News Release
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September 19, 2014 — North Bay, Ontario —
Member of Parliament Jay Aspin (Nipissing—Timiskaming), on behalf of the Honourable Greg Rickford,
Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative
for Northern Ontario (FedNor), announced today an investment to enhance tourism and stimulate
growth in Northeastern Ontario.
An investment of $50,000 has enabled the Labour Market Group to complete a comprehensive study
and strategic plan to identify and respond to the short and long-term labour force requirements of
Northeastern Ontario’s tourism industry. The documents are intended to help tourism stakeholders
establish strategic alliances, identify opportunities and develop programs to meet the future needs of
the industry. The Labour Market Group will release the results of the study during a stakeholder
meeting to be held in North Bay on September 24, 2014.
Quick Facts
The funding announced today is provided through FedNor’s Northern Ontario Development
Program, which supports projects that promote sustainable community economic development,
enhance business development and growth, and facilitate innovation throughout the region.
Since 2006, through FedNor’s Northern Ontario Development Program, the Harper Government
has invested more than $315 million in support of 1,500 projects. These investments have
supported more than 15,000 jobs throughout Northern Ontario.
“Our Government is proud to partner with the Labour Market Group to build a strong, sustainable future
for the people, businesses and communities that depend on tourism to thrive and grow. Today’s
announcement will help identify opportunities and recommend strategies to meet the employment
needs of this important sector of the economy.” said Jay Aspin Member of Parliament for Nipissing–Timiskaming
