Development Liaison Advisory Committee (DLAC)

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Join the Northern Ontario Home Builders' Association (NOHBA) and the Sudbury Real Estate Board (SREB) for an evening with the candidates for Mayor of Greater Sudbury.

This is not a debate. It's a welcoming, fair forum where every candidate has an equal opportunity to share their perspective on housing, development and the future of our community.

What to expect

Each candidate will answer the same three questions, developed jointly by NOHBA and SREB, with three minutes to respond to each. The questions focus on growth and the future of Greater Sudbury, housing supply and approvals, and infrastructure and affordability. Each candidate will then have three minutes to speak directly to attendees about the priorities in their platform most relevant to our industries. The evening wraps up with an informal reception, giving you the chance to meet the candidates and continue the conversation one on one.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Natura, 1351 Kelly Lake Road, Sudbury


RSVP HERE

Attention Developers and Interested Investors!

The City of Greater Sudbury has two new properties for sale!

Belisle Drive (East Side)
Measuring approximately 5.13 acres in size
Zoned M1 Mixed Light Industrial / Service Commercial

Belisle Drive (West Side)
Measuring approximately 4.11 acres in size
Zoned M1 Mixed Light Industrial / Service Commercial

For more information and additional lands available, visit https://www.greatersudbury.ca/do-business/available-lands-and-buildings/

Venture North PITCH 2026 is taking place on Thursday, October 1 at College Boreal, and you want to be there!

This event is about more than great pitches. We’re bringing together the people who are helping build Northern Ontario’s entrepreneurial future. This will be realized with fireside chats with companies like Flosonics Medical, SYMX.AI, CirquitIQ, Plan A/Staff Stat, Loop-X, and Chamber Perks. And, we are also happy to showcase four new companies that are raising capital.

Throughout the event, founders, investors, community leaders, and ecosystem partners will have the opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, discover new opportunities, and strengthen the relationships that make our region’s innovation community thrive.

Help celebrate the entrepreneurs and partnerships moving Northern Ontario forward.

Click HERE for tickets!

ICYMI: our community was highlighted in a recent National Post feature exploring Greater Sudbury’s important role in Canada’s mining and critical minerals future.

With 9 operating mines, 2smelters and a world-class mining supply and service sector, Greater Sudbury has the expertise, infrastructure and resources to support continued growth and investment.

The article also highlights an important part of that conversation: as Greater Sudbury continues to support mining growth that benefits Ontario and Canada, investment in the municipal infrastructure that makes that growth possible is critical.

We know what Greater Sudbury brings to the table, and we’re proud to see that story being shared nationally.

Read the full National Post feature: https://nationalpost.com/news/the-highly-strategic-city-that-the-canada-investment-summit-forgot

The Greater Sudbury labour force survey results for August 2026 are in.

Labour Force refers to the total adult population available to the labour market at a specific time. As of August 2026, the labour force of Greater Sudbury (Census Metropolitan Area) is 107,600.

The unemployment rate for Greater Sudbury (Census Metropolitan Area) in August is 6.2%. The unemployment rate in Ontario is 6.9% and Canada is 6.5%.

The number of people employed in the city is 100,900, up from 100,600 in July 2026.

The participation rate is 65.3%.

The Memorial Park Social Series has been extended into September!

Here are the times and dates for you to drop in and enjoy Memorial Park through till September 24:

Food Trucks:

September 2- Pizzeria Roma, Las Churras, LP Vending

September 9- Pizzeria Roma, Las Churras, LP Vending

September 16- Pizzeria Roma, Las Churras, Hydrant Fizz, LP Vending

September 23- Pizzeria Roma, Las Churras, LP Vending

Weekly Programming:

Drop-in games and music - Wednesdays, 12 to 2 p.m.

Join us for facilitated games and group activities delivered by City of Greater Sudbury staff.

Yoga in the Park - Thursdays, 12 to 12:45 p.m.

