Prospects for the Mile of Gold: An Economic Profile of Kirkland Lake June 27, 2024 – 1 of 2

In recent years, the town has paired its traditional strength in mining with growing employment in other industries, including utilities and arts, entertainment, and recreation. [...] The town is seeing both a decline in its total population and an increase in the number of residents aged 65 or older. [...] In 2021, more than 40 per cent of the people working in Kirkland Lake – or approximately 1,400 people – lived in another community. [...] “Coupled with a high quality of life and relatively low cost of living, this makes Kirkland Lake a great place to live and work.” This profile was completed through NPI’s Northern Analyst Collective (NAC) program, which is supported by NOHFC and local partners; in this case, the Town of Kirkland Lake. [...] During his studies, William learned about the wide world of public policy and developed a particular research interest in economic policy and regional development.