Liberal MP Brendan Hanley (Yukon) announced a federal investment of nearly $100,000 in Northern Garments Inc., a Dawson City-based small business widely known as SKOOKUMbrand. The full release is available online. Contact kyle.allen@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca.
Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Dan Vandal (Saint Boniface-Saint Vital, Man.) announced the launch of CanNor’s Expression of Interest for projects and initiatives in the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut starting after March 31, 2025 for the 2025-2026 fiscal … Read more
While visiting the Uquutaq Society’s facilities in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Dan Vandal (Saint Boniface-Saint Vital, Man.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing over $970,000 for the construction of a commercial kitchen and training space. The … Read more
Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Dan Vandal (Saint Boniface-Saint Vital, Man.) announced that the Government of Canada is investing over $800,000 in strengthening tourism sectors across the North. This funding, delivered by CanNor, will assist seven businesses and organizations … Read more
Liberal MP Michael McLeod (Northwest Territories) announced an investment of $732,944, delivered through CanNor, towards a three-year project by Makerspace YK. Makerspace YK is a registered non-profit that operates an inclusive hub for supporting entrepreneurs, start-ups, and creatives. This funding will support Makerspace YK in expanding programming and making workspace improvements at their Yellowknife location, enhancing … Read more
Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Dan Vandal (Saint Boniface-Saint Vital, Man.) issued a statement: “On August 18th, 2024, the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) celebrated its first 15 years of supporting innovation, sustainability, and diversified economic growth across … Read more
Liberal MP Brendan Hanley (Yukon) announced that the Government of Canada is investing over $114,000 in the Northern Cultural Expressions Society (NCES). NCES’s three-year Market and Export Readiness project will provide business-related training to First Nations artists in the Yukon. This training includes developing a marketing plan and website, and creating a framework for artists to … Read more
Liberal MP Brendan Hanley (Yukon) announced that the Government of Canada is investing $6 million in Air North, Yukon’s Airline to renew its fleet and expand its infrastructure. The full release is available online. Contact kyle.allen@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca.
Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Dan Vandal (Saint Boniface-Saint Vital, Man.), Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Gary Anandasangaree (Scarborough—Rouge Park, Ont.) and Indigenous Services Minister and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior … Read more
Liberal MP Brendan Hanley (Yukon) announced that the Government of Canada is investing in two projects, totaling more than $645,000, towards the Yukon’s screen media industry: Screen Production Yukon Association received $620,000; and Shot in the Dark Productions received $25,000. The full release is available online. Contact kyle.allen@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca.
