2018 COMMUNITY PROFILE

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This project was proudly funded by the Northern Communities Investment Readiness (NCIR)

V 1.0 February 2018 © 2018 Town of Ignace

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Although all data is believed to be the most accurate and up-to-date, the reader is advised to verify all data before making any decisions based upon the information contained in this document.

For further information, please contact:

Jason Felix Economic Development Manager (EDM) The Corporation of the Township of Ignace 34 Main Street (Hwy 17), PO Box 248, Ignace, ON P0T 1T0 Telephone: 807-934-2202 Web: ignace.ca

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Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ...... 1 Economic History ...... 1 Location ...... 3 Climate ...... 5 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES ...... 7 Township’s Vision, Mission and Core Values ...... 7 Economic Development Plans ...... 7 Key industries ...... 7 Investment Opportunities ...... 7 DEMOGRAPHICS ...... 8 Population Size and Growth ...... 8 Age Profile ...... 9 Language Characteristics ...... 11 Mobility Characteristics ...... 12 Level of Education ...... 13 Income ...... 15 LABOUR FORCE ...... 17 Key Indicators ...... 17 Labour Force by Industry ...... 18 Labour Force by Occupation ...... 19 Place of Work ...... 21 General Wages by Occupation ...... 22 Largest Employers ...... 23 TRANSPORTATION AND SHIPPING ...... 26 Highways ...... 26 Bus Services ...... 27 Rail Services ...... 27 Airports ...... 28 Ports ...... 28 TAXES AND UTILITIES ...... 29 Local Property Tax Rates ...... 29 Federal and Provincial Tax Rates ...... 29 Waste Management ...... 31 Electricity ...... 32 Natural Gas ...... 34 Water and Sewer ...... 35 BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT RELATED FEES ...... 36 Development and Planning Related Fees/Charges ...... 36

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BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ...... 37 National and Provincial Support ...... 37 Regional Organizations ...... 39 Education, Employment, and Training...... 40 Workforce Training and Employment Services ...... 41 Real Estate ...... 43 Financial Agencies ...... 43 QUALITY OF LIFE ...... 44 Housing Characteristics ...... 44 Health, Social and Community Services ...... 45 Protective Services ...... 46 Education ...... 47 Post Secondary Education ...... 47 Recreation and Tourism ...... 49 Events ...... 51 Local Media ...... 52 Communication Providers ...... 52

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List of Tables Table 1: Temperature Normals, Averages and Extremes (based on 1981-2010 data)...... 5 Table 2: Precipitation Normals, Averages and Extremes (based on 1981-2010 data) ...... 6 Table 3: Census Population Over Time ...... 8 Table 4: Age Profile of the Estimated Population, 2017 ...... 10 Table 5: Language Characteristics, 2017 ...... 11 Table 6: Ignace Mobility Rates, 2017 ...... 12 Table 7: Educational Attainment, 2017 ...... 14 Table 8: Total Individual Income Levels, 2017...... 15 Table 9: Economic Family and Household Income Levels, 2017 ...... 16 Table 10: Labour Force Characteristics, 2017 ...... 17 Table 11: NOCS-Labour Force by Occupation, 2017 ...... 20 Table 12: Where the Resident Labour Force Works, 2016 ...... 21 Table 13: Place of Residence for Persons Working in Ignace, 2016 ...... 21 Table 14: General Wages (Northwestern Region, Ontario) by Occupation, 2017 ...... 22 Table 15: Largest Public-Sector Employers ...... 23 Table 16: Largest Private Sector Employers ...... 25 Table 17: Distance to Major Urban Centres...... 26 Table 18: Distance to Major US Border Crossings ...... 26 Table 19: Local Property Tax Rates, 2017 ...... 29 Table 20: Corporate Taxes – General Corporation (2017 – 2018) ...... 29 Table 21: Corporate Taxes – Canadian Controlled (2017 – 2018) ...... 29 Table 22: Sales Tax ...... 29 Table 23: Combined Federal and Provincial Personal Income Tax, 2018 ...... 30 Table 24: Waste Management Locations ...... 31 Table 25: Hydro Rates, 2018 ...... 32 Table 26: Water and Sewer Rates, 2017 ...... 35

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Table 27: Planning Fees, 2017 ...... 36 Table 28: Dwelling Characteristics, 2017 ...... 44 Table 29: Protective Service Providers ...... 46 Table 30: Elementary and Secondary Schools ...... 47 Table 31: Newspapers ...... 52 Table 32: Radio Stations ...... 52 Table 33: Service Providers ...... 52

List of Figures

Figure 1: Ignace Location Map ...... 3 Figure 2: Ignace Local Map ...... 4 Figure 3: Ignace Climate Norms, 1981 to 2010 ...... 6 Figure 4: Age Profile, Census Population Over Time, 2006-2016 ...... 9 Figure 5: Educational Attainment, Age Group 25-64, 2017 ...... 13 Figure 6: Distribution of Household Income Levels, 2017 ...... 16

Figure 7: NAICS-Labour Force by Industry, 2017 ...... 18 Figure 8: Labour Force by Occupation, 2017 ...... 19

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INTRODUCTION

Economic History

he Township of Ignace was established in 1879 when the Canadian Pacific Railway was built through the area. Ignace was named by Sir Sandford T Fleming after his Iroquois guide, Ignace Mentour. The Township became a railway division point mid-way between Kenora and Fort William (Thunder Bay), with marshaling and maintenance facilities, station, employee houses and railroad YMCA. The Township was incorporated in 1908 and continued as a railroad town for another half-century. By the 1950’s, changes in rail transport forced the CPR to begin cutting back operations in Ignace. The Trans-Canada Highway was built in the late 1930’s, opening up the country for further development and new opportunities including growth in the service sector and establishment of tourist camps. The building of the Trans- Canada Pipeline through the Township in the 1950’s and the construction of Highway 599 in the 1960’s provided further stimulus for growth within the community. Persistent growth in Ignace occurred throughout the 1960’s as a result of continued expansion of forestry operations and rapid development of mining interests in the area. Along with the influx of miners and their families, the area also became home for some 150 employees of Canadian Forest Products Limited (the forerunner of Resolute Forest Products). This rapid increase in population provided for substantial community development, including the construction of over 100 new housing units, modern sewage and water treatment facilities, a public elementary/secondary school, a French Catholic elementary school, a recreation facility and numerous new businesses. Ignace continued to flourish into the mid 1980’s until the downsizing and ultimate closure of the mines in 1991, coupled with the downsizing of forestry jobs due to mechanization. Transportation plays a key role in the local economy given that the CP railway, the Trans-Canada Highway and the Trans-Canada Pipeline runs through the Township. Tourism is a staple of the area’s economy with a number of fishing and hunting resorts in the vicinity. The community is now promoting Highway 599 as the best route to the ‘Ring of Fire’ mineral wealth in the far north and is a prime candidate in the site selection process for a deep geologic repository for used

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nuclear fuel. The Township continues to explore this possibility with the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) which is responsible for used nuclear fuel. The Township of Ignace is now focused on strengthening its local economy through strategic approaches aimed at building the right capacity to accommodate the right type of investments as it positions itself for long term sustainable growth and development.

