Wednesday, October 21

Thursday, October 22

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Municipal Law Legal Update

 

Tony Fleming, Cunningham Swan LLP

 

Learn about the latest cases and legislative changes in municipal and planning law. Municipal laws are constantly changing. Whether it is new legislation or recent decisions, municipalities need to understand the current state of the law and be prepared to respond. This session will focus on the latest changes to municipal legislation and the newest cases in areas of interest to municipal council and staff. Learn not just what new court and Tribunal decisions have been handed down, but why they are important to your municipality and how you can use them.

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Wrapping Your Arms Around Community: Case Study in the EO Manufacturing Workforce Development Project

 

Alysha Dominico, Project Coordinator, Eastern Ontario Manufacturing Workforce Development Project (EOMWDP)

 

Sometimes it feels impossible to bring people together to work on a common task – particularly when you’re all working full time on daily operations. Come learn the steps the Eastern Ontario Manufacturing Workforce Development Project (EOMWDP) took to eat an elephant one bite at a time.

In this session, Project Coordinator for the EOMWDP Project, Alysha Dominico (also CEO of Tangible Words) will share the process, results and how challenges were overcome when the EOMWDP had to wrap their arms around a community that was rarely in the same place at the same time.

This project is an OLMP success story to inspire you. You will learn that it is possible to bring hard to reach manufacturers, youth and job seekers together by reaching them where they already hang out: online. The various tools used, initiatives taken, and steps taken will be shared with you in a step by step process you too can emulate for your project.

Economic development and workforce leaders who want to get big projects off the ground to help entire sectors or greater community should attend.

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FDI and Community Readiness Toolkit

 

Greg Merlihan, Investment Attraction Consultant, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Bill Harvie, Investment Attraction Consultant, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

 

The current challenges with globalization from national defensive actions and supply chain uncertainties are and will continue to impact foreign investment attraction. This session will consider strategies and approaches that can be used for successful investment attraction within the food and beverage manufacturing industry and available tools to support this.

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The Municipal “Good to Great” journey!

 

Steve Maloney, President, SP Maloney Corp

 

Embracing the concept of continuous improvement is the first step for your municipality to go from good to great. Attend this session and you will learn the nine disciplines needed to enhance management/council collaborations that must be present to achieve the pinnacle of near greatness. This session will focus on the stakeholders of the organization and the roles and expectations of the council, management and the employees. Strong organizations from every sector understand that the whole is always greater than the sum of the parts/individuals. The secrets and mystiques will be unveiled in the areas of employee engagement, employing star employees, individual’s motivators and value drivers, perseverance, discipline, strategizing, decision making, execution and salesmanship.

The results of this session will be improved communications throughout the organization and the understanding that you can create the environment that employees are motivated by. Attendees will leave with the understanding that their employees will respond more readily to council/managements push as long as they feel they are working for a cause and not just a municipality

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Regional Economic Recovery and Resilience

 

Kelly Pender, CAO, County of Frontenac

Kathryn Wood, EOLC Project Coordinator

 

One key aspect of the Eastern Ontario Leadership Council is to track and report on the performance of the Eastern Ontario economy, as it relates to the four priorities of the Regional Economic Development Strategy. All of these priorities have been impacted by COVID-19 and, as a result, there is an emphasis today on recovery and resilience across all aspects of our economy. In addition to recovery, the EOLC is also thinking about steps we could take to increase our economic resilience when the next shock comes along.

In particular, COVID-19 has dramatically increased the attention to and importance of digital connectivity, whether high-speed internet or cell/mobile broadband. This session will inform participants about the top 10 factors that determine economic resilience, whether at the regional or local level. The EOLC’s plan is to turn this research into an easy-to-use self-assessment tool that can be used at the regional or local level.

