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w w w . C A N A D I A N L a w y e r m a g . c o m O C T O B E R 2 0 1 7 35 with more favourable pric- ing environments and public infrastructure. Challenges, impediments and barriers While the forecasts and indi- cators are positive, recent research shows that the ter- ritories fall behind in educa- tional attainment, availability of key social services (includ- ing mental health and food security) and household over- crowding - factors that affect workforce development and capacity. Supporting Northern workforce development How can business complement government to help address gaps in northern workforce develop- ment and capacity so that eco- nomic opportunities are seized? What role could/should the busi- ness sector take? These are questions at the heart of discussions hosted and moderated by Field Law and The Conference Board of Canada at the Thought Lead- ership Roundtable part of the Conference. Join the discussion If you have ideas for how we can better support busi- nesses and their workforce in improving on key indicators and seizing current and future opportunities, share your sug- gestions on #OppsNorth and #FieldLaw. For a summary of our Thought Leadership Roundtable discussion visit www.fieldlaw.com. Field Law is proud to be a significant sponsor of the Opportunities North 2017 conference. 1. The Conference Board of Canada, Territorial Outlook Economic Forecast: Summer 2017 Encouraging more business support of Northern workforce to seize emerging economic opportunities Opportunities North 2017 Opportunities North is in Edmonton this year bringing together business, government, and com- munity leaders from across Western and Northern Canada for a three-day business conference featur- ing trade networking, culture experiences and the exchange of forward-looking, thought-provoking content. Economic outlook is promising The Conference Board of Canada recently released their Territorial Outlook (Economic Forecast) 1 which paints a positive economic picture and identifies opportunities for Canada's North. Some of the strongest growth prospects over the next decade are in Nunavut with a host of anticipated projects. Mining operations are expected to be back online in Yukon and Northwest Territories Connecting Edmonton and Northern companies, cultures and corridors Sponsored by PHOTO: D. SAUNDERSON