Mayor and Council are meeting with Municipal Relations Minister Eileen Clark and Northern Development Minister Scott Fielding to discuss issues such as Economic Development, affordable housing, the need for a base tax, outlying areas and the UCN nurses training positions opening up in Flin Flon.  As well on Economic Development Councillor Leslie Beck reported they have been busy with our Economic Development Officer and are working on several projects they hope will come to fruition soon.  Some issues they are looking at include housing, recreation and diversifying by bringing people and work to the area.

Council agreed to renew their membership in the Hudson Bay Route Association for 2022 at a cost of 300 dollars. The Association advocates on behalf of the Hudson Bay Railway and the Port of Churchill. Mayor Cal Huntley noted the importance of more use of the Port and Railway by connecting them to the west to increase the import and export of grain and other commodities. The Association states there is a real need for increased rail expansion and port access and they continue to advocate for the lessening of inter-provincial trade barriers and for expanding transportation corridors to lessen the impact of transportation costs.