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Media Advisory – Minister Anandasangaree to announce funding to strengthen energy security in Nunavut
From: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Media advisory Iqaluit, Nunavut, February 3, 2025 — The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, will announce support for the Iqaluit Nukkiksautiit Project to examine the feasibility of the construction of a waterpower project near Iqaluit. […]
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Read MoreGovernments of Canada and Yukon announce funding to support private investment in Yukon businesses
From: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency January 27, 2025 This is a joint news release between the Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon. Small- and medium-sized businesses are key drivers of innovation and opportunity in their communities. Access to private investment allows them to expand, diversify, and strengthen local economies, creating dynamic economic […]
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Read MoreCanNor launches Expression of Interest for projects beginning in the 2025-2026 fiscal year
From: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Northern businesses and organizations wanting to access CanNor funding can now submit ideas for projects that align with the Agency’s programs October 15, 2024 Northerners are true innovators and entrepreneurs, driving local economic growth and creating jobs that strengthen their communities. For 15 years, CanNor has supported businesses and […]
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Read MoreMedia advisory – Michael McLeod, MP for the Northwest Territories, to announce funding for innovation and infrastructure development in Yellowknife
From: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Media advisory Yellowknife, Sept. 3, 2024 — Please be advised that Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, will make a funding announcement regarding support for a project by […]
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Read MoreMinister Vandal announces funding to strengthen innovation in the North
From: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency CanNor investment of nearly $2.4 million supports 4 projects across the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and the Yukon May 29, 2024 – Iqaluit, Nunavut – Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Key to Canada’s economy are businesses and organizations leading new innovation, driving economic growth, and finding better ways to serve […]
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Read MoreStatement from Premier Ranj Pillai on recent meetings with Kluane First Nation, White River First Nation and Carcross/Tagish First Nation
15/01/2024 Premier Ranj Pillai has issued the following statement: “This past week I had the pleasure of connecting separately with the government leadership of Kluane First Nation, White River First Nation and Carcross/Tagish First Nation in their respective communities. “At these meetings with Yukon First Nation Chiefs and Council members, we discussed items of common […]
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Read MorePlans for bison processing plant in Fort Simpson, N.W.T., met with skepticism by local hunter – CBC
Jan 08, 2024 Fort Simpson Métis Development Corporation awarded $705K in federal funds to develop facility The Fort Simpson Métis in the N.W.T. have secured federal funding for a bison meat processing facility, but at least one local hunter wonders why the facility — pitched as way to increase food security — will process meat from an animal rarely […]
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Read MoreMinister Vandal announces an investment supporting food security in Wekweètì, NWT
From: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency CanNor funding of $600,000 to the Tłı̨chǫ Investment Corporation will help with the construction of Wekweètì’s new grocery store December 19, 2023 Food security contributes to people’s physical and mental health and well-being. As many Northerners in remote and Indigenous communities face high rates of food insecurity, the Government […]
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Read MoreCanNor announces the Northern Food Innovation Challenge’s Phase 2 projects
From: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Four participants will contribute their innovative solutions to improving food security across the territories Rates of food insecurity across Canada’s territories rank among the highest in country, but Northerners are leading the way to develop innovative solutions that improve their food systems by leveraging local knowledge and ingenuity to […]
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Read MoreMedia advisory: Dr. Brendan Hanley to make an announcement on the next phase of the Northern Food Innovation Challenge
From: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Whitehorse, Yukon, December 15 , 2023 — Please be advised that Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister for PrairiesCan and Minister for CanNor, will make an announcement regarding the next phase of project funding […]
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