Government Services in the Northwest
WHEREAS the Northwest does not currently have access to some Ontario Government departments through a local office, and
WHEREAS the absence of these services is a hindrance to our success, and
WHEREAS NOMA has identified two Departments that are required to assist with local issues:
Aboriginal Affairs
With a growing urban Aboriginal population in many communities across Northwestern Ontario, the Government of Ontario needs to not only recognize this phenomenon but also to outline specific actions that address the needs of the Urban Aboriginal communities. A good first step would be the establishment of an office of the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs in the Northwest as recommended by Dr. Rosehart in the Northwestern Economic Facilitator‘s Report.
Economic Development & Trade
A central theme of the Growth Plan for Northern Ontario must be one of attracting investment and growth to Northern Ontario, yet the Government does not currently provide services and programs of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade to Northern Ontario. We believe that this is an oversight that must be rectified and are calling on the Government to establish an MEDT office in the Northwest.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that NOMA call on the Government of Ontario to establish an office of the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs in the Northwest, and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that NOMA call on the Government of Ontario to establish an office of the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade in the Northwest, and
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED THAT this resolution be sent to the following:
Premier of Ontario
Minister of Aboriginal Affairs
Minister of Economic Development and Trade
Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry
Area MPPs
Adopted April 2010
