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GNWT Fiscal Sustainability Plan Released
February 12, 2024 As an initial step to addressing the territory’s economic challenges, Premier R.J. Simpson and Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek have released Restoring Balance: A Fiscal Sustainability Strategy for the 20th Legislative Assembly. The strategy outlines the reality of the territory’s financial situation and sets significant targets to help support the territory’s economic recovery […]
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NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines 2024 Prebudget Submission
The attached is the Chamber of MInes’ pre-Budget submission to Finance Canada as part of their public consultations to seek out ideas on how best to support Canadians, Canadian businesses, and the Canadian economy. View Details NT4
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NTI Board Approves Funding Increase to Inuit Elders Support Program
(January 25, 2024 – Iqaluit, Nunavut) This week, the Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) Board of Directors approved enhancements to the Uqqujjait Innarnut Elders Support Program. Enhancements approved by the board include providing $175 to every eligible Elder, moving away from the tiered system that had been in place since the program’s inception in 1999. This […]
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Federal government and Nunavut invest more than $194 million in critical infrastructure and transit projects across the territory
From: Infrastructure Canada Iqaluit, Nunavut, January 4, 2024 — Investments in northern infrastructure help build stronger, more inclusive communities and ensure northerners and their families have access to modern, reliable infrastructure that meets their unique needs. Communities across Nunavut will benefit from the construction of crucial infrastructure and the establishment of vital services thanks to […]
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The Government of Canada announces support for Indigenous women and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people in Yukon
From: Women and Gender Equality Canada December 21, 2023 The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls highlighted the underlying systemic causes of ongoing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. The COVID-19 pandemic also created unprecedented challenges for victims and survivors seeking help and the frontline organizations that support them. […]
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Minister Sajjan announces disaster recovery funding to Northwest Territories for 2023 wildfires
From: Public Safety Canada December 20, 2023 – Ottawa, Ontario The Northwest Territories (NWT) experienced their worst wildfire season on record in 2023. It was an unprecedented season, with nearly 70 per cent of the population having been evacuated over the course of the summer from across the territories, many residents having experienced loss of […]
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KIA: Food Voucher Distribution
December 11, 2023 Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, December 8, 2023 — The Kwalhq Mud Association (CIA) is pleased to announce the upcoming food voucher distribution plan for the Kivalliq region. The MA Board of Directors approved the Voucher Program for Kivalliq beneficiaries m COVID-19 funding. The funds for the KIA COVIDA 9 response plan comes from […]
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IRC issuing Cultural and Wellness Support payment to all beneficiaries.
December 7, 2023 – The Inuvialuit Regional Corporation is pleased to announce that all enrolled Inuvialuit beneficiaries will receive a one-time Cultural and Wellness Support payment of $300 on December 8th, 2023. “The holiday season can be a time of increased stress for some individuals, and this financial support can make a meaningful difference in […]
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ArcticNet Receives Funding To Support A Healthy & Vibrant Arctic
IQALUIT, December 7, 2023 The Government of Canada announced today that ArcticNet will be funded for the next five years through the Strategic Science Fund (SSF), jointly administered by Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada and Health Canada. The successful proposal was co-developed by ArcticNet, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, and Polar Knowledge Canada with support […]
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Nunavut Homeowner Fuel Rebate offered again in 2024
Iqaluit, Nunavut (December 5, 2023) – The Government of Nunavut will offer the Nunavut Homeowner Fuel Rebate again in 2024. The rebate provides a $1,000 non-taxable lump-sum payment to Nunavut residents who own their home to help with heating costs. “The Nunavut Homeowner Fuel Rebate was launched in 2023 to help Nunavut homeowners with higher […]
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