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Municipal leaders from across the region will meet virtually this week to discuss regional issues of concern.
The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association Conference begins Wednesday.
Topics up for discussion over the next three days include employing new immigrants, housing, reconciliation, healthcare and transportation options in the north.
Premier Doug Ford will deliver the opening Keynote address at 11:00 am and will be followed by NDP Leader Andrea Horwath and Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca.
Hydro One spokesperson Jason Fitzsimmons will finish the first day with a presentation on growth opportunities in the district.
The highlight is Friday with the Ministers Forum.
Delegates will have the opportunity to question ten provincial ministers, including Greg Rickford, who is in charge of Energy, Northern Development and Mines and Indigenous Affairs.
Other speakers:
Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade
Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Laurie Scott, Minister of Infrastructure
Caroline Mulroney, Minister of Transportation
John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry
Michael Tibollo, Minister of Mental Health
Bill Walker, Minister of Energy
Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Tourism and Culture