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Location

The Township of Ignace is located within the Kenora District of Northwestern Ontario. It is located on the Trans-Canada Highway, two and a half hours west of Thunder Bay, five and a half hours east of Winnipeg. Highway 599, Ontario’s most northerly paved highway, starts in Ignace, leading north to Savant Lake, Pickle Lake and winter roads further north to many First Nations communities. Figure 1: Ignace Location Map

Source: Google Maps McSweeney & Associates, 2018

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Ignace is conveniently located at the intersection of Highway 17 (Trans-Canada Highway) and Secondary Highway 599, and on the Canadian Pacific Railway. Within this ideal location, Ignace benefits from extensive transportation networks of rail and roads, alongside pristine wilderness. For example, the Township is located 230 kilometres from U.S. Customs and Border Protection – Fort Frances.

Figure 2: Ignace Local Map

Source: Google Maps, 2018

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Climate

Ignace derives its climatic data from the Environment Canada staffed Dryden Airport Weather Station.

Table 1: Temperature Normals, Averages and Extremes (based on 1981-2010 data)

(°C) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Daily -16.8 -12.7 -5.8 3 10.8 16.2 18.9 17.8 11.7 4.2 -5.2 -13.5 Average

Daily -11.6 -7.3 -0.1 8.8 16.9 21.7 24.3 23.1 16.5 8.2 -1.6 -9.1 Maximum

Daily -21.9 -18.1 -11.5 -2.8 4.7 10.5 13.4 12.4 6.8 0.3 -8.8 -17.8 Minimum

Extreme 6.7 10.4 16.7 28.3 33.8 37.5 35.6 35.4 34.4 24.9 20.6 8 Maximum

Extreme -43.3 -40.8 -34.6 -23 -10.9 -1.5 2 -0.4 -4.4 -12.4 -33 -38.3 Minimum

Source: Environment Canada, Dryden Airport, Ontario Weather Station. * This station meets WMO standards for temperature. http://climate.weather.gc.ca/climate_normals/results_1981_2010_e.html?searchType=stnName&txtStationNam e=dryden&searchMethod=contains&txtCentralLatMin=0&txtCentralLatSec=0&txtCentralLongMin=0&txtCentralL ongSec=0&stnID=3953&dispBack=0

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Figure 3: Ignace Climate Norms, 1981 to 2010

30 140

20 120

100 10 80 0 60 -10 40

-20 20

-30 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Precipitation (mm) Daily Average (°C) Daily Maximum (°C) Daily Minimum (°C)

Source: Environment Canada, Dryden Airport, Ontario Weather Station. * This station meets WMO standards for temperature. http://bit.ly/2azQReO

Table 2: Precipitation Normals, Averages and Extremes (based on 1981-2010 data)

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Rainfall (mm) 0 2 7 25 69 115 103 84 88 49 13 1 Snowfall (cm) 30 20 25 14 3 0 0 0 1 15 35 31 Precipitation 27 20 30 40 73 115 103 84 89 64 47 29 (mm) Average Snow 30 34 27 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 19 Depth (cm) Median Snow 30 34 27 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 19 Depth (cm) Extreme Daily Precipitation 36 19 25 36 51 67 92 57 70 48 30 18 (mm) Extreme Snow 56 60 64 57 10 0 0 0 1 21 49 80 Depth (cm) Source: Environment Canada from Dryden Airport weather station.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES Township’s Vision, Mission and Core Values

Economic Development Plans

Key Industries

Investment Opportunities

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DEMOGRAPHICS Population Size and Growth

The following table presents the past and current population size according to the census, as well as the current and projected population estimates. Table 3: Census Population Over Time

Region 2006 2011 2016 2017* 2022* 2027*

Town of 1,431 1,202 1,202 1,250 1,250 1,248 Ignace % Change -16.3% -16.0% 0.0% / -0.02% -0.12% Region 2006 2011 2016 2017* 2022* 2027*

Ontario 12,160,282 12,851,821 13,448,494 14,125,923 14,792,667 15,490,880

% Change 6.6% 5.7% 4.6% / 4.7% 4.7% Source: Statistics Canada 2006, 2011, 2016. McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2017. * Census data only accounts for those who answered the census, while Manifold data is an estimate of the entire population. Because of the difference in methodology, they are not directly comparable.

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Age Profile

In 2017, the Township of Ignace had a diverse population profile. Approximately 11% of the population was aged 14 years or younger. Moreover, 64% of the population in the Town of Ignace is within the “normal working age”: 15 to 64 years old. Township of Ignace has a slightly older population, relative to the province; the median age in the Township is 53, compared to 42 in Ontario, and the average age was 48 compared to the provincial figure of 42.

Over the last 10 years, the census population has seen the biggest decline in the groups of persons aged 5 to 9 and persons aged 45-49. The largest growth in population was in persons aged 60 to 69. Figure 4: Age Profile, Census Population Over Time, 2006-2016 160 2006 140 120 2011 100 2016 80 60 40 20 0

Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2017.

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Table 4: Age Profile of the Estimated Population, 2017

Characteristics Ignace Ignace (%) Ontario (%)

Total Population 1,250 100.0% 100.0% 46 3.7 5.3 0 to 4 years 5 to 9 years 38 3.0 5.4 48 3.8 5.4 10 to 14 years 15 to 19 years 79 6.3 5.6 20 to 24 years 71 5.7 6.4 25 to 29 years 51 4.1 6.5 30 to 34 years 50 4.0 6.2 MEDIAN AGE: 35 to 39 years 55 4.4 6.2 40 to 44 years 72 5.8 6.4 53 45 to 49 years 60 4.8 6.9 50 to 54 years 109 8.7 7.7 AVERAGE AGE: 55 to 59 years 122 9.8 7.6 60 to 64 years 129 10.3 6.6 48 65 to 69 years 105 8.4 5.6 92 7.4 4.3 70 to 74 years 75 to 79 years 62 5.0 3.1 38 3.0 2.2 80 to 84 years 85 years and over 23 1.8 2.3

Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2017.

Residents in the working age “15-64” represent 64% of the population in Ignace.

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Language Characteristics

When it comes to knowledge of Canada’s official languages, over 86% of the residents in the Township of Ignace speak English only, which is the same as the provincial figure. Approximately 13% of the population in the Township speaks both English and French. Table 5: Language Characteristics, 2017 Township of Township of Ontario (%) Characteristics Ignace Ignace (%)

Total Population 1,250 100.0% 100.0% English only 1,080 86.4% 86.4% French only 5 0.4% 0.3% English and French 165 13.2% 11.0% Neither English nor French 0 0.0% 2.3% Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2017.