Bring your mat and water bottle and meet us for Yoga in the Park! Stretch, breathe and unwind under the trees — a simple mid-day break to relax and reset. This drop-in yoga program is led by an experienced yoga instructor and is appropriate for all experience levels.

As part of the City of Greater Sudbury's ongoing commitment to improving building permit timelines and enhancing the applicant experience, several improvements to the PRONTO e-permitting system are now in effect.

Key Changes

Improved Application Intake & Submission Requirements

PRONTO now guides applicants through project-specific questions to generate a tailored

list of required submissions aligned with plans examination standards. Applications must meet minimum completeness requirements before proceeding to staff review. This helps reduce delays caused by incomplete submissions and improves timeline predictability.

Permit Fee Invoicing at Start of Review

In alignment with the Ontario Building Code Act, permit fees are now invoiced at the beginning of the review process. This change supports more efficient application processing and helps improve the overall permitting experience for applicants.

Payment Timeline Requirement

Permit fees must be paid within 14 calendar days of invoicing. Applications with unpaid

invoices beyond this timeframe may be cancelled.

Improved Communication & Status Updates

Applicants will receive deficiency notifications throughout the review process. Status updates will be provided through review-stage comments, and applicants should refer to the Processing Status Tree in Pronto to track progress and next steps.

These enhancements help create more efficient, transparent, and predictable permitting experience by providing clearer submission requirements, reducing delays and improving application processing timelines.

Resources to support your application, along with information on how to use PRONTO, are available on the City's Building and Renovating webpage: www.greatersudbury.ca/live/building-and-renovating/

Greater Sudbury has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Locations for 2026 by Site Selection magazine, earning a place among the country's top communities for economic competitiveness, investment attraction and business growth. The annual Canada's Best Locations report celebrates communities that are achieving strong results in attracting investment, supporting business expansion and creating jobs.

As one of only 20 locations across Canada to earn this recognition, Greater Sudbury is the sole representative from northern Ontario and the only Ontario municipality outside the GTA and southern Ontario on the list.

"We are thrilled with this recognition from Site Selection and proud to see Greater Sudbury recognized among Canada's best locations for investment and growth," said the Mayor of the City of Greater Sudbury. "This honour reflects the momentum we are seeing across our community and the success of ongoing efforts to attract investment, support business expansion and create opportunities for residents throughout Greater Sudbury."

The annual Canada's Best Locations ranking is produced by Site Selection, an internationally recognized publication covering corporate real estate, economic development and site selection. The rankings are based on qualified corporate facility investment projects tracked through the Conway Projects Database, which considers project activity, capital investment and job creation using both cumulative and per-capita measures.

"We are proud to see Greater Sudbury recognized on a national stage," said Kris Longston, General Manager of Planning and Growth. "This achievement reflects the hard work of our Economic Development team in attracting investment and creating opportunities for business growth, as well as the dedication of our Planning and Building teams in streamlining development approvals to help projects move forward more efficiently. Together with our community partners, industry leaders and local businesses, these efforts are helping to build a strong and resilient economy and create the conditions for investment, innovation and long-term growth."

The recognition reflects a period of continued growth and investment in Greater Sudbury. In 2025, the City recorded $597 million in construction permit value and issued permits for 625 new housing units. Significant private-sector investments, including Sandvik's $85.1-million commitment to a new manufacturing facility, further underscored Greater Sudbury's position as a centre for industrial innovation and economic growth.

As northern Ontario's largest city and economic hub, Greater Sudbury offers a diverse economy, a highly skilled workforce, world-class research and educational institutions and a business environment that supports innovation and growth. These advantages continue to attract investment and create opportunities for residents and businesses alike.

The recognition places Greater Sudbury alongside leading communities from across Canada and further raises the city's profile among investors, site selectors and business leaders looking for opportunities to establish or expand operations.

The complete 2026 Canada's Best Locations report is available in the September 2026 issue of Site Selection magazine at https://siteselection.com/2026-canadas-best-locations/.

