Regional economic development advisors
Contact an advisor to learn about programs and opportunities available across rural Ontario.
Overview
Regional economic development advisors work collaboratively with rural Ontario municipalities, businesses, Indigenous communities and not-for-profit organizations.
Advisors can help with rural economic development initiatives. We offer:
- advisory services and tools
- workforce and job trend analysis
- training and workshops
- coaching on rural Ontario economic development funding
Map
Use the interactive map to find a regional economic development advisor in your coverage area.
Alternatively, you can browse a list of all advisors.
Rural economic development advisors by region
| Region | Coverage | Rural economic development advisors | Contact information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern | Kenora, Rainy River, Thunder Bay | Chloe Langlois | chloe.langlois@ontario.ca |
| Northeastern | Algoma, Cochrane, Manitoulin, Muskoka, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Sudbury, Timiskaming | Pierrette Desrochers | pierrette.desrochers@ontario.ca |
| Southwestern | Chatham-Kent, Essex, Huron, Lambton, Middlesex, Oxford, Perth | Serena Forrester | serena.forrester@ontario.ca |
| Southwestern | Bruce, Dufferin, Grey, Simcoe, Wellington | Crystal Ellis | crystal.ellis@ontario.ca |
| Southwestern | Halton, Hamilton, Peel, Niagara, Waterloo | Rossana Perry | rossana.perry@ontario.ca |
| Southwestern | Brant, Elgin, Haldimand, Norfolk | Nick Kinkel | nick.kinkel@ontario.ca |
| Central | Durham, Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough, York | Carolyn Puterbough | carolyn.puterbough@ontario.ca |
| Eastern | Lanark, Leeds and Grenville, Ottawa, Prescott and Russell, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry | Alex de Wit | alex.dewit@ontario.ca |
| Eastern | Lennox & Addington, Frontenac, Hastings, Renfrew, Prince Edward and Northumberland Counties | Laurie Caouette | Laurie.caouette@ontario.ca |
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Updated: April 23, 2026
Published: April 08, 2026