Northern Policy Institute

Ontarians expected to explore their own backyard this summer

International travel restrictions will hinder the influx of tourists visiting Northern Ontario this year

Jun 22, 2020 2:30 PM Read more >

Broadband availability could help the north plug in to potential for attracting newcomers

In this edition of Northern Policy, Christina Zefi discusses the need for reliable internet in unserved or underserved populations in Northern Ontario

Jan 21, 2019 11:55 AM Read more >

What should a rural immigration pilot look like?

In this edition of Northern Policy, Charles Cirtwill discusses rural immigration in Northern Ontario

Sep 6, 2018 11:30 AM Read more >

Taxes, taxes, taxes. Yes, I said taxes.

In his latest column, Charles Cirtwill, of the Northern Policy Institute, invites you to experiment with taxes

Aug 29, 2018 2:00 PM Read more >

A guide to the Temporary Foreign Workers Program and its implications for the North

Winter Lipscombe, of the Northern Policy Institute, suggests Ontario can look to Manitoba as a model for blending labour market needs with those of Canadians and temporary foreign workers

Jul 22, 2018 10:00 AM Read more >

Northern Ontario think tank wonders — do we need more noodles?

Anthony Noga, of the Northern Policy Institute, wonders in this column whether we need yet another branch of governance. Wait, what?

Jul 5, 2018 9:15 AM Read more >