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With little fanfare, Canada quietly launches new Arctic policy document – Nunatsiaq News
11 September, 2019 Liberals claim new policy represents “profound change of direction” One day prior to the start of Canada’s national election campaign, the Liberal government, with little fanfare, launched its long-awaited Arctic and northern policy framework on Sept. 10. The document, which represents the first phase of a continuing process, will replace Conservative Prime […]
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PPF: The Future is Due North
Canada’s North covers nearly 40% of the country’s land mass and its icebergs, polar bears and Northern Lights are symbols closely tied to Canada’s identity. But the North is more than just symbols — it’s a dynamic place with diverse peoples, cultures, communities, economies, lands, waters and governance structures. The success of the North is […]
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Government of Canada announces investment in Northwest Territories’ women’s organizations
From: Status of Women Canada Four projects from the Northwest Territories are receiving funding to ensure women’s organizations can continue providing essential supports to women and their families April 15, 2019 – Yellowknife, Northwest Territories – Department for Women and Gender Equality Women’s organizations provide vital services in our communities, supporting women and girls to […]
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MLI: Ep. 14 – Pursuing Indigenous and Northern Prosperity with Ken Coates and Dr. Greg Finnegan
In this episode, Ken Coates is joined by Dr. Greg Finnegan to discuss his role as Chief Executive Officer at Na-cho Nyak Dun Development Corporation. Na-cho Nyak Dun is a vibrant and unique northern Yukon community with natural resource mining at its backbone. Coates and Finnegan elaborate its long history of Indigenous entrepreneurship as well […]
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NTI Contribution Policy
November 29th, 2017 The purpose of the Contribution Program, based on NTI’s Contribution Policy, is to provide financial support and assistance to organizations and Inuit engaged in activities that promote the development of Nunavut Inuit economic, social and cultural well-being. A copy of NTI’s Contribution Policy can be found on NTI’s website (www.tunngavik.com). ELIGIBILITY AND […]
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The Value of Tax Exemptions On First Nations Reserves – FCPP
All Canadian provinces face mounting health expenditures, owing in part to smoking. Yet, tobacco products sold on First Nations reserves is not subject to taxes, unlike off-reserve sales. Even though exemptions are not enshrined in the Indian Act, the constitution, or in any treaty, they are no federal tax on tobacco on reserves. According to […]
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Lending volumes and credit conditions are improving for SMEs, but many firms continue to struggle to obtain financing that meets their needs – OECD
April 21, 2017 Lending volumes and credit conditions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have gradually improved, according to a new report from the OECD, but demand-side obstacles such as a lack of financial knowledge are contributing to holding back a stronger recovery. Moreover, SME finance through non-bank instruments is still not sufficiently developed to […]
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A National Housing Strategy must enable provinces and territories to shape programs to their varying needs and market realities. – Policy Options
March 27, 2017 The federal government is currently making decisions on its promised National Housing Strategy, and its 2017 budget has announced the funding involved. It seems timely to ask: What can we learn from the history of social housing policy in Canada that is relevant today? In the government’s election platform and budget, affordable […]
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To compete with Russia in the Arctic, Canada will need to balance soft with hard power: Aurel Braun and Stephen Blank for the Arctic Deeply – MLI
Russia is stepping up its efforts to claim territory in the Arctic that is, thanks to more shipping routes and natural resources, becoming more valuable. Canada will need to balance its diplomatic efforts with more military spending to bolster its own claim, write Aurel Braun and Stephen Blank. By Aurel Braun and Stephen Blank, Feb. […]
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Policy direction to Public Utilities board intended to limit impact of electricity rate increases on NWT residents
YELLOWKNIFE (February 24, 2017) – The Minister Responsible for the Public Utilities Board (PUB), Glen Abernethy, today announced that the Executive Council of the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) issued policy direction on electricity rate setting to the Board. The direction reinforces long standing policy for government customers to pay more for electricity to […]
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