In Thunder Bay, where workforce attraction and retention are critical, removing this barrier would help skilled workers settle permanently, strengthen local businesses, and support a more resilient economy.
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Letter: Request for Federal Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program for Rural Employers to be applied to Northwestern Ontario Communities
Honourable David Piccini Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development Dear Minister Piccini: On March 13, 2026, the...
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Thunder Bay Now Eligible for Rural Ontario Development Program Following Local Advocacy
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC), City of Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce welcome the...
Chamber opposition to proposed consolidation of Lakehead Region Conservation Authority
On behalf of the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce, I am writing to express significant concerns regarding the proposed consolidation of...
Letter: Rebuilding the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program
8 December 2025 Honourable David Piccini Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development Dear Minister Piccini:...
Build Canada Strong: Buy Canadian with VIA Rail Procurement
Our joint letter to Prime Minister Carney calling for high Canadian content in VIA Rail’s upcoming rail car procurement.
Support for the draft Smart Growth Action Plan
On October 28th, we made a deputation to the City’s Growth Standing Committee to outline our support for the draft Smart Growth Action Plan