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Mobility Characteristics

Residents in the Township of Ignace are less likely to change place of residence within one or five years, compared to the province (Table 6). Those moving to the Township of Ignace tend to relocate from within the province rather than outside of Ontario or Canada. Table 6: Ignace Mobility Rates, 2017 Town of Town of Ontario Characteristics Ignace Ignace (%) (%)

Mobility status – place of residence status 1 year ago1 Total population 1,250 100.0% 100.0% Non-movers2 1,131 90.5 87.9 Movers3 119 9.5 12.1 13% OF Non-migrants4 51 4.1 7.1 RESIDENTS Migrants5 68 5.4 5.0 Internal migrants 68 5.4 4.0 MOVED TO Intra-provincial migrants 68 5.4 3.6 THE TOWN Interprovincial migrants 0 0.0 0.5 OF IGNACE 0 0.0 1.0 External migrants IN THE LAST Mobility status – place of residence status 5 years ago Total population 1,250 100.0% 100.0% 5 YEARS! Non-movers 894 71.5 61.1 Movers 356 28.5 38.9 Non-migrants 191 15.3 21.5 Migrants 165 13.2 17.4 Internal migrants 165 13.2 13.4 Intra-provincial migrants 118 9.4 11.8 Interprovincial migrants 47 3.8 1.5 External migrants 0 0.0 5.1 Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2017.

1 Refers to the relationship between a person's usual place of residence on Census Day and his or her usual place of residence one year earlier. A person is classified as a non-mover if no difference exists. Otherwise, a person is classified as a mover and this categorization is called Mobility status (1 year ago). 2 Non-movers are persons who, on Census Day, were living at the same address as the one at which they resided one year earlier. 3 Movers are persons who, on Census Day, were living at a different address from the one at which they resided one year earlier. 4 Non-migrants are movers who, on Census Day, were living at a different address, but in the same census subdivision (CSD) as the one they lived in one year earlier. 5 Migrants are movers who, on Census Day, were residing in a different CSD one year earlier (internal migrants) or who were living outside Canada one year earlier (external migrants).

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Level of Education

Figures 5 and 6, and Table 6 indicate the level of educational attainment in 2016:  Over 80% of residents in Township of Ignace have a certificate, diploma or degree, compared to 88% of residents in Ontario.  Township of Ignace has more (24%) College, CEGEP or other non- university certificates compared to Ontario (20%).  The Township of Ignace has more than double the percentage of residents with apprenticeship or trades certificates/diplomas, compared to the province.

Figure 5: Educational Attainment, Age Group 25-64, 2017

University certificate, diploma or 33.1% degree 8.3%

College, CEGEP or other non- 23.7% university certificate or diploma 19.6% 80% of residents in the Apprenticeship or trades certificate 7.5% Town of Ignace or diploma 16.7% have a diploma, certificate, or 24.1% High school certificate or equivalent degree. 35.7%

11.5% No certificate, diploma or degree 19.6%

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40%

Ontario Ignace

Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2017.

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The most common level of post-secondary education in the Township of Ignace is College or other non- university diplomas, attained by approximately 127 residents.

Table 7: Educational Attainment, 2017

Town of Town of Ontario Characteristics Ignace Ignace (%) (%)

Total population 25 to 64 years 647 100.0% 100.0% No certificate, diploma or degree 127 19.6 11.5

Certificate, diploma or degree 520 80.4 88.5 High school certificate or equivalent 231 35.7 24.1

Postsecondary certificate, diploma or 289 44.7 64.4 degree

Apprenticeship or trades certificate or 108 16.7 7.5 diploma College, CEGEP or other non-university 127 19.6 23.7 certificate or diploma

University certificate, diploma or degree 54 8.3 33.1 University certificate or diploma below 0 0.0 4.4 bachelor level University certificate or degree 54 8.3 28.7

Bachelor's degree 30 4.6 17.7 University certificate or diploma above 24 3.7 11.1 bachelor level

Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2017. Note that this table has been broken up into 4 sections by a black line marker, which indicates a breakdown follows of one of the categories from the previous section.

Bachelor’s Degree is the most common type of university education in the Township of Ignace, same as in Ontario.

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Income

The most common individual income level in the Township of Ignace was between $20,000-29,000, same as in the province.

Table 8: Total Individual Income Levels, 2017 Town of Town of Ontario Characteristics Ignace Ignace (%) (%)

Total population 15 years+ 1,118 100.0% 100.0% Without income 75 7% 5.3 Approximately With income 1,043 93% 94.7 39% of Under $5,000 126 11% 9.5 residents in the $5,000 to $9,999 109 10% 7.0 Town of Ignace $10,000 to $14,999 163 15% 8.1 $15,000 to $19,999 97 9% 8.4 earned $30,000 $20,000 to $29,999 161 14% 12.4 or more in $30,000 to $39,999 68 6% 10.9 2017 $40,000 to $49,999 102 9% 9.4 $50,000 to $59,999 55 5% 7.5 $60,000 to $79,999 90 8% 9.0 $80,000 to $99,999 23 2% 5.8 $100,000 and over 48 4% 6.5 $100,000 to $124,999 38 3% 3.2 $125,000 and over 10 1% 3.4 Town Ontario Median total income $ $22,336 $34,243 Average total income $ $36,741 $49,938 Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2017 (2016 incomes).

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Figure 6 below shows Ignace’s household income distribution compared to that of the province. There are more households living with incomes at the center of the distribution, and less living at the extremes, compared to Ontario. Figure 6: Distribution of Household Income Levels, 2017

25.0% 20.0% 15.0% 10.0% 5.0% 0.0%

Ignace % Ontario %

Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2017 (2016 incomes).

Table 9 indicates that families residing in the Township of Ignace earned a lower median and average family income compared to the provincial figures. Table 9: Economic Family6 and Household Income Levels, 2017 Family Income Ignace Ontario Total number of economic families 333 4,167,857 Median family income $ $84,990 $97,218 Average family income $ $73,148 $121,508 Household Income Ignace Ontario Total number of private households 593 5,441,110 Median household income $ $63,853 $34,243 Average household income $ $66,054 $49,938 Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2017 (2016 incomes)

6 Economic family refers to a group of two or more persons who live in the same dwelling and are related to each other by blood, marriage, common-law or adoption. A couple may be of opposite or same sex. Foster children are included.

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LABOUR FORCE Key Indicators

The Township of Ignace is home to a labour force that is 768 persons strong. As illustrated in Table 10, the community participation rate is higher than in Ontario. The unemployment rate is also higher than that of Ontario. Table 10: Labour Force Characteristics, 2017 Characteristic Town of Ignace Ontario Total population aged 15 years and older 1,118 11,839,798

In the labour force7 768 7,801,243 Employed 636 7,263,691 Unemployed 132 537,552 Not in the labour force 350 4,038,555

Participation rate8 % 68.7 65.9 Employment rate % 56.8 61.4 Unemployment rate % 17.2 6.9

Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2017. *Note that the data for the Rural municipality are 2016 estimates.

7 Labour force - Refers to persons who were either employed or unemployed. Unemployed - Refers to persons 15 years and over, excluding institutional residents, who, during the week (Sunday to Saturday) prior to Census Day (May 16, 2006), were without paid work or without self-employment work and were available for work and either: (a) had actively looked for paid work in the past four weeks; (b) were on temporary lay-off and expected to return to their job; (c) had definite arrangements to start a new job in four weeks or less. 8 Participation rate - Refers to the labour force expressed as a percentage of the population 15 years and over excluding institutional residents. Employment rate - Refers to the number of persons employed expressed as a percentage of the total population 15 years and over excluding institutional residents. Unemployment rate - Refers to the unemployed expressed as a percentage of the labour force.

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Labour Force by Industry

Based on Figure 7, the following can be said about Ignace resident’s employment by Industry:  Public administration employs the largest percentage of Ignace’s resident labour force (20%).

