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ThinkNorth II Agenda

Evening Presentations and Reception

June 13 - Fort William Historical Park (Thunder Bay, ON) • June 15 - Holiday Inn (Sudbury, ON)

All times are in Eastern Standard Time (EST)

6:00 - 7:00 pm
Summit Registration
7:00 - 7:15 pm
Opening Remarks - Honourable Michael Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry
7:15 - 7:45 pm
Regional Economic Planning: What the Research has Revealed
  • Eric McSweeney (Ontario)
7:45 - 8:15 pm
Innovative Approaches to Regional Economic Development
  • Stuart Trundle (New Zealand)
8:15 - 8:45 pm
Vision to Action: Leadership & Networks that Deliver
  • John Gallagher (Ireland)
8:45 - 10:00 pm
Evening Reception
   

June 14 - Victoria Inn (Thunder Bay, ON) • June 16 - Holiday Inn (Sudbury, ON)

8:00 - 8:30 am
Registration
8:30 - 8:45 am
Opening
8:45 – 9:15 am
Opening Remarks- Honourable Michael Gravelle, Minister of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry
9:15 - 9:30 am
Summit Overview: Introduction of implementation teams and advisory group
9:30 - 10:00 am
Panel 1: Questions and Input on International Best Practices and Lessons Learned (Eric McSweeney, Stuart Trundle and John Gallagher)
10:00 - 10:15am
Networking / Coffee Break
10:15 - 11:45 am
Panel 2: Regional Economic Development Planning in Northern Ontario- Four Perspectives
  • Innovation with Industry Partners (Brian Holst- Alaska)
  • Engaging Aboriginal Communities (George Brosseau- Alberta)
  • Moving Forward in a Fragile Economy (Robert Muir -Scotland)
  • Preparing for the Future: Labour Market and Population Planning (Joy Wilkins - USA)
11:45 - 12:45 pm
Lunch
12:45 - 2:00 pm
Workshops- Concurrent Session A
  1. Building a Northern Ontario Framework: Applying Lessons Learned to Northern Ontario Panel members: Eric McSweeney and Stuart Trundle
  2. Relationships Matter: Leadership, Engagement and Collaboration amongst Urban, Rural and Aboriginal Communities Panel members: John Gallagher and George Brosseau
  3. Partnerships for Change: Supporting and Sustaining Private and Public Sector Partnerships and Engaging across Sectors and Organizations Panel members: Brian Holst and Robert Muir
  4. The Talent Challenge: Strengthening the Alignment of Education, Training, Labour Market Plans and Economic Development Panel member: Joy Wilkins
2:00 - 2:15 pm
Networking / Coffee Break (move to next workshop)
2:15 - 3:00 pm
Workshops- Concurrent Sessions B
  1. Vision 2021: The year is 2021. The Regional Economic Development Planning Areas are functioning well and Northern Ontario communities are prospering. Describe what is happening in northern communities.
  2. Implementation Success: The Regional Economic Development Planning Areas are a new initiative for Northern Ontario that will require commitment and buy-in from all stakeholders. What do you see as key issues to be addressed for success in implementation?
  3. S.W.O.T Analysis: The Regional Economic Development Planning Areas represent change! With any change there are strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (S.W.O.T). Identify what you believe to be the key elements of the S.W.O.T.
3:00 - 3:15 pm
Networking / Coffee Break (move to next workshop)
3:15 - 4:00 pm
Workshops- Concurrent Sessions C
  1. Vision 2021
  2. Implementation Success
  3. S.W.O.T Analysis.
4:00 - 4:10 pm
Networking Break (reconvene in main conference room)
4:10 - 4:50 pm
The Path Forward: Plenary Session (reports from each workshop)
4:50 - 5:00 pm
Next Steps, Summit Close