 

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Ontario’s International Presence Helping Communities Attract Investments

 

Ernst Lueger, Lead – International Program, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

Aaron Rosland, Counsellor (Commercial – Ontario), High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom (London)

 

The presentation will provide an overview of Ontario’s network of international Trade and Investment Offices (TIOs) and the work that they do. This includes how regions and municipalities can leverage the presence of TIOs in priority markets to help attract investment, evaluate potential partnerships and explore international trade opportunities. In addition, the presentation will show how the TIO network collaborates with partners within the Ontario government to deliver services to clients in the Province.

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Connecting to Ontario’s Innovation Ecosystem

 

Padraic Foley, Director, Business Development and Commercialization, OCE

 

OCE is a provincial partner that drives innovation and job growth in Ontario. We collaborate with industry and academia to maximize the commercial impact of research developed in Ontario’s post-secondary institutions and drive the commercialization and adoption of emerging technologies that creates employment opportunities and prosperity across the province.

The presentation will highlight OCEs province-wide platform where we leverage a broad innovation network that links researchers, companies, entrepreneurs, investors, innovators and innovation hubs in over 160 communities across Ontario. We will discuss our program portfolio that takes industry challenges and matches them to specialized expertise from academic institutions, connects innovative SMEs to global supply chains and global firms and provides streamlined access to leading-edge tools, equipment and test-beds, including 5G networks. The presentation will also include information on seed funding for high potential opportunities and the important role OCE plays in de-risking these ventures to make them attractive to early stage angel and venture capital support.

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Conservation Authorities & Municipalities Working Together for Success

 

Sommer Casgrain-Robertson, General Manager, Rideau Valley Conservation Authority

Phil Mosher, Planner, Rideau Valley Conservation Authority

Noelle Reeve, Planner, Tay Valley Township

 

Conservation authorities deliver a range of integrated programs and services on behalf of their member municipalities – programs that are legislated by the Province, as well as programs designed to meet the needs of local watersheds, residents and municipalities. Through conservation authorities, municipalities work together to manage the water they share and the landscape that influences it by making collaborative science-based decisions at the watershed scale. In this session, you will receive a brief overview of conservation authority programs and services. The presentation will then focus on the role of municipalities and conservation authorities in local development review and how their complementary roles fit together to achieve sustainable development. Best practices from across Eastern Ontario will be highlighted to show how municipalities and conservation authorities have been working together to provide a more streamlined customer-focused development review service for applicants. The presentation will then end with a discussion about the future direction of conservation authorities and how the municipal – conservation authority partnership can be further strengthened.

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Updates on Change and Partnership within the Ministry – Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development

 

Mike Temple, Regional Manager, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development

Katie Consack, Service Delivery Manager, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development

Brad Sim, Service Delivery Manager, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development

Scott Ravary, Regional Manager, Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development

 

This the session will include Updates on change and partnership within the ministry

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Ontario’s programs and services to support Investment Attraction

 

Rita Byvelds,Manager, Funding Administration Branch, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

Carrie Manchuk, Manager, Partnership Initiatives, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

 

Investment decisions are determined after analyzing a complex set of cost and timeline variables. This session explores the programs and services that are available at the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade to assist an investor through their investment decision-making process. From site selection to funding programs to assistance navigating permitting and approvals, the Ministry has a suite of complimentary services to support investment attraction in your community. The Regional Development Program, launched last fall, provides funding support through the Eastern Ontario Development Fund and adds an new coordinated approach providing additional services to support business investment, growth and job creation in eastern Ontario. Learn more about EODF and how it can support FDI efforts.

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They Came by Boat: Capitalizing on Tourism in the Village of Manotick

 

Doug Fountain, Principal of Landscape Architecture, Fotenn

Anne Robinson, President of the Manotick Culture, Parks and Recreation Association

Donna Smith, Executive Director, Manotick BIA

 

Over 25 years ago a group of Manotick residents recognized an opportunity to enhance the economic success of the businesses in their village. While the Rideau Canal runs through the heart of Manotick, there was no opportunity for boaters to easily access the services, suppliers and restaurants that were popular among land-based visitors. With over 50,000 boats travelling this World Heritage Waterway, business owners were quite literally watching potential revenue dollars float by. Over the course of more than two decades, various iterations of a marina were explored for Mahogany Bay, the open water inlet closest to the village. For various reasons, a bustling marina never materialized. With renewed growth and housing expansion into Manotick in the early 2010s, the same group of stead-fast business owners and residents resurrected the concept of attracting boaters to their unique Main Street and in 2019 the ribbon was cut on the first phase of the Mahogany Harbour Docks. This case study will share the community partnerships, regulatory challenges and creative funding approach that made this project possible.

