The future of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine in Thunder Bay remains top of mind among local officials.
The province has introduced legislation to establish NOSM as an independent, standalone degree-granting institution, raising concerns about the school’s status in the city.
Thunder Bay-Superior North MPP Michael Gravelle is asking local leaders to continue their fight against the move.
“NOMA’s (Northwestern Municipal Association) support has been extremely special and important, and makes a difference in terms of the final outcome of this particular situation,” Gravelle points out.
Gravelle adds this is a topic that can’t be ignored.
“This is an extremely important issue, one that is not without controversy, but I think the bottom line is that once [the decision was] made, there was no opportunity for consultation whatsoever.”
NOSM officials stress public consultation has just started and anyone can provide input on the proposal.
The school feels some people are providing “misinformation, creating fear and panic,” and officials add “there is no chance” of the school closing its Thunder Bay campus.
