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Northern Development Division
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Northern Development and Transportation Division
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The Northern Development Division was established in 1987. Before its establishment, responsibility for northern economic development fell within the Northeastern and Northwestern regional offices, specifically through the Regional and Community Development Branch.
The division was initially responsible for the following branches: Northern Development Policy and Planning Branch (1987); Program Development and Operational Support Branch (1988); Regional and Community Development Branch (1987-1988); and Community Relations Branch (1987-1988).
In 1989, the Division merged with the Northern Transportation Division to form Northern Development and Transportation Division. Other than an additional focus on transportation, the original Northern Development Division remained virtually unchanged. The Northern Development and Transportation Division was responsible for the following branches and programs: Northern Development Officer Program (1989); Regional and Community Development (1989-1990); Regional Development / Community Development (1992); Policy and Program Development (1989-1992); Northern Development Offices (1990-1992); Northwest Regional Office (1990-1993); and Northeast Regional Office (1990-1993).
In 1993, the division name was returned to Northern Development Division, however the broader scope remained. At this time, the Division also absorbed the functions of the Northern Industry Division, which was transferred from the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
As of 2006, the Division is broken down into the following areas: Assistant Deputy Minister - Northern Development; Programs, Services and Transportation Branch; and Regional Economic Development Branch. It also oversees the Northern Ontario Grow Bonds Corporation; Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation; and Small Business Enterprise Centres.
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The Northern Development Division is responsible for promoting economic development and delivering a variety of programs and services related to community and regional economic development, transportation and community infrastructure in Northern Ontario.
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RAD: Rules for Archival Description, 2nd edn (2008)
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2026-11-16: migrated to AtoM
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KWIC Index to Government Services
Government of Ontario Telephone Directories
INFO-Go - Services and Offices Directory (Government of Ontario, Canada)
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Updated. Predecessor is the Regional and Community Development Branch. To be written.
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