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Municipal Broadband – Deploying the High-Speed Connectivity your Community is Demanding – Sponsored by Calix

 

Jason Presement, Regional Vice President, Calix

 

So, you’re faced with addressing the needs of your community to provide high speed Internet connectivity, but you aren’t quite sure how to kick it off. Calix has the experience and know-how to help you get started. During this session, we will review the business models and deployment options, and provide examples of Canadian success stories from other municipalities. Learn from our experience of helping over 180 greenfield organizations launch successful broadband Internet networks.

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The Keys to Engaging and Retaining Great Employees

 

Cathy Ginsberg, People Focus Training Inc.

 

The demographics of the workforce are changing. As a result, the engagement and retention of talented, skilled and committed employees are top of mind for all types of organizations, and municipalities are no exception. Effective engagement strategies are an essential part of the formula for success, when balancing the priorities of efficiency, productivity and performance.

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Key Challenges and Opportunities for Ontario Municipalities in the Post-Covid-19 World

 

Steve Brown,PMP, Manager, Cybersecurity, BDO

Kelly Campbell, MBA, PMP, Partner & National Strategy Lead, BDO

 

As households and businesses around the world shift toward a new normal, the competitive landscape for municipalities is changing. Strategies for attracting industry, talent, investment and resources must also shift in light of the global pandemic and consequential risks. Key opportunities are also emerging as business models and work forces evolve to meet new realities around public health and changing citizen expectations. For many municipalities, this has meant accelerating digital transformations and re-imaging cities and towns to enable both new services and different approaches to service delivery. This acceleration of innovative digital practices, in turn has significant implications for privacy and cybersecurity. As organizations turn to online avenues for engaging with citizens and customers, new risks and responsibilities arise around data security, governance and accountability. Furthermore, there is much to learn about diversity, inclusion and accessibility as municipalities work to provide for our most vulnerable populations and build a sustainable future with modern infrastructure initiatives.

The speakers will discuss the key impacts of COVID-19 on municipalities focused on the following themes: Reimagining Strategy and Cybersecurity.

 

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Up Your Game & Fuel Your Economic Development Efforts with LinkedIn Talent Insights!

 

Denyse Cowling, Public Sector Lead – Talent Solutions, LinkedIn

 

Understand how LinkedIn’s data and tools can Fuel Your Economic Recovery and Growth Efforts across the current COVID impacted landscape. Learn how all levels of governments are using our platform and tools to formulate economic recovery planning through unprecedented access to skills, migration and bench-marking data for local, regional, and the global workforces. In this discussion, we will demonstrate how in unprecedented economic impacts across the global economy, LinkedIn’s tools and data are being used to drive economic recovery and development in areas such as: understanding impacts of COVID on your regions employers and workforce; upskilling or reskilling your workforces; foreign direct investment attraction; innovation investment; migration policy; and, labour analysis. You will leave this session with an understanding around what LinkedIn’s data and tools can do to help your organization drive better policy and competitive advantages in your economic recovery efforts.

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The Federal Development Agency for Southern Ontario

 

Ann-Marie Kelleher-Byers, Senior Economic Development Officer, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

 

For over 10 years, FedDev Ontario has actively worked to advance and diversify the southern Ontario economy through funding opportunities and business services that support innovation and growth. FedDev Ontario offers a number of services in the region, tailored to support aspiring and established entrepreneurs and businesses perform at their highest potential. The Government of Canada recognizes the vital role established growth-oriented firms play in creating jobs and developing the country’s economy. It also recognizes the unique challenges these firms face when trying to innovate, increase their capabilities and succeed in a global market. This session will highlight programs and services available to eastern Ontario economic developers, clients and partners.

