Liberal MP Michael McLeod (Northwest Territories) announced a $440,500 investment from the Government of Canada towards two ski club facilities in the Northwest Territories. The Yellowknife Ski Club and the Fort Smith Ski Club received funding to improve their community recreational spaces. These investments are a part of the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. The full release is available online. Call 343-291-2500.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced a $7.4 million investment in geoscience research in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, and Yukon. The two-year funding will ensure that geoscientists can continue studying the north’s mineral, soil, water, and energy resources. This data can lead to significant scientific advancements and provides valuable information to make … Read more
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced an investment of $467,200 to support a feasibility study to assess the potential for natural gas development in the Beaufort Delta region of the Northwest Territories. The Inuvialuit Regional Corporation is leading this project. This Indigenous-owned corporation seeks to lower living costs for local residents … Read more
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced an investment of $325,000 to fund SmartICE, an innovative system that measures ice thickness. SmartICE adapts technology for use in temperatures of -30C or colder by hard wiring key elements, resulting in greater energy efficiency. The full release is available online. Call 343-291-2500.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced $197,000 in funding to assist the Town of Inuvik with the purchase of floor covers for the ice surface of the Midnight Sun Complex. The custom floor covers were recently installed in anticipation of the summer season. The covers will also expand the range of available … Read more
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced an investment of $75,000 to support an innovative approach to northern agriculture to help feed the North. North Star Agriculture Inc., a subsidiary of Gray Dragon Investment Corporation, is developing the first indoor, vertical aquaponics farm in the Yukon. Aquaponics is an innovative method of farming that raises … Read more
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced an investment of $456,000 to assist with the professional development and marketing of Nunavut artists. This investment will help the Qaggiavuut Society train artists in marketing and product development so they can better manage and promote their own careers and take advantage of opportunities from arts … Read more
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) and Monica Ell-Kanayuk, Minister of Economic Development and Transportation for the Government of Nunavut, announced over $242,000 in funding to continue to develop and grow tourism in Qikiqtarjuag. The full release is available online. Call 343-291-2500.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.), in association with the Kakivak Association and the Kitikmeot Inuit Association, are announcing almost $2 million to modernize and expand fuel truck garage facilities across Nunavut. This investment will support eight Inuit-owned Community Co-operatives to improve their building sites so they can provide safe storage of diesel … Read more
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains (Mississauga-Malton, Ont.) announced an investment of $375,000 to support improvements and expansion of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation’s Nàkwät’à Kų̀ (Potlatch House) in Whitehorse, Yukon. The renovations will reflect the culture, art, and history of the people of Kwanlin Dün, better equip the building to meet increasing use, and improve safety … Read more