The following industries are of interest because Ignace residents are more concentrated in these industries relative to Ontario:  Accommodation and food services;  Retail trade;  Educational services;  Construction; and  Transportation and Warehousing.

Figure 7: NAICS9-Labour Force by Industry, 2017

0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0%

156 , 20.3% 91 Public administration

148 , 19.3% 72 Accommodation and food services

101 , 13.2% 44-45 Retail trade

101 , 13.2% 61 Educational services

94 , 12.2% 23 Construction

87 , 11.3% 48-49 Transportation and warehousing

81 Other services (except public 43 , 5.6% administration) 11 Agriculture, forestry, fishing and 22 , 2.9% hunting

Ignace % Ontario%

Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2017.

9 North American Industry Classification System 2002 - 20% sample data.

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Labour Force by Occupation

The largest percentage of labour force (by occupation) in the Township of Ignace works in occupations related to Sales and Service. The second most common occupational classification in Ignace is Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations. However, the following occupations are also of interest, as they are more concentrated in Ignace relative to Ontario:  Occupations in education, law and social, community and government;  Occupations in manufacturing and utilities; and  Natural resources, agriculture and related production occupations.

Figure 8: Labour Force by Occupation, 2017

Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2017. Business, Natural resources, finance and Management agriculture and administration occupations, related production occupations, 4.7% occupations, 3.9% 5.6% Sales and Occupations service in manufacturing occupations, and utilities, 30.7% 10.2%

Occupations in education, law and social, Trades, transport community and and equipment government operators and related services, 15.1% occupations, 27.6%

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Table 11: NOCS10-Labour Force by Occupation, 2017

Labour Force by Occupation Ignace Ignace % Ontario % Total labour force 15 years and over 768 100.0% 100.0% Occupation - Not applicable 18 2.3 2.7 All occupations 750 97.7 97.3 6 Sales and service occupations 236 30.7 22.4 7 Trades, transport and equipment operators and 212 27.6 12.6 related occupations 4 Occupations in education, law and social, 116 15.1 11.7 community and government services 9 Occupations in manufacturing and utilities 78 10.2 5.1 1 Business, finance and administration occupations 43 5.6 16.7 0 Management occupations 36 4.7 11.3 8 Natural resources, agriculture and related 30 3.9 1.6 production occupations 2 Natural and applied sciences and related 0 0.0 7.3 occupations 3 Health occupations 0 0.0 5.7 5 Occupations in art, culture, recreation and sport 0 0.0 3.0 Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2017.

10 National Occupational Classification for Statistics 2016: http://noc.esdc.gc.ca/English/noc/welcome.aspx?ver=16.

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Place of Work11

Persons reporting a “usual place of work other than in their home or outside of Canada”, reveal the following regarding labour force commuting:  There is not reliable data about Ignace residents commuting to a usual place of work outside of Town.  11% of workers (non-residents) are commuting to work in the Town of Ignace. Ignace attracts workers primarily from the City of Thunder Bay and the City of Dryden. Table 12: Where the Resident Labour Force Works, 2016

Place of Residence / Place of Work Total Male Female

Ignace TP/ Ignace TP 315 145 180 Total workforce residing in Ignace 315 145 180 Total resident labour force with a usual place of work outside of the Town of Ignace 0 0 0 Percent of residents declaring a place of work outside of the Town of Ignace 0% 0% 0%

Source: McSweeney& Associates, Statistics Canada, Commuting Flow 2016 Census

Table 13: Place of Residence for Persons Working in Ignace, 2016

Place of Residence / Place of Work Total Male Female

Ignace, TP/ Ignace, TP 315 145 180 Thunder Bay CY/ Ignace, TP 25 10 15 Dryden, CY/ Ignace, TP 20 10 10 Total workforce working in Ignace 355 165 205 Number of non-resident working in Town of Ignace 40 20 25 Percent of non-residents who work in the Town of Ignace 11% 12% 12%

11Please note that Statistics Canada uses estimates and therefore, not all numbers will add up to nor will all percentages add to 100%. *Commuting Flow - Census Subdivisions: Sex (3) for the Employed Labour Force Aged 15 Years and Over Having a Usual Place of Work, for Census Subdivisions, Flows Greater than or Equal to 20, 2011 National Household Survey.

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Source: McSweeney& Associates, Statistics Canada, 2011 Commuting Flow, 2016 Census General Wages by Occupation

Below is a sampling of local wage rates. Table 14: General Wages (Northwestern Region, Ontario) by Occupation12, 2017 Average High Low Wage Category Wage Wage ($/hour) ($/hour) ($/hour) Senior managers - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations 35.70 43.52 87.18 (NOC 0014-0) Human resources managers (NOC 0112-0) 25.48 43.27 66.67 Advertising, marketing and public relations 24.00 40.38 71.79 managers (NOC 0124-0) Managers in health care (NOC 0311-0) 26.22 45.74 62.05 Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration (NOC 35.00 58.01 71.79 0412-0) Managers in social, community and correctional 20.00 37.76 52.88 services (NOC 0423-0) Property administrators (NOC 1224-B) 14.00 21.63 37.98 Administrative officers (NOC 1221-B) 14.06 23.08 35.90 Forestry professionals (NOC 2122-A) 23.89 34.31 43.44 Electrical and electronics engineers (NOC 2133-A) 25.00 40.87 66.67 Geological and mineral technologists and 16.83 30.00 43.96 technicians (NOC 2212-B) Agricultural and fish products inspectors (NOC 18.45 33.08 41.21 2222-B) Inspectors in public and environmental health and 19.00 35.58 48.21 occupational health and safety (NOC 2263-B)

12 For more wage rates please visit: www.jobbank.gc.ca/LMI_report_area.do?&area=29315&reportOption=wage

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Source: Produced by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada's Labour Market Information Service, Last updated September 25, 2017 Largest Employers

The following two tables present the largest employers in the region for both the public and private sectors. Table 15: Largest Public-Sector Employers Number of Employees Name Sector (approximate) Keewatin-Patricia District School Board Education 34 (Ignace) Township of Ignace Government 18 8 (full time) Mary Berglund Community Health Centre Health 18 (part time) Ontario Provincial Police Government 14 CSDC des Aurores boréales (École Education 7 Immaculée-Conception) Ministry of Natural Resources Government 9 4 (full time) Ignace Ambulance Health 1(part time) Service Ontario Government 3

Source: Ignace Economic Development Office

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Table 16: Largest Private Sector Employers Number of Employees Name Sector (approximate) Resolute Forest Products Forestry 65 Ricci Trucking Forestry/Transportation 24 Northwood’s Motor Inn Accommodation and 21 Food Services Canadian Pacific Railways Transportation 19 Burger Scoop (seasonal) Food Services 12-15 Ignace Tavern and Taxi Food Services 9 (full time) 2 (part time) Westwood Motel Accommodation and 5 Food Services

Source: McSweeney & Associates from the Town of Ignace

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TRANSPORTATION AND SHIPPING Highways

The Township of Ignace is on the eastern gateway to Ontario's Sunset Country in Northwestern Ontario. The Township of Ignace is situated on Highway 17 at the intersection with Highway 599 north. Ignace is well-connected to destinations in both Canada and the United States via the Trans-Canada Highway and connecting highways. The community is the terminus of Highway 599 which runs north beyond Pickle Lake, 300 km north of Highway 17. Ignace's main connecting roads are:  Highway 17, running east-west through the province and linking it with Winnipeg and Montreal.  Highway 599 is the best route to Northern Ontario's mineral wealth which is known as the "Ring of Fire”.

