Published: 6/11/2026
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission's (CEDC) 2026–2030 Strategic Action Plan outlines a bold path to strengthen and diversify the economy by attracting investment, supporting business growth, and drawing new residents. Anchored in three pillars — Business, Community, and Tourism — the plan builds on the Phase 1 Economic Growth Assessment with clear strategies to raise Thunder Bay's profile as a place to live, work, invest, and visit. This work is complemented by the City of Thunder Bay's Growth Taskforce and its Smart Growth Action Plan — a 10-year strategy led by 25 community leaders focused on expanding the city's tax base, modernizing policies, and ensuring the community is ready to welcome and support new businesses. Together, the CEDC's focus on investment attraction and the City's commitment to creating a supportive environment position Thunder Bay to achieve its growth goals — building prosperity, increasing population, and raising the city's profile regionally, nationally, and internationally
