The District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board (DSSAB) was pleased to participate in the 2026 NOSDA Conference in North Bay.

DSSAB CEO Mike Nadeau moderated the Human Services in Northern Ontario panel, bringing together perspectives from across government on opportunities and challenges in strengthening human services throughout the North.

Thank you to the panel participants for sharing their knowledge and perspectives:

• Jeff Butler, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)
• Sean Fraser, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH)
• Cindy Perry, Executive Director, Program Development and Coordination, Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD)

Collaboration between governments, service providers, and communities is essential to building stronger, more responsive supports for people across Northern Ontario.