The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has amended its regulations governing radiation protection for workers in the nuclear sector. The new regulations include accommodations for workers who are breastfeeding, and a lower annual limit for radiation doses to the lens of the eye. “We have taken action to minimize radiation risks for all workers—including those who are … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency) Larry Bagnell (Yukon) announced that 46 businesses across Nunavut have received over $2.5 million in support from the Northern Business Relief Fund and Regional Relief and Recovery Fund. The full release is available online. Call 867-975-1347. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic … Read more
Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly (Ahuntsic-Cartierville, Que.) announced that more than 180 businesses across Yukon have received over $7 million in support from the NBRF and RRRF. To protect local jobs, support businesses through these challenging times, and help them play a role in our economic recovery, over 180 Yukon SMEs and … Read more
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages (Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency) Larry Bagnell (Yukon) announced nearly $4.6 million in federal investments to help the Nunavut, Northwest Territories and Yukon agri-food sectors innovate, grow and create jobs. Additional investments of $604,348 have been provided through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. … Read more
A steady increase of wildfires throughout Yukon and lack of available firefighting crews within the territory has led to a rising demand for first responders. Yukon First Nations Wildfire is working to meet that need by providing first responders to combat wildfires and provide ongoing preventative support to reduce wildfire threats to Yukon communities. Minister … Read more
Liberal MP Larry Bagnell (Yukon) announced the Government of Canada is investing over $2.2M in seven economic development projects in Yukon. Funding will go to Yukon College’s Cold Climate Innovation, five Yukon small to medium-sized enterprises and Yukonstruct Makerspace Society. The full release is available online. Call 343-291-1710.
Minister of Rural Economic Development Bernadette Jordan (South Shore–St. Margaret’s, N.S.) announced the Government of Canada is investing over $350,000 to Qaggiavuut’s Qaggiq School of Performing Arts and the Nunavut Film Development Corporation for professional training and to support strategic development in the territory’s arts and film industry. The full release is available online. Call 343-291-1710.
Liberal MP Larry Bagnell (Yukon) announced the Government of Canada is investing over $4.3M in sixteen economic development projects in Yukon. The full release is available online. Call 343-291-1710.
Liberal MP Michael McLeod (Northwest Territories) announced the Government of Canada is investing $2.7M in nine economic development projects in the Northwest Territories. Funding will go towards a range of projects across a variety of economic sectors, including tourism, television and film, culture and construction. The full release is available online. Call 343-291-1710.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced an investment of over $3.8 million to the Government of Nunavut’s Department of Economic Development and Transportation and the Canada-Nunavut Geoscience Office to support geoscience research and economic development in Nunavut. The full release is available online. Call 343-291-1710.
