Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Plans for Economic Development Agency Get a Rough Ride

Some members of city council are raising concerns about a proposed new regional economic development agency for northwestern Ontario.

Councillor Rory McMillan says he doesn't like some of the proposed governance models for the agency, which potentially could have a board with as many as 32 members.

Mayor Dave Canfield says while he can understand the concerns, he supports the Economic Development Agency in principal.

Canfield adds that the regional economic development agency will be one of the issues up for discussion next week at the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association Conference in Kenora.