Table 17: Distance to Major Urban Centres

Urban Center Kilometers Miles

Thunder Bay, ON 246 153

Winnipeg, MB 457 284

Duluth, MI (US) 520 323

Sault Ste. Marie, ON 927 576

Sudbury, ON 1,236 768

Source: McSweeney & Associates from Google Maps

Table 18: Distance to Major US Border Crossings

Border Crossing Kilometers Miles Fort Frances 234 145 Grand Portage 287 179 Baudette 326 203 Sault Ste. Marie 927 576

Source: McSweeney & Associates from Google Maps

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Bus Services

Kasper Transportation comes to Ignace. Please click below to access information on departure and arrival times. https://gokasper.com/bus/scheduled-bus-routes/

Rail Services

The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) main line east-west passes through Ignace. The switch yard/reload terminal provides quick and easy access to the rail system. The CPR system provides direct access to all major centres in Canada and the United States.

Canadian Pacific Rail

CP has numerous routing options across Canada and through the U.S. as well as excellent North American reach through gateways with all Class I railways. CP has extensive Canadian and U.S. short line partners and serves leading Atlantic and Pacific port facilities. Mailing Addresses: Canadian Head Office: Closest Trans-load Facility: Closest intermodal terminal: Gulf Canada Square CPR/Union Station Vaughan Intermodal 401 9 Avenue SW 440 Syndicate Ave S Terminal Suite 500 Thunder Bay, Ontario 6830 Rutherford Road Calgary, AB Kleinburg, ON T2P 4Z4 L0J 1C0 Web: www.cpr.ca/ Phone: 1-888-333-8111 Facility hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

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Airports

The table below has those airports that are serving the Ignace population:

Name Web Dryden Regional Airport https://www.dryden.ca/en/explore/airport.aspx Domestic Arrivals

Thunder Bay Airport International and Domestic http://www.tbairport.on.ca/ Arrivals Ignace Airways operates a float plane base on Float Plane Base Agimak Lake at 166 Lakeshore Drive, PO Box 244. Ignace, ON P0T 1T0. Source: McSweeney & Associates from Google Maps and Town of Ignace

Ports

The Port of Thunder Bay, 250 km east of Ignace, is an international seaport. Situated at the head of the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway system, the Port of Thunder Bay has a natural protected harbor on Lake Superior.

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TAXES AND UTILITIES Local Property Tax Rates

Table 19: Local Property Tax Rates, 2017

Property Class Total Tax Rates Residential/farm 2.423850 Multi-residential 4.081037 Commercial 3.574210 Commercial vacant/excess 2.501947 Industrial 2.592508 Industrial vacant/excess 1.68500 Pipelines 2.66418 Farmlands 0.605964 Managed forest 0.605964 Landfill 3.574210 New multi-residential 2.423850 Source: Town of Ignace: https://ignace.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/5948?preview=5962

Federal and Provincial Tax Rates

Table 20: Corporate Taxes – General Corporation (2017 – 2018) Corporate Tax Rates – Non-Canadian Controlled 2017 2018 Combined Federal and Provincial % % General/Manufacturing and Processing/Investment 25.0 25.0 General; Active Business Income 26.5 26.5

Source: http://bit.ly/1NqBLqU

Table 21: Corporate Taxes – Canadian Controlled (2017 – 2018) Corporate Tax Rates - Canadian Controlled 2017 2018 Combined Federal and Provincial % % Small Business Income up to $500,000 15.0 13.5 General; Active Business Income 26.5 26.5

Source: http://bit.ly/1XllQfA and http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/bsnss/tpcs/crprtns/rts-eng.html Table 22: Sales Tax

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Sales Tax 2018

Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) 13%

Source: https://www.taxtips.ca/salestaxes/sales-tax-rates-2017.htm

Table 23: Combined Federal and Provincial Personal Income Tax, 2018 2018 Marginal Tax Rates

2018 Taxable Income 2018 2018 2018 Taxable Income Taxable Taxable Eligible Non-Eligible Income Income Dividends Dividends first $42,960 20.05% 10.03% -6.86% 8.00% over $42,960 up to $46,605 24.15% 12.08% -1.20% 12.76% over $46,605 up to $75,657 29.65% 14.83% 6.39% 19.14% over $75,657 up to $85,923 31.48% 15.74% 8.92% 21.26% over $85,923 up to $89,131 33.89% 16.95% 12.24% 24.06% over $89,131 up to $93,208 37.91% 18.95% 17.79% 28.72% over $93,208 up to $144,489 43.41% 21.70% 25.38% 35.10% over $144,489 up to $150,000 46.41% 23.20% 29.52% 38.58% over $150,000 up to $205,842 47.97% 23.98% 31.67% 40.39% over $205,842 up to $220,000 51.97% 25.98% 37.19% 45.03% over $220,000 53.53% 26.76% 39.34% 46.84%

Marginal tax rate for dividends is a % of actual dividends received (not grossed-up taxable amount). Marginal tax rate for capital gains is a % of total capital gains (not taxable capital gains). Gross-up rate for eligible dividends is 38%, and for non-eligible dividends is 17% in 2017, and 16% in 2018. The surtax is calculated before deducting dividend tax credits. For more information see Ontario dividend tax credits. Marginal tax rates do not include the Ontario Health Premium, which increases the above rates by up to 1.2%

Federal Basic Personal Amount 2018 $11,809

Source: http://www.taxtips.ca/taxrates/canada.htm

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Waste Management

Table 24: Waste Management Locations

Waste Management 2017 Name of Site The Township of Ignace Landfill Site Location Hwy 599, Ignace, Ontario

Hours of Operation Effective May 1, 2017

Monday 1:00 to 5:00 pm Operation Wednesday 1:00 -5:00 pm Hours Saturday 1:00 - 5:00 pm

The landfill is closed Mondays during the winter season November 1 to April 30

Garbage Collection Fees: Commercial generator – Bin: $1,200/annual Commercial generator – Large: $2,400/annual Tag Bag – Residential or commercial: $1.50

Household and General Garbage, Bulk waste and Construction: Per Bag (residential): $1.5/residential. $2/commercial Per trailer smaller than 4x8: $15/residential. $20/commercial Per ½ ton or 4x8 trailer load: $20/residential. $30/commercial Tipping Fees Per 1-ton truck or trailed load between 4x8 and 6x14: $30/residential. $40/commercial Per 3-ton truck or 6x14 trailer: $40/residential. $50/commercial Per trailer larger than 14ft: $70/residential. $90/commercial Per tandem load (14-16 yds): $110/residential. $130/commercial Per tri-axle load (18-20 yds): $130/residential. $160/commercial Per tractor trailer (24-26 yds): $160/residential. $180/commercial

