An open letter to To MPP Lou Rinaldi from Mayor Al McDonald:
See: Do we live in 'No man's land?'
We work hard to promote our city and Northern Ontario as a great place to live, raise a family, we try everyday to attract business/industry, retain our youth and promote our region.
It is a challenge all of us face here in building our northern cities and Northern Ontario.
Comments like this, are a kick in the teeth for all of us that believe in our region ( if you truly stated this). We, "as the North", face challenges, unlike Southern Ontario.
I understand in the heat of debate in the legislature and life, sometimes things are said that shouldn't be said. I also believe it is the solution to the problem that defines us.
Make no mistake, your comments may have damaged Northern Ontario's brand.
I am hopeful that we hear from you either through a telephone call or letter explaining how you intend to address the damage caused by these harsh words that you directed at northerners and all the businesses that operate in northern Ontario. I will add no one is perfect and neither am I.
My office number is 705 474 0626 ext 2517 should you want to reach out.
