West Nipissing represented in national discussions on substance use

The mayor of West Nipissing is in Timmins to share a small-town perspective on substance use in Canadian communities.

Mayor Kathleen Thorne Rochon has been invited to join the National Mayor’s Panel as part of the Municipal Leadership on Substance Use Summit.

The municipality says her participation will bring valuable insights, ensuring that the unique challenges and opportunities faced by communities like West Nipissing are represented in national discussions.

“I believe that by working together, we can ensure that the developed solutions and policies can be scaled to the needs of communities like ours,” says Mayor Thorne Rochon. “I also believe that through this, we can help to continue the bolstering of West Nipissing’s credibility and reputation, and position us as leaders in Northern Ontario.”

She’s joining mayors from Charlottetown, Iqaluit, Lethbridge, Timmins, and Cambridge at the summit.

Mayor Thorne Rochon will be contributing to policy recommendations, sharing best practices, and advocating for resources that support municipal efforts.

The first-of-its-kind summit is underway.

It was convened by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction.