Public meeting about northern growth plan next week

Despite uncertain times confronting key sectors of Northern Ontario’s economy, the McGuinty government sees better days ahead.

A proposed 25-year growth plan for the North promises to foster prosperity and tackle long-standing issues.

They include keeping youth in the North and the ongoing need for infrastructure upgrades.

You can find out more about the Proposed Growth Plan for Northern Ontario at a public information session in the Sault on Tuesday, November 10.

The event will be held in ballroom C at the Marconi Club, 450 Albert Street West.

While the meeting runs from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the doors will open at 5:30 for those who want to learn more the government’s strategies.

Copies of the plan can obtained by:

- Phoning 1-866-479-9781

- Visiting this website

- Making a request by e-mail.

- Dropping by the nearest office of the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry or ServiceOntario.

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