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March 2019

News in Economic Development

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March 6, 2019: PDAC 2019 Convention exceeds 25,000 attendees

Toronto, March 6, 2019 – The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) hosted 25,843 attendees from more than 130 countries at PDAC 2019—the world’s premier annual mineral exploration and mining convention.

PDAC was pleased to welcome prospectors, students, Indigenous peoples, government officials, investors and executives, as well as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau who spoke with PDAC President Glenn Mullan in front of 300 delegates. The conversation with the Prime Minister centred on the Government’s support for Canada’s mineral sector through the recent renewal of the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC) for five years, along with our leadership in Indigenous partnerships, responsible exploration, and how our sector can remain competitive on the global stage.

Read the full news release: www.pdac.ca/communications/press-releases/communications-press-releases/2019/03/06/march-6-2019-pdac-2019-convention-exceeds-25-000-attendees

John Mason, Project Manager - Mining Services for CEDC, speaking to potential investors at PDAC.

Flexibility is key to enduring business success

Tuesday April 2 | 7:30 am

Prince Arthur, 17 Cumberland St N, Thunder Bay, ON

The Thunder Bay CEDC and IG Wealth Management would like to invite you to attend breakfast with guest speaker Sheryl Troup, National Business Planning expert for IG Wealth Management.

From expansion to resilience and succession, what makes a business not just survive but thrive in the face of change?

Enjoy her valuable presentation over a complimentary breakfast.

Registration closes at 4 pm on Thursday March 28 or once available spaces are filled.

Thunder Bay offers a wide variety of jobs, from entry level to executive management. Locals enjoy low commute times, low cost of living, incredibly beautiful landscapes and overall a lower stress lifestyle. Imagine how much time you would have with a 10 minute, stress free commute!

Due to its location, Thunder Bay is the hub of Ontario’s Northwest. Career opportunities exist in growth sectors including transportation, natural resources, mining, manufacturing, energy and aerospace. These industries employ administrative personnel, skilled trades and general labourers.

The demand for professional services and knowledge workers is also growing in the city, with firms actively seeking accountants, clerks, administrative personnel, IT and healthcare workers.

Work here, live here. Further your career (and have time for your other life) as you enjoy this vibrant city and its welcoming community. Go To Thunder Bay. For Life.

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CEDC Business Opportunities

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Economic Snapshot

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