The City of Thompson is expected to join other stakeholders, and sign a document that will unite the North.
At Monday’s council meeting, Manager of Community Futures North Central Development, Tim Johnston, presented a declaration formed by a number of stakeholders. It outlines common values for sustainable development north of the 53rd parallel.
Mayor Dennis Fenske says stakeholders are finally getting together to speak as one voice:
"Many times, many decisions, whether it be economic development or sustainability about the North, are made on Broadway with little or no consolation, or piecemeal consultations to the actual residents of northern Manitoba. So this process I was very proud to be part of, very pleased with the input of everybody".
An official launch of the document is expected to take place before the end of the year.
The goal is to show the document to politicians, ahead of the upcoming provincial election.
