On November 22nd 2019 SCOR EDC hosted its Annual Regional MPP Meeting in order to come together as a region and discuss common issues.
The MPP's in attendance were:
Hon. Ernie Hardeman
MPP Will Bouma
MPP Toby Barrett
John Fraser, Executive Assistant on behalf of Hon. Monte McNaughton
Regrets, Hon. Jeff Yurek
During this meeting the following regional issues were discussed:
-Infrastructure
Municipalities need for continuous and consistent infrastructure payments
Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act
Drainage Act
-Workforce
Access to affordable housing for workforce in local communities
Access to transportation for workforce in local communities
-Sector Development
Tourism industry challenges with maintaining staff for four season industry
Biogas expansion
Line Fences Act
We would also like to extend a thank-you to all of the MPPs and partners around the region who attended the event. This is an example of long term commitment to collaboration for the success and prosperity of the region.