Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association AGM April 26, 2012 Partnership. Prosperity. Prog ress. Partenariat. Prospérité. Progrès.

2 The Government of Canada counts on FedNor to deliver its economic development and business growth mandate in Northern Ontario. FedNor – Your partner in Northern Ontario

3 New approach to economic development  FedNor programs (NODP and CF Program)  Collaboration and Outreach – Partnering to expand/promote business opportunities Kenora waterfront Our renewed focus

4 Our programs  Community Economic Development  Business Growth and Competitiveness  Innovation Investment Budget - $36.8M Northern Ontario Development Program

5 FedNor Phase 1: Initial application - simplified form outlining concept - easy to complete Phase 2: Full application Youth Internships: Standalone, simplified application New application process

6 FedNor  3 days – application acknowledged  80 working days – decision rendered Service standards

7 Our programs Community Futures Program FedNor supports 24 CFDCs in Northern Ontario CFDCs offer a wide range of programs and services, including: - Access to capital - Business support services - Strategic Community Planning - Community Economic Development investment budget - $8.36M

8 Working in partnership Intelligence and collaboration The Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay Promote the government’s Industrial and Regional Benefits Policy  expanding business opportunities for SMEs IRB session

9 Working in partnership Intelligence and collaboration Supporting R&D through partnerships i.e. NSERC and IRAP Tornado Medical Systems (Thunder Bay)

10 Working in partnership Intelligence and collaboration Information and Communications Technology (ICT)  identify ICT needs in the North  align with Digital Economy Strategy

11 Working in partnership The Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay Tourism Align efforts with the Federal Tourism Strategy Intelligence and collaboration FedNor projects support:  planning activities  strategic infrastructure  marketing and events  product development  ICT tourism initiatives

12 FedNor Photo – Cliffs Natural Resources Ring of Fire Intelligence and collaboration  Maximize economic benefits for communities and SMEs  Synchronize federal government activities in partnership with the province and other partners

13 Learn more about FedNor: fednor.gc.ca