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A Circular Economy with Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) – Sponsored by Enbridge Gas Inc.

 

Joey Cyples, Specialist, Alternative Fuels, Business Development, Enbridge Gas Inc.

 

The City of Toronto is set to transform its organic waste into RNG. The resulting near zero emission RNG can be used to fuel the city’s waste collection trucks. This circular economy approach is a cost-effective and resilient solution to help municipalities lead the transition to net zero. Enbridge Gas will share how we help Ontario communities create a sustainable future through RNG production and our municipal transportation program.

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Housing and Economic Development are Inextricably Linked

 

Richard Allen, Manager of Economic Development, Frontenac County

Trevor Crowe, Prince Edward County

Karen Fischer, AREDA, OMAFRA Economic Development Division

Karen Poste, Manager, Economic and Strategic Initiatives, City of Belleville

 

Many employers have identified the link between housing costs and availability; employee recruitment, productivity, and retention; and their own bottom line. Municipalities are recognizing this and taking steps to review their processes and encourage development, attract entrepreneurs and support existing business demands.

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How to do a Health & Safety Risk Assessment

 

Jeff Pajot, CRSP, CCPE, Public Services Health & Safety Association

 

Accidents continue to have deleterious effects on workers, employers and society. Many of these effects are hidden. Originally, workers were blamed for most workplace accidents. More recent evidence puts the responsibility on the management system, or lack thereof. You must give health and safety the same emphasis as customer service, finance, production and integrate it into your way of doing business. Integrating health and safety into your overall management system is the only way to achieve high productivity and quality, and to prevent injury/illness in your municipality. One the most fundamental skills in preventing workplace injury, illness and death is learning how to conduct a good-quality health & safety risk assessment. This hands-on workshop will teach the participants:

  • The keys to injury/illness prevention
  • Why do risk assessments and how it relates to injury prevention
  • How to complete a Risk Assessment

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2020 Pandemic Planning for Your Workplace

 

Matthew Savino, Managing Partner, SHRP Limited

 

COVID-19 continues to have an unprecedented impact on workplaces and communities everywhere. Join this session to learn more about best practices and tools for managing Human Resources issues during these challenging times. This session will be led by Matthew Savino of SHRP Limited, a leading management-side Human Resources Consulting firm based in Peterborough, Ontario.

Matthew will address frequently-asked questions about the impact of COVID-19 on the workplace and how to prepare during these challenging times, including a discussion of key employment and health and safety considerations. This is an area where government programs are quickly changing and adapting to new conditions. The session will review the state of current assistance programs including the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) as well as any new programs and leave provisions under the Employment Standards Act (ESA).

If you are considering the updates to your pandemic planning policies or the implementation of these measures, then this session is a ‘must see’.

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Ontario’s Program and Services for Exporters

 

Marcelo Grinfeld, Senior Business Advisor – Eastern Region, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

Steven Karpenko, Senior Export Advisor, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

 

Businesses are challenged with finding their way through global markets. Learn what the Ministry can do to support your new and existing exporters and how export specialists can help you and your businesses navigate the complexity of exports from understanding rules and regulations to planning new markets.

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Big Storytelling: A Powerful Tool for Tourism

 

Chantal Tranchemontagne, Big Catch Communications & Perch magazine

Nicholas Seguin, Manager of Economic Development, Communications, and Tourism, SDG Counties

 

Communities—whether local or global, physical or virtual—need to actively tell stories to engage with their audiences. Why? Because stories extend meaning, purpose, and identity. Because stories stick. Because stories bind us together. In this lively session, a marketing professional and an economic development manager will: 1. Explain the neuroscience of what makes stories so sticky 2. Show how storytelling in tourism collateral helped to create a collective identity 3. Provide a series of takeaways to help integrate strategy and story This presentation looks through the lens of Economic Developers to explore how communities can communicate more authentically and effectively with their audiences. It will include case studies, interactive elements (including real-time audience response software), and a no-holds-barred Q&A.

