Northern Development

This page offers links to a variety of services and information related to northern development.

• Mineral Exploration and Mining Information Ontario
  Mineral Exploration and Mining Information Ontario is a centralized location providing access to information and services related to the start-up of a mining industry project.
• Family Supplement
  The Family Supplement is a feature of Employment Insurance (EI) that provides additional benefits to low-income families with children. You do not have to apply for it, if you are eligible your entitlement will automatically be added to your Employment Insurance payment.
• Growth Plan for Northern Ontario
  The Province is developing a growth plan for Northern Ontario. The focus of this Growth Plan is to attract and sustain growth, in order to create opportunities that will enable people of all ages to live, work, and raise families in the north.
• Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry
  The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry serves Northern Ontario and the province’s minerals industry. We deliver provincial government programs and services in Northern Ontario. We also represent northern and mining interests at Queen’s Park.
• Mining in Ontario
  A treasure trove of minerals lies buried beneath Northern Ontario's stretch of the Canadian Shield and within the younger sedimentary rocks that cover much of Southern Ontario. Our mining industry is thriving.
• Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation
  The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) is proud to be a vital component of the Northern Prosperity Plan. For more than 20 years, we’ve worked with northern entrepreneurs and businesses to foster private sector job creation while supporting critical infrastructure and community development projects that build a foundation for future economic growth and enhanced quality of life.