Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) announced funding that could lead to the development of a port in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut. Aglukkaq said that the construction of a port at Rankin Inlet would help bring jobs, growth and long-term prosperity to the community and the Kivalliq region. Aglukkaq added that this investment is to develop a … Read more
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) announced an investment to preserve and promote the arts sector in Nunavut by supporting the development of a new Nunavut Media Arts Centre. Aglukkaq said the arts sector in Nunavut is an important contributor to the northern economy and this new facility will build capacity in local film and video … Read more
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) announced funding for two projects that will provide training and help increase capacity for heritage and cultural tourism and for Inuit business development in Nunavut. Aglukkaq said that training that supports cultural and tourism-related activities will lead to greater employment opportunities and increased economic benefits for all Nunavummiut. The full … Read more
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) announced investments for skills training programs in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut that will help northern youth to participate in the skilled trades and technology sectors. Aglukkaq said the government is proud to make investments that will give both northern youth and businesses expanded opportunities for local employment in important … Read more
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) announced a multi-year investment to enhance tourism in the Northwest Territories and increase visits by Canadian and international tourists to the territory. Aglukkaq said the investment will stimulate and grow the tourism sector, which will in turn create and sustain a variety of business and job opportunities for Northerners. The … Read more
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) announced support to increase capacity and training, promote investment, and improve operational efficiency in the mining industry in the Northwest Territories and Yukon. Aglukkaq said that the government recognizes that improving job skills for northerners ensures that mines have the workers they need locally and that better-quality jobs stay in … Read more
The government is proud to support the 2012 Arctic Winter Games, taking place in Whitehorse, March 4-10, 2012. These games are a unique way to celebrate sport and Canada's northern culture, as well as showcasing Yukon's beautiful northern landscape to the many visiting athletes from around the world. Conservative MP Ryan Leef (Yukon) said the … Read more
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) announced funding for two projects that will enable Ross River citizens to take advantage of economic opportunities related to clean energy development and the proposed Selwyn Chihong mining project. Aglukkaq said that these two projects will help Ross River Dena Council citizens to effectively participate in and benefit from sustainable economic development in … Read more
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) announced improvements to the Tr'ochek National Historic Site in Dawson City, YK, that will enrich the experience of both visitors and citizens, and benefit the community by improving tourism attractions in the Dawson region. The investment from CanNor will enable the Tr'ondek Hwech'in First Nation to build structures needed to … Read more
On behalf of Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut), Conservative MP Ryan Leef (Yukon) and acting vice-president of Education and Training at Yukon College Shelagh Rowles announced that resource development and exploration companies in Yukon will soon have more skilled local workers to choose from, thanks to two new mining technology programs at Yukon College. The … Read more