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Ontario Ombudsman & Municipalities: Latest Trends & Updates on Investigations

 

Laura Pettigrew, General Counsel, Office of the Ontario Ombudsman

 

The Ontario Ombudsman takes and resolves complaints about more than 500 provincial ministries, agencies, crown corporations, as well as Ontario’s 444 municipalities. Our Office works with municipalities to resolve issues – including complaints about everything from law enforcement, to housing, to Ontario Works, to drainage. The Ombudsman also acts as closed meeting investigator for more than half of Ontario’s municipalities, investigating complaints about illegal closed meetings and providing helpful resources for municipal councillors and staff. As with all complaints we receive, we work to find a resolution at the lowest possible level. With municipalities, this means referring people to local officials to resolve their issues first. During this session, we will walk attendees through how we work collaboratively with municipalities to handle complaints. As well, we will discuss key findings related to trends in municipal complaints, elaborate on our office’s approach to municipal oversight and share updates on our office’s most notable investigations; including Inside Job: An investigation into matters relating to the Regional Municipality of Niagara’s hiring of its Chief Administrative Officer.

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Reprisal Clauses and Adjudication Under the New Construction Act

 

Todd D. Storms, Templeman LLP

 

The presentation will focus on reprisal clauses and the pros and cons of broadening the scope of these clauses to include the new adjudication regime under the newly amended Construction Act. The presentation would briefly state the common use of reprisal clauses in municipal construction contracts, the new adjudication system under the Construction Act, and then discuss the advantages and disadvantages of broadening the scope of the reprisal clauses to include adjudication. The presentation will focus on recent case law on the subject, and provide the attendees with examples of where the clauses are of use and samples of what they look like.

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The Cross Border Partnership Program: Building Meaningful Relationships with First Nations

 

Simon McLinden, Cornwall and The Counties Community Futures Development Corporation

Lesley Thompson, Executive Director, Cornwall and The Counties Community Futures Development Corporation

 

The Cross-Border Partnership Program is an economic development project based out of the Cornwall and The Counties Community Futures Development Corporation. Our project focuses on building strong relationships both culturally and economically between the First Nation of Akwesasne and the municipalities that surround it. In our presentation we will highlight our achievements and successes, as well as define our established best practices when it comes to building meaningful and productive relationships with our First Nations neighbours. Also expanding on how those relationships and best practices have set us up to manage major joint projects both locally and nationally. We plan to highlight how our program has opened up doors to major collaborative projects and access to funding in our region that may otherwise have not have been available.

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Affordable Housing Innovation in Canada and Beyond

 

Arlene Etchen, Outreach Specialist, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Marina Sloutsky, Outreach Representative , Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

 

Many communities in Ontario are facing an economic crisis because of a lack of affordable housing. This issue impacts many community members ranging from an employer looking for workers, to a young person just starting out or a senior looking for a way to age-in-place. There are a range of solutions that are needed to meet these diverse needs. In this session, we will look at award-winning approaches to affordable housing in North America – featuring ideas in construction, financing and policy. The session will also look at what is happening in affordable housing in Canada under the National Housing Strategy and how municipalities can partner with their communities to develop affordable housing projects.

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How to Retain Young Graduates in Your Community?

