Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger (Desnethé–Missinippi–Churchill River, Sask.) will make an announcement on improving high-speed Internet infrastructure in Nunavut. The event will take place at Nunavut Arctic College, 502 Niaqunngusiariaq Rd. Contact connor.burton@ised-isde.gc.ca
Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Joanne Thompson (St. John’s East, N.L.) will make an important announcement on federal investments in small craft harbours to help strengthen northern communities at 630 Queen Elizabeth II Way. Contact Ira.Khedkar@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
Nunavut Minister of Community Services David Akeeagok and Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Joanne Thompson (St. John’s East, N.L.) will co-chair a meeting of the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (CCFAM). Topics to be discussed include: advancement and collaboration of Canada’s economic priorities within the fish and seafood sector, … Read more
Governor General Mary Simon will deliver remarks and take part in Nunavut Day celebrations at the Nakasuk School Grounds. Details are available online. Contact media@gg.ca
Governor General Mary Simon is in Iqaluit for the final stop of her Mental Health Learning and Listening Tour, which highlights best practices in mental wellness across northern Canada. On Tuesday, she’ll visit the Piruqatigiit Resource Centre and the Qaujigiartiit Health Research Centre and host a round-table discussion on mental health. On Wednesday, she’ll deliver … Read more
Prime Minister Mark Carney will reassert Canada’s sovereignty in the Arctic and meet with members of the Iqaluit Patrol of 1 Canadian Rangers Patrol Group. Carney will also meet with Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok. Contact media@pmo-cpm.gc.ca.
National Defence Minister Bill Blair (Scarborough-Southwest, Ont.) will announce progress on increasing the Canadian Armed Forces’ presence and readiness across the Arctic and the North. The event will take place at Iqaluit Forward Operating Location, 1528 Ungalliqpaat Cres. and on Zoom. Contact laurent.decasanove@forces.gc.ca
Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jenna Sudds (Kanata-Carleton, Ont.), accompanied by Nunavut Premier PJ Akeeagok, will make an announcement on the National School Food Program at Nanook Elementary School, 3101 Angel St. At 3:00 p.m., Sudds will attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the newly expanded Tumikuluit Saipaaqivik Daycare at 3044 Apex Rd. Details are available online. Contact … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) will hold a press conference in Iqaluit. For details, contact: carson.bradley@parl.gc.ca
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister and Northern Affairs, and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Gary Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Rouge Park, Ont.) and President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Natan Obed will announce progress on the Inuit Nunangat Policy, aimed at ensuring Inuit voices guide federal decisions. The event will take place at Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., Igluvut Bldg, 922 … Read more
