Overview of the Northern Ontario Bioeconomy Strategy

The Biomass North Development Centre is leading the implementation of a Northern Ontario Bioeconomy Strategy (NO-BS). Developed in partnership by the Union of Ontario Indians and the former Biomass Innovation Centre, the NO-BS is intended to leverage Ontario’s sustainable forestry resources to trigger economic development and job growth, push innovation and entrepreneurship, and develop new domestic markets and international partnerships. This session will provide the background, scope, progress and next steps of the NO-BS, as well as other Biomass North initiatives.