I thought that northern Ontario political representatives (MPs & MPPs) should be doing the following:

"The institute, an independent, not-for-profit organization, will monitor the implementation of the Growth Plan for Northern Ontario and make provincial policy recommendations for the region. It will work with northern municipalities, post-secondary institutions, research groups, Aboriginal organizations, francophone groups and industry to set priorities and directions for northern development."

i.e. providing their input to ministers, who provide policies which in turn government bureaucrats should implement.

This is just a means of off loading work and responsibilities.