The Northern Ontario Municipal Association (NOMA) conference in Thunder Bay provides a platform for municipalities to address pressing issues with government ministers. Among the ministers scheduled to attend are Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing; Greg Rickford, Minister of Northern Development and Indigenous Affairs; and Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universities. The conference also includes discussions on transportation, tourism, health care, and youth engagement in municipal government. Some municipalities are taking the opportunity to discuss specific concerns. Terrace Bay Mayor Paul Malashewski, for instance, plans to meet with Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry Graydon Smith to discuss the impact of the mill shutdown on the community. Thunder Bay Mayor Ken Boshcoff emphasizes the importance of these meetings, stating that they present valuable opportunities to address shared issues such as transportation, social welfare, and policing. The NOMA conference fosters understanding and collaboration among Northern Ontario communities.
Northern Ontario Municipalities Engage with Ministers at Municipal Conference
