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OEMC attendees are eligible for 3 points towards EDAC’s professional Ec.D. accreditation


Program will include remarks by the Hon. Victor Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Trade & Job Creation and the Hon. Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing


Wednesday, October 21, 2020

 Community DevelopmentMunicipalWorkforceEconomic Development
9:30-10:00 AM
OEMC Opening
10:00-10:40 AMOntario’s Journey Towards a Circular Economy. Are There Benefits for Rural Ontario Municipalities?Municipal Law Legal UpdateWrapping Your Arms Around Community: Case Study in the EO Manufacturing Workforce Development ProjectFostering Local – Sponsored by Cogeco
10:40-10:45 AM
Transition
10:45-11:25 AMFDI and Community Readiness ToolkitThe Municipal “Good to Great” journey!Regional Economic Recovery and ResilienceOntario’s International Presence Helping Communities Attract Investments
11:25-11:30 AM
Transition
11:30-12:10 PMConnecting to Ontario’s Innovation EcosystemConservation Authorities & Municipalities Working Together for SuccessUpdates on Change and Partnership within the Ministry – Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills DevelopmentOntario’s Programs and Services to Support Investment Attraction
12:10-1:00 PM
Lunch Break – will include optional opportunity to virtually network with OEMC attendees
1:00-1:40 PMThey Came by Boat: Capitalizing on Tourism in the Village of ManotickMunicipal Broadband – Deploying the High-Speed Connectivity your Community is DemandingThe Keys to Engaging and Retaining Great Employees 
1:40-1:45 PM
Transition
1:45-2:25 PMKey Challenges and Opportunities for Ontario Municipalities in the Post-Covid-19 WorldA Circular Economy with Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) – Sponsored by Enbridge Gas Inc.Up Your Game & Fuel Your Economic Development Efforts with LinkedIn Talent Insights!The Federal Development Agency for Southern Ontario
2:25-2:30 PM
Closing Remarks

Thursday, October 22, 2020

 Community DevelopmentMunicipalWorkforceEconomic Development
9:30-10:00 AM
Opening
10:00-10:40 AMHousing and Economic Development are Inextricably LinkedHow to do a Health & Safety Risk Assessment2020 Pandemic Planning for Your WorkplaceOntario’s Program and Services for Exporters
10:40-10:45 AM
Transition
10:45-11:25 AMBig Storytelling: A Powerful Tool for TourismOntario Ombudsman & Municipalities: Latest Trends & Updates on InvestigationsReprisal Clauses and Adjudication Under the New Construction Act 
11:25-11:30 AM
Transition
11:30-12:10 PMThe Cross Border Partnership Program: Building Meaningful Relationships with First NationsAffordable Housing Innovation in Canada and BeyondHow to Retain Young Graduates in Your Community? 
12:10-1:00 PM
Lunch Break – will include optional opportunity to virtually network with OEMC attendees
1:00-1:40 PMConstructing and Executing a Social Strategy for Economic Development Agencies and MunicipalitiesLearning Through Experience: What Westawayin has Taught us about the Duty to ConsultRegional Labour Market InitiativesOntario’s Programs and Services to Support Growth and Recovery
1:45-2:25 PMEconomic Impact and Beyond – the Role of the Charitable SectorStrengthening Municipalities Through Energy ChoicesAvoiding Stakeholder Slump: Energizing Teams in the Time of Covid-19 – Sponsored by Eastern Ontario College Consortium- Consortium des Collèges de l’est de l’OntarioRegional COVID-19 Economic Recovery Modelling
2:25-2:30 PM
Closing Remarks

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