North 2017 Conference September 27 and 28, 2017 - Timmins, Ontario		State of the North is an annual conference that brings together decision makers, community leaders, experts and innovators to explore the state of Northern Ontario from an economic, social, and environmental perspective. More information

		A University for Timmins? With Ken Coates, Timmins, ON November, 2017		Northern Policy Institute's Ken Coates in Timmins Click to view photos

		Timmins Board Meeting and Community Visit September, 2017		Northern Policy Institute's board meeting Timmins Click to view photos

		Terrace Bay Board Meeting and Community Visit May, 2017		Northern Policy Institute's board meeting Terrace Bay Click to view photos

2016

		Basic Income Guarantee Conference October 5 and 6, 2016 - Sudbury, Ontario		Northern Policy Institute's conference in Sudbury saw experts from around the country present their own current research on basic income guarantee. More information

		Fort Frances Board Meeting and Community Visit November, 2016		Northern Policy Institute's board meeting in Fort Frances Click to view photos

		Temiskaming Shores Board Meeting and Community Visit May, 2016		Northern Policy Institute's board meeting in Temiskaming Shores Click to view photos

2015

Kenora Board Meeting and Community Visit

April, 2015

Northern Policy Institute's board meeting in Kenora

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Timmins Board Meeting

November, 2015

Northern Policy Institute's board meeting in Timmins

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2014

		Speaker's breakfast with Nick Mulder in Thunder Bay, ON November, 2014		Northern Policy Institute's speaker's breakfast in Greenstone Click to view photos

		NPI info session, Kenora, ON November, 2014		Northern Policy Institute's info session in Kenora Click to view photos

		NPI info session, Sioux Lookout, ON November, 2014		Northern Policy Institute's info session in Sioux Lookout Click to view photos

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