Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced a $500,000 investment through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program to rehabilitate and improve energy efficiency of the Nattilik Arena in Kugaaruk, Nunavut. The full release is available online. Call 343-291-2500.
The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency is contributing over $2,100,000 to eleven projects in the Beaufort and Sahtu regions. This funding will support a variety of projects designed to improve community infrastructure and provide for foundational commercial planning in the communities of Deline, Inuvik, Fort Good Hope, Fort McPherson, Norman Wells, Tulita and Ulukhaktok. The announcement … Read more
Liberal MP Michael McLeod (Northwest Territories) announced that the Government of Canada has invested $1,749,256 to upgrade and renovate six public facilities in communities of the Northwest Territories through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. The renovated buildings include the Dettah Wellness Centre, the Soaring Eagle Friendship Centre, the Fort Simpson Recreation Centre, the Hamlet of Paulatuk … Read more
Thanks to a $177,206 investment from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and $44,301 from Indigenous and Northern Affairs,, the Kátł’odeeche First Nation received the required support to be able to provide a professional hosting venue to launch the Dene Games competition. The funding was announced in the lead up to the opening of the Arctic … Read more
Liberal MP Larry Bagnell (Yukon) and Ranj Pillai, Deputy Premier, Minister of Economic Development, announced that a new innovation hub will open its doors later this year in Whitehorse, Yukon. With support from the Government of Canada, the Government of Yukon, YuKonstruct Makerspace Society, the Yukon College and private partners, the innovation hub will offer a dynamic space … Read more
Liberal MP Larry Bagnell (Yukon) and Ranj Pillai, Deputy Premier, Minister of Economic Development, announced that a new flight training simulator, the first of its kind in Canada’s North, has been installed at the Alkan Air Flight Academy in Whitehorse, Yukon. With support from the Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon, the simulator was purchased by … Read more
Liberal MP Michael McLeod (Northwest Territories) announced an investment of $450,000 from the Government of Canada towards two community projects, one allowing for upgrades to Yellowknife’s McMahon Frame Lake Trail and the other one providing for infrastructure improvements in downtown Hay River. This investment is being allocated under the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. The full release is available online. … Read more
Liberal MP Michael McLeod (Northwest Territories) announced an investment of $950,000 from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency to the Government of the Northwest Territories’ Department of Infrastructure is exploring the feasibility of using wind turbines and energy storage devices in the Town of Inuvik. If this renewable energy source is deemed feasible and is implemented in the … Read more
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced a CanNor investment of $1,000,000 to the Capital Loan Fund operated by the Nunavut Community Futures Association. The NCFA is now well positioned with this added funding to meet the higher demands for business services and loans, including assisting start-ups and SMEs that face challenges … Read more
Liberal MP Larry Bagnell (Yukon) and Ranj Pillai, Deputy Premier, announced a government investment of more than $247,200 in the Yukon Business Development Program. This investment in the Yukon Business Development Program will allow Yukon businesses to receive the expert advice needed to help them reach the next level of commercialization. The program will be administered by the Yukon … Read more
