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Present at ion t o t he Honourable S t even Del Duca, Minist er of Economic Development and Growt h ROMA Conference 2018 January 22, 2018

Implementing the Eastern Ontario Economic Development Strategy Background • a key EOWC priorit y • in 2013, EOWC and EOMC collaborat ed t o prepare an East ern Ont ario Economic Development S t rat egy • funding assist ance from Province and CFDCs • June 2014, released t he East ern Ont ario Economic Development S t rat egy • proact ive and new regional approach t o economic development

Implementing the Eastern Ontario Economic Development Strategy Implementation • The East ern Ont ario Leadership Council formed in S ept ember 2015, t o: • lead the implementation of the S trategy • track and report on the performance of the eastern Ontario economy as it relates to the strategic priorities • conduit for information and policy positions with various stakeholders • advocacy on key economic issues

Implementing the Eastern Ontario Economic Development Strategy Implementation • Five regional ent it ies part nering on Leadership Council: • Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus • Eastern Ontario Mayors’ Caucus • Eastern Ontario Regional Network • Ontario East Economic Development Commission • Eastern Ontario Community Futures Development Corporations

Implementing the Eastern Ontario Economic Development Strategy EOLC Represents the Entire Region

Implementing the Eastern Ontario Economic Development Strategy Implementation • Est ablished 3 working groups aligned wit h t he t hree st rat egic priorit ies • guide Leadership Council’s deliberation and provide recommendations • broader collaboration across region • draw on widespread expertise • cross-regional and cross-sectoral participation

Implementing the Eastern Ontario Economic Development Strategy The 2014 Strategy • Three st rat egic priorit ies: 1. Workforce Development and Deployment 2. Technology Integration and Innovation 3. Integrated and Intelligent Transportation S ystems

Implementing the Eastern Ontario Economic Development Strategy Workforce Development & Deployment Working Group • Premier’s Expert Panel on Highly-S killed Workforce • ONWARD – Municipal S uccession Planning • Ont ario East rapid-response t o workforce needs in manufact uring sect or • milit ary presence in communit ies • aut omat ion impact s on workforce • succession planning • yout h and aging workforce

Implementing the Eastern Ontario Economic Development Strategy Technology Integration & Innovation Working Group • Mapping t he Innovat ion Ecosyst em in East ern Ont ario • eBusiness t ool kit • EORN Digit al S t rat egy • regional S mart Cit ies Challenge • Municipal Innovat ion Net work • working wit h privat e ent erprises • accelerat e adopt ion of new t echnologies

Implementing the Eastern Ontario Economic Development Strategy Intelligent & Integrated Transportation Working Group • Eastern Ontario Transportation Needs Analysis • collaborating with MTO – data, technology & infrastructure • VIA Rail plans for a dedicated passenger service through eastern Ontario • regional test sites for zero-emission and other technologies • advocate for infrastructure investments • utilizing technology for safety and efficiency

Implementing the Eastern Ontario Economic Development Strategy Partnership Opportunities 1. Cellular and Public S afety Proj ect (EORN) 2. OMAFRA / RED Program –Three-Part Technology Integration Proj ect 3. MEDG – refresh and release of the f irst Minist ry- sponsored plan across Ont ario

Implementing the Eastern Ontario Economic Development Strategy Province’s Regional Plan • part nership wit h Province • Minist ry mandat e let t er – develop regional economic development plans in part nership • meet s Minist ry’s obj ect ives & guiding principles • ongoing discussions wit h Minist ry st aff • refresh t he East ern Ont ario Economic Development S t rat egy • funding requirement s – $135,000

Implementing the Eastern Ontario Economic Development Strategy

Implementing the Eastern Ontario Economic Development Strategy • Questions and Comments • For further information, contact: Justin Bromberg, Communications Coordinator 613-307-0187 / j bromberg@ prescott-russell.on.ca Thank you!