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The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission, in partnership with the City of Thunder Bay (Community Services) and the Thunder Bay Multicultural Association, has completed a Welcoming Communities Analysis to strengthen support for newcomers and advance long-term population growth, aligned with the City of Thunder Bay’s Growth Action Plan.

 The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Samantha Finelli as its newest board member. A respected business leader with extensive experience leading large-scale operations across Northern Ontario, Samantha brings valuable expertise in strategic planning, talent development, and organizational leadership.

The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is celebrating another successful year at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada Convention 2026 (PDAC), where Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario stood out on the international mining stage.

Two local leaders and one major sporting event from Thunder Bay have been named finalists for the Sport Event Congress PRESTIGE Sport Tourism Awards.

The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is actively supporting the growth of the city’s defence sector, helping local businesses access new opportunities in federal procurement and international supply chains.

The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is celebrating another successful year at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada Convention 2026 (PDAC), where Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario stood out on the international mining stage.

Today, Tourism Thunder Bay officially released the 2026 Thunder Bay Experience Guide, Tourism’s official visitor guide for travel to Thunder Bay. The launch was celebrated with tourism partners at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery.

The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the first year of the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), a five-year federal economic immigration program designed to help communities attract and retain skilled workers.

The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC), City of Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce welcome the Ontario government’s announcement opening applications for the Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program, with Thunder Bay now officially eligible.