 

Donna Gillespie, CEO, Kingston Economic Development Corporation

Nour Mazloum, Communications and Events Officer, Kingston Economic Development Corporation and QCA:K Graduate

Alan Rottenberg, Founder, William Harris Venture Fund

 

The Queen’s Career Apprenticeship: Kingston (QCA:K) is an innovative program, which connects new graduates from the arts, humanities and social science disciplines within the Faculty of Arts and Science at Queens University with a Kingston employer. Employers who find the right fit through the program and commit to a 12-month contract, are reimbursed for 4 months of the gross salary to a maximum of $4,000 per month. Too many university graduates are having trouble securing meaningful employment upon graduation. This reality is detrimental to our young people and to the Canadian economy as a whole. New graduates, particularly those with an Arts degree (Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts) are struggling to enter their chosen careers. Empower companies to hire young professionals and keep talent and recruit locally. The program launched in 2018 and is being funded by a private donation from the Alan Rottenberg Family Foundation. The grant will pay for 4 months of the 1-year apprenticeship to a maximum of $4,000 per month. Since 2018, Over 25 graduates hired and working in Kingston since 2018 through QCA:K. $1M in private investment. Over $3M in new payroll since 2018.

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Constructing and Executing a Social Strategy for Economic Development Agencies and Municipalities

 

Jennifer Baker, Jennifer Baker Consulting Ltd. – Simplifying Social Media

 

Social media is one of the many tools you can use to bring your economic development agency or municipality to life. The key to success, however, is leveraging these platforms with a detailed strategy. Every social media platform serves a unique purpose and requires its own unique content and messaging. If you’re looking for strategic guidance to improve your agency or municipality’s social media presence, this session is for you.

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Learning Through Experience: What Westawayin has Taught us about the Duty to Consult

 

Gary Pritchard, Manager of Environment and Consultations, Cambium Indigenous Professional Services

 

Learning through experience. What westawayin has taught us about the duty to consult…? The Crown’s duty to consult can vary widely and depend on the circumstances. When the Crown’s duty to consult is triggered, all parties are expected to participate in the consultation process in good faith (with sincere or honest intentions, regardless of the outcome or action). But where does this leave local municipalities when the crown to Nation relationship goes of the rails? How can municipalities work with local and treaty holder First Nation communities to minimize the impact to their daily operations? We will discuss the every evolving field of Indigenous Relationship and help educate everyone on the facts.

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Regional Labour Market Initiatives

 

Maureen Adams, CAO, City of Cornwall

Craig Desjardins, City of Kingston

Kathryn Wood, EOLC Project Coordinator

This session will provide an update on the various methods by which the Eastern Ontario Leadership Council is addressing labour market issues that predated – but have been amplified by – the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes the challenges of trying to help employers and workers find better ways to get back and forth to work; assisting decision-makers to design programs that will prepare our labour market for the jobs of the future; addressing labour shortages and skills mismatches; and understanding the impact of the “work from home” phenomenon.

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Economic Impact and Beyond – the Role of the Charitable Sector

 

Louis Béland, Session Facilitator

Leslie Dunford-Yee, Vice Chair, Council for Persons with Disabilities

John McNutt, President and CEO, JA Peterborough, Lakeland, Muskoka

Martha Woods, Executive Director, Eastern Ontario Training Board

 

The charitable sector plays an important role in supporting a community’s needs and addressing key issues facing our world, but the sector can also contribute to a region’s economic well-being. According to industry stats, there are over 170,000 charitable and non-profit organizations across Canada. Each of these organizations have a distinct role and mission that supports and provides value and, ultimately, creates community impact. Non-profit organizations employ staff, engage community volunteers, and generate the necessary funding to support the delivery of important mission-related activities that help improve our communities, our region, our province, and our country. Charities and non-profit organizations partner with corporations, academic institutions, and government to positively advance their impact and meet the communities dynamic and changing needs. This panel represents a cross-section of local charities and will examine the impact that charities make on communities and their economic development. Hear first-hand on how you can activate growth and greater impact in your community by leveraging the power of the charitable sector.

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Strengthening Municipalities Through Energy Choices – Sponsored by IESO

 

Candice Trickey, Director of Corporate & Regulatory Affairs in the Policy, Engagement, and Innovation, Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO)

 

A reliable and affordable supply of electricity is a foundation for well being and prosperity. The IESO works with communities to support growth and ensure that their long- and short-term priorities are considered in the electricity planning process. Join the IESO and learn about innovation in Ontario’s power system and how your municipality can participate in ongoing discussions, exploring solutions like community-owned generation, energy storage and other emerging technologies that can support economic development, address local energy priorities and contribute to your community’s energy planning needs.

