ABOUT US OUR PROGRAMS ONLINE APPLICATIONS PARTNER PROGRAMS PUBLICATIONS CONTACT US BOARD GOVERNANCE Overview and Mandate of the Northern Development Initiative Trust Northern Development Initiative Trust (Northern Development) was established in November 2004 (with Act amendment in September 2005) by the provincial government to foster economic development and job creation in central and northern British Columbia. It is a catalyst for communities to reach their economic potential. The Northern Development Initiative Trust covers more than 70% of the province, from Lytton to Fort Nelson and from Valemount to Haida Gwaii, including thirty-nine incorporated communities, nine regional districts, one regional municipality and eighty-eight First Nations communities. By legislated mandate, Northern Development project investments must fall within one of the following ten primary investment areas: Agriculture Economic Development Energy Forestry Mining Olympic Opportunities Pine Beetle Recovery Small Business Tourism Transportation Vision Northern B.C. has world-class industries, diversified regional economies and growing, energetic communities. Mission To be a catalyst for northern B.C. to grow a strong diversified economy by stimulating sustainable economic growth through strategic and leveraged investments. Organizational Objectives To govern a sustainable and responsive organization To support the development of resilient and profitable businesses To stimulate welcoming, thriving communities To enhance regional capacity, investment and opportunities for growth Corporate Ethics As stewards of a public trust incorporated under legislation by the Province of British Columbia, we promise to: Dedicate ourselves to building economic capacity and sustainability throughout the Trust area. Responsibly steward a capital base to support Trust area communities in perpetuity. Develop strong partnerships throughout the region and uphold the values of the communities and businesses we work with. But not to; Favour one region, community or business over another Adopt or promote a political affiliation Put our interests ahead of central and northern B.C.’s interests Board Governance British Columbia Board Resourcing Office – Best Practice Guidelines Implementing Board Best Practices Bylaw and policy manual Board Attendance Record 2020 Board of Director Attendance Record 2019 Board of Director Attendance Record 2018 Board of Director Attendance Record 2017 Board of Director Attendance Record 2016 Board of Director Attendance Record 2015 Board of Director Attendance Record SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER Keep up to date with the latest news and success stories. Don't worry, you can unsubscribe at any time. HAVE A QUESTION? Feel free to reach out, we'd love assist you where ever we can. 301-1268 Fifth Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L3L2 info@northerndevelopment.bc.ca (250) 561-2525 Send Us a Message BY NORTHERNERS, FOR NORTHERNERS Working with communities, First Nations, local government and businesses to build a stronger North by investing in economic development in central and northern British Columbia, Canada. © Copyright 2021 Northern Development Initiative Trust Sitemap Terms of Use Privacy Policy Site by Relentless Love Northern BC is a movement connecting people with the independent locally-owned businesses that are the heart and soul of their communities.