Solutions for the future of our forest-based communities May 22, 2008
Challenge or Opportunity?
Define our futures… ourselves Work on solutions with the Province
Solutions ƒ
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Hardy resource based communities in charge of designing their own unique futures Model developed and tested
What can be learned from British Columbia? • Exaggerated boom/bust cycle for industry • 3 to 5 year window for plan our response • Regional partnerships
Community Engagement
Model – round table discussion with community “influential's” Provide input to a public sector business case
Next Steps…
Full scale model Create Useful Change Create plans and implement them
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