Trailers exceeding the 26 yards will be charged the standard rate of a tractor trailer plus an additional $6.25 per yard in excess. Source: https://ignace.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/5948?preview=5959

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Electricity

Service Provider: Hydro Ontario Hydro One Networks Inc. P.O. Box 5700, Markham, Ontario L3R 1C8 Phone: 1-877-955-1155 Website: www.hydroone.com

Table 25: Hydro Rates, 2018

General Service Energy Billed (less than 50 kW) Urban Energy Energy

Electricity - Time-of-Use prices: On-peak 13.2¢ 13.2¢ Mid-peak 9.5¢ 9.5¢ Off-peak 6.5¢ 6.5¢ Electricity - Tiered Prices (¢/kWh): First 750 kWh per month 7.7¢ 7.7¢ Additional kWh (¢/kWh) 9.0¢ 9.0¢ Delivery as of January 1, 2018 General Service Energy Billed (less than 50 kW) Urban Energy Energy Distribution flat charge ($/month) $23.30 $27.87 Smart Metering Entity Charge($/month) $0.79 $0.79 Distribution volume charge (metered use - ¢/kWh) 2.62¢ 5.60¢ Transmission network charge (adjusted use - ¢/kWh) 0.64¢ $0.59¢ Transmission connection charge (adjusted use - ¢/kWh) 0.40¢ 0.38¢ Line loss adjustment factor1 1.067 1.096 Regulatory charges as of July 1, 2017 General Service Energy Billed (less than 50 kW) Urban Energy Energy Standard supply service administration charge $0.25 $0.25 Rural($/month) rate 2protection charge (adjusted usage - ¢/kWh) 0.03¢ 0.03¢ Wholesale market service rate (adjusted usage - ¢/kWh) 0.36¢ 0.36¢ Ontario Electricity Support Program Charge 0.00¢ 0.00¢ (adjusted usage - ¢/kWh) 3 Debt retirement charge General Service Energy Billed (less than 50 kW) Urban Energy Energy

Debt Retirement Charge 4 0.70¢ 0.70¢

Source: www.hydroone.com/rates-and-billing Notes: Please see website for footnotes.

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General Service Energy Billed (50 kW and above) Urban Energy Energy

First 750 kWh per month (¢/kWh) 7.7¢ 7.7¢ Additional kWh (¢/kWh) 9.0¢ 9.0¢ Electricity - over 250,000 kWh/year with a conventional See See meter (¢/kWh)1 Footnote Footnote

See See Electricity - over 250,000 kWh/year with an interval meter Footnote Footnote (¢/kWh)2

Delivery as of January 1, 2018 General Service Energy Billed (50 kW and above) Urban Energy Energy Distribution flat charge ($/month) $93.97 $89.48 Distribution volume charge (billed demand - $/kW) $9.18 $16.02 Transmission network charge (billed demand - $/kW)4 $2.01 $1.60 Transmission connection charge (billed demand - $/kW)4 $1.32 $1.07 Line loss adjustment factor 5 1.05 1.061 Regulatory charges as of July 1, 2017 General Service Energy Billed (50 kW and above) Urban Energy Energy

Standard supply service administration charge ($/month)6 $0.25 $0.25 Rural rate protection charge (adjusted usage - ¢/kWh) 0.03¢ 0.03¢ Wholesale market service rate (adjusted usage - ¢/kWh) 0.36¢ 0.36¢ Debt retirement charge General Service Energy Billed (50 kW and above) Urban Energy Energy

Debt Retirement Charge 8 0.70¢ 0.70¢

Source: www.hydroone.com/rates-and-billing Notes: Please see website for footnotes.

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Natural Gas

Service Provider: Union Gas 50 Keil Drive North PO Box 2001 Chatham, Ontario N7M 5M1 Phone: (519) 352-3100 or (800)-265-5230 Web: https://www.uniongas.com/business

Business rates outlined below typically apply to medium - large commercial and small industrial customers. These customers include small businesses, small greenhouses, restaurants, hotels and retail stores and consume more than 50,000 m3 of natural gas each year. Commercial and Industrial Rates: Rate 10 - North West Charges RATES Annualized at Jan. 1, 2018 Increase/Decrease Gas Used 10.1887 ¢/m³ -$177.43 Gas Price Adjustment 0.2388 ¢/m³ -$858.40 Transportation to Union Gas 6.0028 ¢/m³ -$2.38 Transportation Price Adjustment 0.7845 ¢/m³ $47.91 Storage 1.5431 ¢/m³ -$0.56 Storage Price Adjustment 0.0000 ¢/m³ $0.00 Delivery Cost Charges RATES Annualized at Jan. 1, 2018 Increase/Decrease

First 1,000 m3 7.6284 ¢/m³ Next 9,000 m3 6.1959 ¢/m³ Next 20,000 m3 5.5243 ¢/m³ -$2.40 Next 70,000 m3 4.9875 ¢/m³ All Over 100,000 m3 2.9538 ¢/m³ Cost Adjustments Charges RATES Annualized at Jan. 1, 2018 Increase/Decrease Cap-and-Trade (included in Delivery 3.3421 ¢/m³ -$12.83 Deliveryon the bill) Price Adjustment 1.0857 ¢/m³ $0.00 Monthly Charge $70.00 $0.00 Total Annual Impact -$1,006.09 Source: www.uniongas.com/business/account-services/myaccount/rates

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Water and Sewer

Ignace’s Water Treatment Plant was completed in 2009. Its water source is Michel Lake, a headwater lake, located in the northern part of the Township. The treatment system employs a membrane filtration process that uses coagulation, ultrafiltration and disinfection with sodium hypochlorite. The plant has the capacity to hold up to two million litres of water in its reservoir, and it can produce up to 100 litres per second of water to the municipality for residential and firefighting purposes. The quality of the water is excellent. The Ignace Water Pollution Control Plant is located adjacent to the Agimak River. It is an extended aeration plant that uses aluminum sulphate for phosphorous control and sodium hypochlorite for disinfection to protect the environment.

Table 26: Water and Sewer Rates, 2017

Water and Sewer Fee Description Rate or Charge

Flat rate residential water usage (C rate) $790.34 Flat rate residential sewer usage (A rate) $441.60 Flat rate commercial water usage $790.34 Commercial: Flat rate water Usage D $1,580.68 Commercial: Flat rate water Usage F $3,161.36 Commercial Sewer Usage Flat Rate $441.60 Commercial: Flat rate sewer Usage B $725.49 Commercial: Flat rate sewer Usage D $1,356.36 Commercial: Metered water (per 1000 $13.55 imperial gallons) Commercial: Metered sewer (per 1000 $6.56 imperial gallons)

Source: For more on this, seasonal and rental rates see https://ignace.civicweb.net/filepro/documents/5429?preview=7500

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BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT RELATED FEES Development and Planning Related Fees/Charges

The Township of Ignace currently has no charges associated with non-residential or residential development. The table below lists planning charges and fees. Table 27: Planning Fees, 2017 Development & Works 2017* Service or Activity Fees ‐ 2017 ($) Porches/Decks 50.00 minimum Sign Permit Solid Fuel Burning Appliances 50.00 minimum Official Plan Amendment 3750.00