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Ontario’s Journey Towards a Circular Economy. Are There Benefits for Rural Ontario Municipalities?

 

Rob Arkell, B.Comm, M. Sustainability, LEED AP, Senior Operations Manager Cambium Inc.

 

The Circular Economy is a massive shift in thinking and in the manner in which our economy and businesses operate. It has been touted as a viable substitute for the prevailing linear economy, which is described as a “take-make-use-waste” approach. Its two most prominent objectives are economic prosperity and environmental quality. Estimates in Europe alone have noted an economic benefit of almost two trillion dollars by 2030!

Closer to home, Ontario has committed to moving towards a Circular Economy via the Waste-Free Ontario Act, 2016 and its enabling legislation the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016. The Province’s current focus is on individual producer responsibility, but the circular economy has so much more potential. For rural Ontario municipalities it can result in operating cost reductions and possibly in economic development.

Our engaging session will begin with an overview of the circular economy concept and its many fascinating components. We will then look at current examples of the concept in action – both companies and in cities. Our session will conclude with a high-level discussion of the opportunities for rural Ontario municipalities, and what role they can play.

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Avoiding Stakeholder Slump: Energizing Teams in the Time of Covid-19 – Sponsored by the Eastern Ontario College Consortium- Consortium des Collèges de l’est de l’Ontario

 

Victoria Miles, Eastern Ontario College Consortium – Consortium des Collèges de l’est de l’Ontario

 

What does it take to lead community stakeholders, employees and volunteers today? Effective, empathetic, and experienced people who aren’t afraid to be real, yet highly accountable. The rules have changed, and leaders need to stay ahead of the shifts, so their teams can adapt and be ready for whatever is around the next corner. Join in and find out how leaders of remote and blended teams can expand their roles and gain deeper insights into the hidden dynamics that may be undermining effectiveness. Leave feeling confident and equipped to start some new habits immediately.

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Fostering Local – Sponsored by Cogeco

 

Tim Caddigan, Senior Director, Programming and Community Relations, Cogeco

 

How can we support each other in these challenging times? How can we support our local businesses and, as well, our local economic recovery?

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Regional COVID-19 Economic Recovery Modelling

 

Brett Crowley, Project Coordinator for Limestone Analytics

Bahman Kashi , President, Limestone Analytics

Huw Lloyd-Ellis,Professor in the Economics Department, Queen’s University

Kathryn Wood, EOLC Project Coordinator

 

When the lockdown restrictions hit with full force in mid-March, the Eastern Ontario Leadership Council knew that it needed to develop a way to track the economic impact of the pandemic across the regional economy, with a specific focus on its labour market. A new partnership was born with Limestone Analytics, based in Kingston, which quickly allowed the EOLC to receive detailed assessments and projections about the ongoing status of Eastern Ontario’s economy.

Using tailored input-output modelling techniques, Limestone Analytics has estimated what the impact of COVID-19 has been to date and created scenario-based projections for what the GDP and employment impact could be over the coming months. This allows the EOLC to understand both current and potential impacts in what is still a very uncertain economic environment. In addition to modelling impact and formulating a range of forward-looking scenarios, Limestone Analytics also created an online dashboard to see how the pandemic’s impact varies across the region, and across sectors.

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Ontario’s Programs and Services to support growth and recovery

 

Jasjit Bawa, Manager, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade’s Funding

Lynne Groulx, Director, Business Advisory Services Branch – Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade

 

Today more than ever, businesses are struggling to find support for their businesses. Learn about how the Ministry works with established firms to understand business needs and regional growth opportunities and to build the capacity of small and medium sized enterprises to scale and grow. Get the latest update regarding the Regional Development Program, launched last fall, which provides funding support through the Eastern Ontario Development Fund and adds a new coordinated approach providing additional services to support business investment, growth and job creation in eastern Ontario.

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