Development Liaison Advisory Committee (DLAC)

The October 2026 Greater Sudbury Labour Force Survey results are in!

Here’s a quick snapshot of what’s happening in our local labour market:

Labour force: 106,800 (the number of adults either working or actively looking for work).

Unemployment rate: 5.6%. The unemployment rate in Ontario is 7% and Canada is 6.5%.

Employment: 100,900, (including employees and self‑employed) down from 101,400 in September 2026.

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and local Chambers are calling on business leaders in our community to share their perspective through the annual Business Confidence Survey.‌

This survey is your opportunity to share what your business is experiencing, the challenges and opportunities ahead, and the priorities that matter most for future growth. By participating, you can help ensure the perspective of businesses in Greater Sudbury are part of the broader picture of Ontario’s economy.

This survey takes just 10 minutes complete. Responses are completely confidential and reported only in aggregate by independent research firm Leger.

TAKE THE SURVEY

Survey closes: Monday, November 30, 2026.

As of 10 a.m. today, online voting for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Elections is open. Greater Sudbury voters can cast their ballot online at any time from any computer, tablet or smartphone until 8 p.m. on Monday, October 26.

To vote online, voters must have their Voter Information Letter (VIL), which they should have received in the mail. The VIL contains the link to the online voting system and a unique Personal Identification Number (PIN). Voters will use the PIN and their date of birth to access the online voting system.

If you did not receive a VIL, you can still vote:

• Visit a Citizen Service Centre or One Stop Services at Tom Davis Square up until the close of voting on Election Day to have a new or replacement VIL issued to you; or
• Visit any in-person voting location on Election Day (October 26) or an advance voting day (October 17 or 24) to check your information on the voters’ list, make any updates or have a new or replacement VIL issued to you.

Advance Voting
Advance paper ballot voting will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, and Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following four locations:

• Centennial Community Centre and Arena, 4333 Centennial Dr., Hanmer
• Chelmsford Community Centre and Arena, 215 Edward Ave., Chelmsford
• George Armstrong Community Centre and Arena, 100 Church St., Garson
• Gerry McCrory Countryside Sports Complex, 235 Countryside Dr., Sudbury

Election Day
On Election Day, Monday, October 26, there will be 27 voting locations open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. A list of voting locations was included with your VIL and can also be found here: www.greatersudbury.ca/voting-locations/

The City uses a “vote anywhere” method for paper ballot voting, which means you can attend whichever location is most accessible and convenient for you in Greater Sudbury.

To help residents get to a voting location, GOVA Transit will provide free service on all routes during voting hours on Monday, October 26.

What You Need to Vote
If you are voting in person, bring an acceptable piece of identification. For a list of options, visit www.greatersudbury.ca/elections/for-voters and click on “Acceptable Forms of Voting ID”. To make the voting process faster, bring your VIL.

Reminder about Duplicate VILs
It is possible for some voters to receive more than one VIL. Only one VIL is needed to vote, and under the Municipal Elections Act, a voter may vote only once in a municipality. Voting more than once is an offence and may result in penalties.

If you receive more than one VIL, keep the one that most accurately matches your identification. Then take one of the following steps for the duplicate letter:

• Dispose of it
• Print ‘Duplicate – Return to Sender’ on it and drop it in any Canada Post mailbox
• Bring it with you when you go to vote and give it to an election official
• Take it to any Greater Sudbury Citizen Service Centre or the One Stop Services counter located in Tom Davis Square during regular business hours until the close of voting on Election Day

For more information on the election, visit www.greatersudbury.ca/elections.

POSTED ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZERS:

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.