Fedeli Addresses Northern Population Concerns
October 17, 2017QUEEN’S PARK – Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli addressed concerns from North Bay City Council regarding population decline in Northern Ontario in a Members’ Statement today in the Ontario Legislature.
The text of his statement is as follows:
Good afternoon, Speaker.
The City of North Bay is concerned about a problem that has only gotten worse in the past 14 years – the population of Northern Ontario continues to decline.
City Council in North Bay recently passed a resolution seeking provincial action to stem this trend.
They note “the net out-migration of young people and skilled labour will negatively impact the long-term economic viability and general social conditions of the North.”
But they also note and again I quote “Northern Ontario has surplus infrastructure and represents an affordable alternative for residents, business and governments.” Hint. Hint.
That’s why they’re asking this government “to undertake appropriate actions through tax reductions, tax exemptions and relocation initiatives” and create “incentives for businesses, institutions and government departments to operate in Northern Ontario.”
Speaker, as our leader Patrick Brown has stated, “the North Matters.” It’s time we have a government that finally recognizes that.
Video of MPP Fedeli’s statement can be found here: https://youtu.be/kZtOaikv8AI
ALSO: Video of MPP Fedeli reading a petition on service dogs can be found here: https://youtu.be/VpPgLqC2JqU