The success of the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP) in Greater Sudbury has led Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to approve an additional 40 allocations for the Sudbury FCIP Program. The allocations are for use in the 2026 calendar year, increasing the community's 2026 allocation from 45 to 85.

Since launching in June 2025, the pilot has helped local employers address workforce shortages by connecting them with skilled Francophone and bilingual workers in priority sectors. Recognizing both the program's strong results and Greater Sudbury's ongoing labour market needs, IRCC has approved the increase to the community's FCIP allocation to support continued economic growth, strengthen workforce development and contribute to the long-term vitality of the local Francophone community.

Greater Sudbury was selected by IRCC to participate in both the FCIP and the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Greater Sudbury and Timmins are the only two communities in Canada participating in both programs, and FCIP is offered in just six communities nationwide. The programs help employers fill labour shortages by attracting and retaining skilled newcomers and supporting long-term workforce development across the community.

The FCIP continues to deliver positive results for employers seeking skilled Francophone and bilingual talent. Since January 2026, the program has achieved the following:

• 85 FCIP allocations for 2026
• 32 candidates recommended between January and August 2026
• 34 applications received in 2026
• 83 designated employers

The additional FCIP allocations build on the success of immigration pilot programs in Greater Sudbury. Since the launch of the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP), followed by RCIP and FCIP, the programs have collectively attracted 2,325 primary applicants and 4,435 newcomers, including accompanying family members, to the community. In 2025, FCIP and RCIP used all available allocations, demonstrating strong demand from employers in priority sectors seeking skilled workers and from newcomers looking to build their future in Northern Ontario. FCIP also received an additional allocation during its inaugural year to help meet local labour market needs.

Together, the programs are supporting workforce development, economic growth and population growth by helping employers fill critical positions while welcoming skilled newcomers and their families to Greater Sudbury.

Employers interested in participating in FCIP or RCIP are encouraged to explore becoming a designated employer. Eligible employers must operate within the designated program boundaries, be active in identified priority sectors and hire for approved priority occupations.

For more information about the programs and employer designation, visit investsudbury.ca/rcipfcip.

Greater Sudbury is continuing to build momentum in 2026, with strong results across employment, investment, business growth and talent attraction highlighted in the City's Economic Bulletin for the first six months of the year.

The mid-year report showcases a community that continues to attract investment and opportunities, with more than $350 million in construction activity, a labour force of 106,000 people and an unemployment rate of 6.4 per cent, below both the provincial and national averages. Greater Sudbury was also ranked fifth among Canada's 33 largest cities in BMO Capital Markets' City Labour Market Performance Ranking, climbing an impressive 15 spots from 2025.

The City's workforce attraction initiatives continue to deliver results. Through the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP), 265 candidates were recommended to help meet local labour market needs, while the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP) supported an additional 20 candidates. Together, these programs helped attract 285 skilled candidates to Greater Sudbury. The Move to Sudbury campaign also generated more than 1,550 inquiries from individuals interested in making Greater Sudbury their home.

Entrepreneurship and innovation also remain strong, with the Regional Business Centre supporting the launch of 45 new businesses and the creation of 85 new jobs during the first half of 2026.

“We're seeing real momentum across Greater Sudbury,” said the Mayor of the City of Greater Sudbury. “From new investment and construction activity to building more homes needed to support our growing community, attracting talent, supporting entrepreneurs and advancing major projects, the first half of 2026 shows that the decisions we're making today are creating opportunities for the future. These results reflect the confidence people have in our community, and we're committed to building on that progress as we continue to grow our economy, expand housing options and strengthen our quality of life.”

The Economic Bulletin also highlights progress in healthcare recruitment, major development projects, downtown revitalization, tourism, international partnerships and business support programs.

Residents, investors and business leaders are encouraged to explore the full 2026 Mid-Year Economic Bulletin at investsudbury.ca/economic-bulletin, to learn more about the projects, investments and initiatives helping shape Greater Sudbury's future.