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Nukik Corporation Applauds Joint Commitment to Arctic Sovereignty and Security by the Government of Nunavut and NTI
Infrastructure Key to Unlocking Energy Security, Strong Community Resilience, and Sustainable Economic Development Rankin Inlet, Nunavut (March 5, 2025) – Nukik Corporation applauds the Government of Nunavut (GN) and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) for including the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link (KHFL) as on of their shared priorities for nation-building infrastructure aimed at enhancing Arctic sovereignty and […]
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Jay Macdonald: Ready for Wildfire 2025
March 4, 2025 Check against delivery Mr. Speaker, as the 2025 wildfire season approaches, I would like to provide an update on the planning and investments we have made to support wildfire prevention, mitigation and resilience. Our approach is focused on preparing people and communities across the NWT to live safely alongside wildfire, ensuring that […]
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Government of Nunavut responds to U.S. tariffs with coordinated measures
Iqaluit, Nunavut (March 4, 2025) – The Government of Nunavut (GN) remains committed to protecting Nunavut’s economy and ensuring supply chain stability in response to the newly imposed 25% U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. While Nunavut does not directly export to the U.S., the territory relies heavily on imports for essential goods, infrastructure, and services, making […]
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Minister eyes 2031 completion date for Nunavut fibre internet project – Nunatsiaq News
Mar 5, 2025 Federal telecommunications regulator backs GN’s proposal to connect 4 communities to Nunavik’s network Four Nunavut communities could get high-speed fibre optic internet in about six years, says Community and Government Services Minister David Joanasie. Once completed, the project would connect Iqaluit, Kimmirut, Kinngait and Coral Harbour to Nunavik’s Tamaani Internet network via […]
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Premier R.J. Simpson: U.S. Tariffs Undermine Canada’s Economic Security—But Also Present an Opportunity to Strengthen the North
March 4, 2025 Premier Simpson issued the following statement today in response to the latest round of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration and the Canadian government’s newly announced countermeasures: “The Trump administration’s decision to impose tariffs on Canadian goods is unjustified, short-sighted, and harmful to businesses and consumers on both sides of the border. […]
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QIA BOD Begins Today
Iqaluit, Nunavut, March 4, 2025 – Today, the Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) Board of Directors Meeting begins today. Meetings will be open to the public, starting at 1:00PM, at the Aqsarniit Hotel and Conference Space. If you cannot attend in person but would like to observe the meetings, please follow this link or use the […]
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Government of Nunavut and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Provide Roadmap to Securing Canada’s Arctic Sovereignty and Security
March 4, 2025 Iqaluit, Nunavut (March 4, 2025) – Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) President Jeremy Tunraluk stated their shared priorities for nation-building infrastructure to address Canada’s Arctic sovereignty and security needs in Nunavut. “Nunavut stands together with other territories and provinces in opposing any threats to Canada’s sovereignty and security,” […]
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Trudeau tells Trump tariffs are ‘very dumb thing to do’ – Cabin Radio
March 4, 2025 Justin Trudeau says Canada “will not back down” in a trade war with the United States that formally began on Tuesday. The prime minister addressed the nation on Tuesday morning following the United States’ decision to impose 25-percent tariffs on almost all Canadian goods, except lower 10-percent rates for some energy products. […]
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Ministerial Activities Advisory for the week of March 4-10, 2025
Ministerial Travel Please note that travel schedules may change with little or no notice. This schedule is accurate as of March 3, 2025. Minister Cleveland will be traveling to Toronto, ON, on March 4 to attend the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention. Minister Cleveland will be traveling to Toronto, ON, on March […]
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Government of Yukon announces $4.96 million increase to the Comprehensive Municipal Grant
March 3, 2025 The Government of Yukon knows that municipalities need sustainable, predictable funding to deliver services to their residents. Following a review by the joint Government of Yukon and Association of Yukon Communities (AYC) Comprehensive Municipal Grant (CMG) Enhancement Task Force, the Government of Yukon will be increasing the Comprehensive Municipal Grant by $4.96 […]
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