Northern Ontario Mining Showcase to bring 67 local businesses and organizations to world stage at PDAC 2021

Press Release

From: FedNor

FedNor and City of Temiskaming Shores reveal roster of Northern Ontario exhibitors to participate at international virtual mining conference

March 5, 2021, Temiskaming Shores, ON – Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario – FedNor

Northern Ontario’s mining supply and service sectors generate an estimated $5.6 billion annually and support an additional 23,000 high-quality jobs throughout the region. The Government of Canada recognizes the strategic importance of these key sectors and is stepping up efforts to help businesses start up, scale up and create high-quality jobs that support families and sustainable growth throughout the region.

Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor, and Mayor Carman Kidd, City of Temiskaming Shores, today announced the roster of 67 businesses and organizations that will take part in the seventh annual Northern Ontario Mining Showcase (NOMS) at the 2021 Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) International Convention. PDAC 2021 will take place virtually from March 8th to 11th.

Led by City of Temiskaming Shores, NOMS will help connect delegates from around the globe with mining and supply service companies from across Northern Ontario. The virtual platform will provide access to a broader audience of business leaders, investors and industry colleagues worldwide. As the largest pavilion at PDAC, NOMS will also help Northern mining supply and service companies scale up, enhance their digital presence, create jobs and increase trade, both domestically and internationally.

As a returning exhibitor, Drillco is one of many businesses that have capitalized on the unique marketing and promotional potential offered by the PDAC conference. In fact, this North Bay-based manufacturer of specialized mining equipment credits its participation in NOMS for increased sales and global awareness of its cutting-edge, clean-tech drilling system.  Many of NOMS’ other participants include not-for-profit organizations looking to increase investment opportunities in the region. This includes the Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund, an economic development corporation dedicated to supporting the growth of Indigenous-owned businesses in Northern Ontario.

Quotes

“The Canadian mining sector has shown its resilience and strength throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. With many communities across Canada dependent on this important sector, our government is investing to ensure that local businesses and organizations can adapt to the new and quickly evolving realities of the global marketplace. Our investments will continue to support their efforts to strengthen Northern Ontario’s economy and create good quality jobs.”

– The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor

“The Government of Canada recognizes the strategic importance of Northern Ontario’s mining supply and service sectors to the regional economy. That is why we invested $500,000 to help the City of Temiskaming Shores deliver the 2021 Northern Ontario Mining Showcase in support of local businesses and organizations. Last year alone, NOMS was credited with helping to create 93 jobs, develop 200 new partnerships, and generate more than $12.8 million in sales.”

– Terry Sheehan, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for FedNor

“I look forward to visiting virtually the 67 businesses and organizations from Northern Ontario that will be represented at PDAC 2021. The Northern Ontario Mining Showcase will help unleash the economic potential of our region, while creating jobs and fueling recovery efforts here in Nipissing-Timiskaming and across Northern Ontario.”

– Anthony Rota, Member of Parliament, Nipissing-Timiskaming

“Temiskaming Shores is proud to lead the Northern Ontario Mining Showcase initiative to help maximize global opportunities for Northern Ontario communities and businesses. I’m thrilled that FedNor recognizes the importance of this priority project and is investing to strengthen and grow Northern Ontario’s mining and related sectors.”

– Carman Kidd, Mayor, City of Temiskaming Shores

“We are thrilled to be back at PDAC as part of the Northern Ontario Mining Showcase. Our sales team is in the process of rolling out our clean-tech drilling system and the FedNor-funded pavilion is helping us connect with potential buyers around the world, which is helping us increase sales and exports for this cutting-edge technology.”

– Dave Jones, Business Development Officer, Drillco

Quick facts

• The funding announced today is provided through FedNor’s Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program, which supports the growth of Canadian businesses, their expansion into new markets and their adoption of new technologies and processes.
• Featuring attendees from more than 130 countries, the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) International Convention is one of the world’s leading mineral and exploration conferences and trade shows.

Associated links

• Full list of NOMS participants
• NOMS 2020 infographic
• Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
• Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF)
• Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
• To find out more about our programs and services, please visit: fednor.gc.ca
• Follow us on Twitter @FedNor
• Follow Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada on Twitter: @ISED_CA

Contacts

Catherine Mounier-Desrochers
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages
catherine.mounier-desrochers@canada.ca

Barclay Babcock
Communications Officer
FedNor
705-690-0957
barclay.babcock@canada.ca

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