Press Release Department: Federal - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency said that the Government of Canada has funded a series of initiatives designed to strengthen and expand the tourism sector in the Northwest Territories. The agency said that CanNor's investment of nearly $900,000 supported a multi-year pan-territorial francophone tourism strategy, business marketing workshops for tourism operators, a tourism measurement … Read more

On behalf of Northern Economic Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC), Conservative Yukon Senator Daniel Lang announced $200,000 in funding to enhance the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport by showcasing Yukon's unique history and culture through local art, photography, and displays. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-0002.

Indian and Northern Affairs Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) announced $118,450 in funding towards a new marketing strategy for Nunavut's fishing industry. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-0002.

Indian and Northern Affairs Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) announced $300,000 in funding over three years to develop the potential benefits of Yukon's energy resources. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-0002.

Northern Economic Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) announced $43,000 in funding for the Alaska Highway Aboriginal Pipeline Coalition to update their strategic plan. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-0002.

Northern Economic Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) announced an investment of $426,000 for research and training projects to help the Northwest Territories and Nunavut strengthen information technology, energy, and educational sectors of the economy. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-0002.

Indian Affairs Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) announced an investment of $306,670 for three tourism projects that will help grow Yukon's tourism industry. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-0002. Indian Affairs Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) announced a combined investment of more than $3.4 million over four years to … Read more

On behalf of Northern Economic Development Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC), Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) announced a $3.5 million investment for Canada's North Marketing Campaign to promote and position Canada's North as a unique and dynamic place to visit. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-0002.

Indian Affairs Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC) announced close to $300,000 to help fund start up costs, educational workshops, and operational work to support business development and diversification in the Northwest Territories. With additional contributions from project proponents, private investors and the Territorial Government, the projects have a total value of more than … Read more

Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut), on behalf of Indian Affairs Minister John Duncan (Vancouver Island North, BC), announced an investment of over $900,000 towards eight skills and capacity development projects in Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-0002.