Zoning By-Law Amendment 1000.00 Minor Variance 250.00 Severance (not including retained 550.00 Developmentparcel) Agreement 0 Hold Zone Removals 0 Site Plan – Minor 0 Site Plan ‐ Major Subdivision Agreement 3650.00+100.00/lot over 40 Part Lot Control 0 Plan of Condominium 3650.00+100.00/lot over 40 Official Plan Text & Schedule 0 Zoning By‐law Text & Schedule 0 Zoning & Building Compliance Report 45.00 Subdivision Compliance Report 0 Lifting of One (1) Foot Reserves 0 Cash‐in‐Lieu for Parking 0 Encroachment Agreement 0 Pre‐Servicing Agreement 0 Temporary Use By‐Law 1000.00 Letter of Undertaking 0 Multiple Applications 0 Other Requests 0 Source: Ignace Economic Development Office

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BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES National and Provincial Support

The following institutions and agencies are key to economic development in the region. They facilitate workforce development, commercialization, site selections and much more. For more information on each organization’s mandate, please follow the links below. Federal Departments/National Agencies Name URL Federation of Canadian Municipalities https://www.fcm.ca/home.htm Federal Economic Development http://fednor.gc.ca/eic/site/fednor- Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor) fednor.nsf/eng/home Futurpreneur Canada http://www.futurpreneur.ca/en/ Business Development Bank of Canada https://www.bdc.ca/en/pages/home.aspx Economic Developers Association of https://edac.ca/ Canada Canada Business - Business Start-up https://canadabusiness.ca/ Assistant Export Development Canada http://www.edc.ca/en/Pages/default.aspx

Canadian Business Network http://canadabusiness.ca/

Canada Post www.canadapost.ca

Innovation, Science and Economic http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/icgc.nsf/eng/ Development Canada home

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Provincial Departments/Agencies Name Website Service Ontario https://www.ontario.ca/page/serviceontario The Ontario Network of www.ONEbusiness.ca Entrepreneurs (ONE) Ministry of Economic https://www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-economic- Development and Growth development-and-growth Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/ Food and Rural Affairs Economic Development Council https://www.edco.on.ca/ of Ontario Ontario Centres of Excellence www.oce-ontario.org Ministry of Municipal Affairs and https://www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-municipal- Housing affairs Ministry of Natural Resources https://www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-natural- and Forestry resources-and-forestry Contact North https://contactnorth.ca/home Northern Ontario Heritage Fund https://nohfc.ca/ Corporation (NOHFC) Ministry of Northern https://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/en/northern- Development and Mines- development/community-support/northern- Northern Communities communities-investment-readiness-initiative Investment Readiness Initiative (NCIR)

Source: McSweeney & Associates Inc. and the Town of Ignace

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Regional Organizations

Regional/Local/Agencies Name URL Patricia Area Community Endeavours http://www.pace-cf.on.ca/ (CFDC) Northwest Training and Adjustment http://www.ntab.on.ca/ Board Northwest Business Centre http://www.nwbiz.ca/ Kenora District Services Board www.kdsb.on.ca Crossroads Employment and Training http://www.cdsdiv.com/people- Resource Centre services/workforce- development/crossroads-job-center/ Northwestern Ontario Municipal www.noma.on.ca/article/about-noma- Association (NOMA) 3.asp Tourism Northern Ontario tourismnorthernontario.com/resources/north western-ontario-development-network/

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Education, Employment, and Training

Lakehead University Lakehead University is a public research university with campuses in Thunder Bay and Orillia, Ontario. Lakehead is ranked number one in Canada for research in the category of undergraduate universities. Web: www.lakeheadu.ca/ Address: 955 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1 Phone: (807) 343-8110

Confederation College Confederation College is a provincially funded college of applied arts and technology in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

Web: www.confederationcollege.ca/ Address: 1450 Nakina Drive, Thunder Bay, ON P7C 4W1 Phone: (807) 475-6110

Northern Ontario School of Medicine The Northern Ontario School of Medicine is a medical school in the Canadian province of Ontario, created through a partnership between Laurentian University in Sudbury and Lakehead University in Thunder Bay.

Web: www.nosm.ca/ Address: Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6 Phone: (705) 675-4883

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Workforce Training and Employment Services

The Township of Ignace works with the following regional agencies to develop programs that help ensure employees have the skills local industries require:

Skills, Training and Workforce Development Agency/Program Services Web Providing authoritative and evidence- based research. Identifying Northwest Training and http://www.ntab.on.ca/ employment trends. Targeting Adjustment Board workforce opportunities. Initiating workforce development strategies. Ontario Ministry of Identify education institutions, choose www.tcu.gov.on.ca/pep Advanced Education a career, find employment and g/publications/questions. and Skills Development labour market information. html Support and service components to respond to the career and Northwest Employment employment needs of individuals. HR www.northwestworks.ca/ Works planning services to satisfy the skilled labour needs of employers Resources and Information. Job Crossroads Employment Search Assistance. Job Matching and www.ignacejobs.com Services Placement Services. Assistance with job/ Training Retention Committed to meet the needs of its clients through the quality delivery of affordable technical and academic http://www.watertraining Keewaytinook Water training programs. Keewaytinook is .ca/ Treatment Plant Training your one-stop source for certification courses, academic upgrading and continuing education units.

Kenora District Services Provides life skills training http://www.kdsb.on.ca/ Board

Dryden /Literacy Provides life skills training https://www.northernliter Northwest acy.ca

Source: McSweeney & Associates Inc.

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Real Estate

Latitude 50 Realty Inc. Address: 328 Main St, Ignace, ON P0T 1T0 Web: www.latitude50.on.ca Phone: (807) 934-6264

Financial Agencies

The following financial agencies support residents and businesses in the Township of Ignace:

CIBC Address: 35 Whyte Ave, BMO Bank of Montreal Dryden, P8N 1Z2 Address: 21 King St, Dryden, P8N 1B4 Web: https://www.cibc.com Web: www.bmo.com

TD Canada Trust Nexus Community Savings Address: 30 Princess St, Dryden, (A division of Alterna Savings and P8N 1C6 Credit Union Limited) Web: www.td.com/ca/en/personal- Address: 318 Main St, Ignace, P0T 1T0 banking/ Web: www.nlcu.on.ca

RBC Royal Bank

40 King St, Dryden, P8N 2Y7 www.rbcroyalbank.com

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QUALITY OF LIFE The Township of Ignace is flourishing with history and beauty that is matched by few places in the world. The Town of Ignace offers year-round recreation for all ages through a variety of open air spaces, sports clubs and facilities. The Town also offers affordable housing, a well-equipped recreation center, shopping, and accessible healthcare. Housing Characteristics

Table 28: Dwelling Characteristics, 2017 Characteristics Town of Ignace Ontario Total number of occupied private dwellings 593 5,441,110 Owned 535 3,894,868 Rented 57 1,536,034 Average number of rooms 6.6 6.4 Average dwelling value $156,935 $684,176

Source: McSweeney & Associates from Manifold Data Mining Inc. SuperDemographics 2017.

