The Northern Policy Institute is taking shape.The think tank is to help create economic development initiatives for the region.
Northern Development Minister Michael Gravelle says it's mandate has been identified.
"Based on what northerners have told us," says Gravelle, "is to develop and promote proactive evidence-based purpose-driven policy options that deepen the understanding about the unique challenges and opportunities in northern Ontario and support the sustainability development and long-term economic prosperity of northern Ontario."
Gravelle discussed the institute during a conference in Thunder Bay yesterday.
