The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) welcomes the Government of Canada’s decision to make the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) permanent, solidifying support for local employers in addressing workforce needs and attracting skilled talent.
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC), in partnership with the City of Thunder Bay, is inviting residents to have their say in shaping the future of Thunder Bay’s identity through a community-wide perception survey.
Today, the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) hosted the Thunder Bay Mining Connections: Reverse Expo, bringing together regional mining operations and local suppliers and service providers to strengthen business relationships and create new economic opportunities across Northwestern Ontario.
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is pleased to announce it has successfully secured the Thunder Bay District Census Division’s participation in the 2026–2027 Regional Economic Development through Immigration (REDI) initiative, delivered through Ontario’s Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP).
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC)’s Tourism Thunder Bay is pleased to announce $250,000 in funding support for the Grand Slam of Curling through the CEDC Tourism Development Fund.
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is pleased to once again support the Central Canada Resource Expo (Cen-Can), Thunder Bay’s largest mining, forestry and energy conference, taking place September 9–10, 2026.
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) and Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce are pleased to see the Government of Canada announcement of a major VIA Rail passenger car contract, with our local Alstom facilities. This investment builds on the federal government’s broader Buy Canadian approach, which prioritizes Canadian workers, businesses and domestic supply chains through public procurement.
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is proud to announce the launch of Welcome Home: A Guide to Thunder Bay Living (the “Welcome Guide”). Developed as part of CEDC’s Community Development Pillar, the Welcome Guide directly supports CEDC’s commitment to collaborating with community partners to strengthen welcoming and retention initiatives.
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is celebrating the success of the 2026 Summer Company program, as a new group of ambitious young entrepreneurs transforms innovative ideas into thriving summer businesses across Thunder Bay.
