Committee made up of municipal government officials, appointed MLA, business owners, and volunteer organizations.
The mandate of the NADC, as set out in the Northern Alberta Development Council Act, is to “investigate, monitor, evaluate, plan and promote practical measures to foster and advance general development in northern Alberta and to advise the Government accordingly.” The NADC supports the government’s commitment to prosperity by facilitating the development of a thriving and progressive northern economy.
Encourage economic growth and community development by:
•Build partnerships among key stakeholders to establish priorities and pursue northern opportunities
•Foster economic strength and diversity by supporting development in transportation, value-added agriculture, tourism, health and other areas
•Support initiatives to increase northern skill levels, in partnership with northern communities, business, industry, learning providers and students
•Increase awareness about Northern Alberta’s employment and lifestyle opportunities
Be North offers bursaries for university and college students training for jobs in demand in northern Alberta. www.benorth.ca
NADC is funded or in partnership with the Alberta ministry of Enterprise and Advanced Education.