Two Ontario cabinet ministers will be in Goderich Thursday for a forum examining rural economic development, agriculture and international trade.
Minister of Rural Affairs Lisa Thompson and Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness Sam Oosterhoff will participate in a special panel at the second annual Huron Marine and Economic Forum.
Hosted by the Huron Chamber of Commerce, the event will focus on how Great Lakes shipping, transportation infrastructure and international trade support the region's agricultural and industrial sectors.
Other discussions will explore transportation corridors, market access and opportunities for regional economic growth.
The forum takes place Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Goderich Columbus Convention Centre.
