Cohesive, consistent message needed to market the North to newcomers Northern Policy Institute spells out action plan to attract domestic, foreign migrants Jan 18, 2021 5:00 PM By: Dariya Baiguzhiyeva Stock image According to a report recently published by the Northern Policy Institute, Northern Ontario communities need to create a collective brand to make the North more attractive to new residents. Last February, the City of Temiskaming Shores and the Northwest Community Futures Network, in partnership with Northern Policy Institute and the Northwestern Ontario Immigration Partnership, held two conferences to explore population growth strategies in Northern Ontario. The Come North conferences were held in Thunder Bay and Temiskaming Shores with more than 300 people representing almost 100 organizations coming together to discuss how to attract and retain more people in the North.