NORTHEASTERN ONTARIO MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION

220 Algonquin Blvd. East, , ON P4N 1B3

Counc. M. Doody, President Joe Torlone, Secretary-Treasurer (705) 363-7634 (705) 360-2601 [email protected] [email protected]

Resolution # 2015-09

Moved by: Mayor Steve Black Seconded by: Mayor Al Spacek

WHEREAS, Timmins’ strategic plan – Timmins 2020 has identified the need for a English University in Timmins;

AND WHEREAS, Timmins’ vision is to strengthen its position as a regional hub and in light of this provide other post-secondary opportunities to our neighbouring municipalities;

AND WHEREAS, although Timmins has excellent post-secondary opportunities at the college level in both English and French and at the University level in French, the creation of a University will create stable long-term jobs, and also create the potential to support regional business and industry in their efforts to be sustainable, to diversify and to grow;

AND WHEREAS, in recognition of our neighbouring communities within the and Wabun , Timmins wishes to incorporate a strong Aboriginal component into the curriculum of this proposed University;

AND WHEREAS, a University located in Timmins will allow the youth of Northeastern Ontario and of communities to attend post-secondary education closer to home at a more affordable cost;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council supports the creation of an English University in Timmins;

AND FURTHER that this resolution be sent for support to each of the Municipalities of the Northeastern Ontario Municipal Association (NEOMA) and to the communities within the Mushkegowuk Council and Wabun Tribal Council;

AND FURTHER that all resolutions of support be returned to the City of Timmins for submission to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities and the Minister of Northern Development and Mines.

CARRIED.

CERTIFIED TRUE COPY OF RESOLUTION # 2015-09

Joe Torlone, NEOMA Secretary-Treasurer May 15, 2015