Greg Rickford is Minister of Northern Development, and the Minister of Indigenous Affairs.

He was elected as the MPP for Kenora–Rainy River in 2018, and served as the Minister of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry and the Minister of Indigenous Affairs during his first term.

In 2019 David Sinclair retired as President and CEO of Kenora Hydro subsequent to the successful merger with Thunder Bay Hydro. During his tenure at Kenora Hydro he was responsible for the overall operation of the utility including strategic planning, policy development, rate setting, negotiations, and financial planning. Mr. Sinclair has chaired the boards of several energy sector bodies.

Theresa Nelson, of Nipigon, is Manager of Indigenous Relations with CN Rail. She is also a former Chief of Animbiigoo zaagi’igan anishinaabek. Her community involvement has included serving as a board member of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation.

Laurie Marcil was appointed to the role of Executive Director of Nature & Outdoor Tourism Ontario in 2014. Beginning in 1991 as the bookkeeper, she soon took on additional responsibilities as Marketing Coordinator, Office Manager and Membership Services Manager.

Fred Slade is currently an owner/operator of a public accounting office. His community involvement includes serving as board member, President and treasurer for several charities and organizations. He attended the University of Waterloo and has his CPA designation from the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants.

William Donald Spinney is a retired General Manager for a local non-profit Community Futures Office. He is the former Chair of the Deposit Insurance Corporation of Ontario (DICO) and the Ontario Association of Community Futures. His community involvement includes serving as a Director and Past President of the Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce and is currently a director and Treasurer for the Parry Sound Golf & Country Club.

Kimberly Ballance is the Clerk Treasurer Administrator for The Corporation of the Township of Ear Falls, and the Owner/President of Dutchie’s General Store Inc. Her community involvement includes serving as Video Sub-Committee member for the Ontario Municipal Administrators Association.

Tonia Blenkarn is the Co-Owner of Flat Rick Holdings Inc., Desmasdon’s Boat Works, Desmasdon’s Construction & Beacon Marine. Her community involvement includes serving as a Youth Leader for The Meeting House Parry Sound.

Michael Fox is a facilitator who has worked with Aboriginal communities. In his previous employment, he assisted northern Ontario First Nations with economic development initiatives within the main natural resource development sectors of Ontario. He has facilitated joint ventures between First Nations and industry.

Bernie Kamphof has been an active member of the local farming community for over twenty-five years. He has served on many boards and committees including the Thunder Bay District Soil and Crop Improvement Association, Thunder Bay Cooperative Farm Supplies, Thunder Bay Dairy Producers, and the Thunder Bay Federation of Agriculture. He is currently a member of the Lakehead Source Water Protection Committee and is the Vice Chair of the Thunder Bay Agricultural Research Association.

Donald Mitchell is a former Vice president for Algoma Insurance Limited, and a former sales manager for Downtown Insurance and Realty Limited. His community involvement includes serving as Vice-President and President of the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce.

Lucy Belanger is an active and key member of Management team with Equipment World Inc since 1988. She currently holds position as Comptroller & Operations Manager, overseeing all corporate financial and operational matters. She is active within the community past and present, volunteering with many organizations and charities.

Susan Prodaniuk is President of Sue Prodaniuk Advertising/PR Consultant Inc., and a former Executive Director of Communications, Fundraising and Strategic Enrolment Management for the Confederation College.

Peter Chirico has been elected as Mayor of the City of North Bay in the 2022 Municipal election and served as the President & CEO North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce.

Salvatore (Sam) Biasucci is Self-Employed and manages three active construction companies. His community involvement includes serving as a Finance Planning Maintenance for Precious Blood Cathedral, and as Student Trades Training Facilitator for Algoma District School Board (ADSB).

Mrs. Richer, a native of Timmins, Ontario, has dedicated her life to the vibrant community she calls home. As the proprietor of Porcupine Hardware in Timmins, Kari has seamlessly blended her passion for entrepreneurship with a commitment to providing quality retail services throughout the region.

Diane Suski is a retired licensed general insurance broker, having spent over 40 years in the financial services industry including as a partner and owner of an insurance brokerage. Diane has worked for many years as an active member of the community and volunteered for many organizations.

Karen Bittner, of Blind River, is Director of Facilities and Community Services, Economic Development with The Corporation of The Town of Blind River. She previously provided homebased childcare and served as General Manager of GoodLife Fitness.