Ontario Northern Economic Development and Growth

#DYK Northern Ontario’s Francophone population is around 125,000 people? Today we celebrate #InternationalDayOfLaFrancophonie by learning about the French language and communities that exist worldwide! Statistic source: north-on-en.visitlink.me/OYb5Fg

The @ONgov is improving safety on the Highway 11/17 corridor to protect drivers and help keep people and goods moving safely and efficiently. Learn about ongoing projects: north-on-en.visitlink.me/vdHIMz @NorthON

The @ONgov is investing $500,000 through the @NOHFC to help @redlakeontario upgrade essential infrastructure and support business expansion. Learn more: nohfc-en.visitlink.me/jEzONu @NorthON 📸: Northern Ontario Business

(1/2) Since June 2025, the @ONgov has invested over $5.2 million through the @NOHFC to support 162 internships across northern Ontario, helping job seekers get the experience they need to build good careers in the north and grow the economy.

The @NOHFC is helping Northern Ontario flourish! Since June 2018, the agency has invested over $285M through its Enhance Your Community Program to support more than 660 projects. Learn more: north-on-en.visitlink.me/HOY_R7

The @ONgov is providing more than $600,000 through the @NOHFC to support the expansion of a fish farm business and renovations to a community centre in the Algoma-Manitoulin region. Learn more: nohfc-en.visitlink.me/DjS2RR @NorthON

Want to learn about economic development services in Northern Ontario? If you are a community, business, First Nation or not-for-profit, a Northern Development Advisor can connect you to government programs. Contact an advisor today: north-on-en.visitlink.me/hCEdxa

The Northlander is on the right track! Ontario is acquiring more than 200 km of railway between North Bay and Washago, which will help the Northlander provide safe, reliable service for passengers.

The @ONgov is investing over $78,000 through the @NOHFC to help Final Drives Canada expand its operations in Thunder Bay with a larger facility. Funding will create jobs, increase operations and expand services. Learn more: nohfc-en.visitlink.me/diBMeh @NorthON

The @NOHFC is boosting the northern economy through its Community Events Program! The program provides funding to help organizations host events that encourage business and tourism development in Northern Ontario. Learn more: north-on-en.visitlink.me/wJvWjf

The Winter Roads Program’s Bridges and Culverts Stream is accepting applications! The stream helps remote northern communities install and repair water crossing infrastructure, improving seasonal connections to the provincial highway network. Learn more: north-on-en.visitlink.me/0sTa3V

The @ONgov is providing $81,221 through the @NOHFC to the Voyageur Multi-Use Trail System team to install two bridges, helping ensure the safety of local trail users and boost tourism in the Mattawa region. Learn more: nohfc-en.visitlink.me/EHAq73 @NorthON 📸: VMUTS

The @ONgov is investing more than $10.7 million to help remote northern communities to install bridges and culverts along the winter roads network, helping people and goods move safely during the winter months. Learn about funded projects: north-on-en.visitlink.me/sU_BwU

#DYK since June 2018, the @ONgov has invested over $104 million through the @NOHFC’s Workforce Development and Indigenous Workforce Development programs to support more than 3,200 internships in Northern Ontario? Learn more: - north-on-en.visitlink.me/HDThD8 - north-on-en.visitlink.me/NQnhII

That’s a wrap! @the_PDAC’s 2026 Mineral Exploration and Mining Convention ended yesterday. Minister Pirie and @NorthON representatives had great conversations with attendees about the North’s mining and mining supply and services sectors and how we support them.

Last week, Minister Pirie travelled along Ontario’s winter roads network to visit remote northern communities. Winter roads help people in remote areas access key goods and services, as well as stay connected to family and jobs. Learn more: north-on-en.visitlink.me/0trIR8

#DYK the @NOHFC has invested $64M to support 288 minerals and mining supply and services projects in Northern Ontario since June 2018? To learn more, visit @NorthON’s booth at @the_PDAC’s Mineral Exploration and Mining Convention, which runs until March 4!

The @ONgov is providing $479,603 through the @NOHFC to help the Mindemoya Curling Club upgrade its facility, creating a modern, efficient & welcoming community hub for recreation, social connection & healthy living. Learn more: nohfc-en.visitlink.me/RKOSl1 @NorthON

Looking for a summer job? Explore opportunities with @NorthON! Grow your network and develop skills in: - Administrative and Support Services - Business, Finance and Communications Apply now: north-on-en.visitlink.me/5s8Tz2

Guess who will be at @the_PDAC’s annual Mineral Exploration and Mining Convention in Toronto? Representatives from @NorthON will be there at the Northern Ontario Mining Showcase from March 1 to 4 to highlight opportunities in Northern Ontario!