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Health, Social and Community Services

Mary Berglund Community Health Centre provides quality health care and health care promotion services through a multidisciplinary team. Services are offered by a Health Promoter, Social Worker, Family Physician, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Physiotherapist and Kinesiologist. A regular foot care Nurse and Chiropodist ensure a full range of foot care services, and a Chiropractor and Massage Therapist attend the Health Centre on a regular basis. The Centre provides a unique focus on seniors through an Aging at Home Program. In addition, the FOCUS core program addresses alcohol and chronic disease challenges. Additionally, the Northwestern Health Unit provides programs to promote, maintain and restore the health of the community. Examples include, "Community Nutrition Project", "Heart Health Coalition" and the "Healthy Babies Healthy Children" project.

Mary Berglund Community Health Centre Hwy 599 & 17 1100 Main St, P.O. Box 450, Ignace, ON P0T 1T0 Phone: 807-934-2251 | Fax: 807-934-6552 http://maryberglund.com/ Northwestern Health Unit Hwy 599 & 17 P.O. Box 420, Ignace, ON P0T 1T0 Phone: 807-934-2236 | Fax: 807-934-2828 www.nwhu.on.ca

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Protective Services

Table 29: Protective Service Providers Protective Services Service Service Provider Contact Information 115 Front St. P.O. Box 248, Ignace, ON P0T 1T0 Ignace Fire Phone: 807-934-2211 Fire Department Department The Ignace Volunteer Fire Department provides fire protection within the township and emergency services in the area. Office Phone: 613-432-3211 Toll Ontario Provincial Police Ontario Provincial Highway 17 Police and Safety Police P.O. Box 158, Ignace, ON P0T 1T0 Phone: 807-934-2265 Website: www.opp.ca Rand Street North

Ambulance P.O. Box 359, Ignace, ON P0T 1T0 Ignace Ambulance Phone: 807-934-6465 Shelters / Resource Centres 36 Main Street, Ignace, ON P0T 1T0 Resource Centre Ignace Public Library Phone: 807-934-2280 Web: http://www.olsn.ca/ignace/ Ignace Food Mary Berglund 1100 Main St. Ignace, ON P0T 1T0 Bank Community Health 807-934-6719 Community Silver Tops Senior 300 Pine St. Ignace, ON P0T 1T0 Resource Centre Hoshizaki House PO Box 974. Dryden, ON P8N 3E3 Women’s Shelter Dryden District Crisis Phone: 807-223-3226 Shelter Dryden Regional Hwy 599 & 17 Addiction & Mental Health & P.O. Box 1230, Ignace, ON P0T 1T0 Recovery Addiction Services Phone: 807-934-2834 58 Goodall St, PO Box 3003. Dryden, ON. Crisis Response Dryden Regional P8N 2Z6 Services Health Centre Administrative Office: 807-223-1418/8884 Crisis: 1-866-888-8988 Source: Town of Ignace and McSweeney & Associates

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Education

Table 30: Elementary and Secondary Schools Elementary Schools Name Address/Contact Ignace Nursery 311 Pine Street, P.O. Box 1271, Ignace, ON School P0T 1T0 Phone: 807-934-6696 Providing pre-school care and education services. École 119 Lily Pad Lake Road. Ignace, ON Immaculée- P0T 1T0 Conception Phone: 807-934-6460 Web: https://www.csdcab.ca/immaculee- conception/ Secondary Schools Ignace Davy Lake Road Elementary & Phone: 807-934-2212 Source: Town of Ignace Secondary Web: http://ignaceschool.kpdsb.on.ca/ School

Post-Secondary Education

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Confederation College Major programs: Business, Education, Native studies, Tourism, Health Sciences 100 Casmir Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 3L4 Phone: 807-223-3035 Web: http://www.confederationcollege.ca/

Lakehead University Major Programs: Business, Law, Nursing and Native programs 955 Oliver Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1 Total enrollment: 8,310 (2016) Phone: 807-343-8110 Undergraduate tuition and fees: 6,268 USD (2016), International tuition: 20,500 Web: https://www.lakeheadu.ca/

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Recreation and Tourism

Tourist Information Centre: The Centre has maps and brochures for travel information, and washrooms. Hours coincide with the Municipal Office hours which are housed in the same facility. Located at 34 Hwy. 17 West, Ignace ON.

Community Centers Ignace Facilities include: arena, fitness centre, bowling alley and banquet Recreation halls. Centre Address: Beaver St, Ignace, ON Telephone: (807) 924-2990 Sports & Recreation Facilities Ignace Bowling Beaver St, Ignace, ON P0T 1T0 Alley town.ignace.on.ca (807) 934-0360 Ignace Fitness Beaver St, Ignace, ON P0T 1T0 Club town.ignace.on.ca (807) 934-0369 Ignace Golf & Golf Course Rd, Ignace, ON P0T 1T0 Country Club town.ignace.on.ca (807) 934-6871 Baseball Ignace has two baseball diamonds located west of Ignace School Diamonds on Davy Lake Road. Soccer Fields Ignace has a 2-field soccer area located on Pine Street

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Camps, Trails, Parks & Beaches Davy Lake 400 Davy Lake Rd, Ignace, ON P0T 1T0 Campground davylakecampground.com and Resort (807) 934-0914 Ten Mile Lake Trans-Canada Hwy, Ignace, ON P0T 1T0 Fishing Camp tenmilelakecamp.com +807-934-6987 (Summer);+1 608-374-3072 (Winter) Sandbar Lake 10 km north of Ignace on Highway 599 has a fine sandy beach, Provincial Park shallow water and a buoyed area making it ideal for family swimming. Turtle River- Spanning an immense watery and forested wilderness between White Otter Lake Highways 11 and 17, the Park and chain of lakes is a natural and Provincial Park historic gem. White Otter Lake with its sparkling waters, sprawling surface area and intriguing and inspiring “Castle” is by far the centerpiece of this 40,000-hectare preserve. Agimak Beach Located on West Street has playground equipment and volleyball net. Swim at your own risk West Beach West Beach Drive, has a floating dock providing an enclosed area for swimmers, and a public boat launch. Swim at your own risk. Source: Town of Ignace

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Events

Below is a list of all reoccurring events and their occurrence date. Community Events

Name Date Community Sliding Party January Lego Builds 3rd Thursday/ month Poker Derby February Family Ice Fish Derby February Winter Carnival All of March White Otter Days June 29th -July 1st Canada Day July 1st Slo Pitch Tournament 3rd weekend in July Kids Fest August 12th Teddy Dear Picnic Grandparents Day- September Community Fall Harvest Dinner 3rd Saturday in October Family Sleigh Rides 1st Saturday in December Christmas Parade 2nd Friday in December

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Local Media

Table 31: Newspapers Newspapers Community Newspaper - Ignace Driftwood Source: McSweeney & Associates and Town of Ignace

Table 32: Radio Stations Radio Station 1340 CKDR (Dryden) 94.3 CBQ (CBC Thunder Bay) 92.7 CKDR (Dryden) 100.9 CBQ (CBC Thunder Bay) via Dryden

Source: McSweeney & Associates and http://www.cbc.ca/frequency/index.html

Communication Providers

Table 33: Service Providers Television Shaw Cable, Bell Canada, Rogers Direct

Telephone& Cellphone TBayTel, Koodoo, Virgin Mobile Canada, Bell Canada Internet Bell Canada

Source: McSweeney & Associates

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