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Northern businesses expand to attract tourism in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon
June 30, 2026
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Northern businesses expand to attract tourism in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon

From: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency News release Over $2.2M for eight tourism projects to strengthen infrastructure, marketing, and services to attract Canadians and visitors to the territories June 29, 2026 – Iqaluit, Nunavut – Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) In response to tariff-related uncertainty, more Canadians are looking for ways to celebrate this country’s […]
Polar Knowledge Canada awards $180,000 in scholarships, awards and fellowships to support early-career Northern and polar researchers
June 30, 2026
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Polar Knowledge Canada awards $180,000 in scholarships, awards and fellowships to support early-career Northern and polar researchers

From: Polar Knowledge Canada News release June 26, 2026 – Cambridge Bay, Nunavut Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) is proud to announce support for 10 exceptional students and early-career researchers through its annual scholarship, award and fellowship programs, totaling $180,000 in funding. These programs recognize and help strengthen the outstanding work of the next generation of polar […]
Backgrounder: The Government of Canada invests in clean electricity in British Columbia, Yukon and the Northwest Territories
June 30, 2026
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Backgrounder: The Government of Canada invests in clean electricity in British Columbia, Yukon and the Northwest Territories

Backgrounder On June 23, 2026, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced over $16 million for five projects to support clean energy infrastructure in British Columbia, Yukon and the Northwest Territories. All five projects are being funded by the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREPs), a $4.5-billion program that supports the deployment […]
Minister of Jobs and Families announces new funding to maintain affordable early learning and child care in Canada
June 21, 2026
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Minister of Jobs and Families announces new funding to maintain affordable early learning and child care in Canada

From: Employment and Social Development Canada Statement June 19, 2026             Gatineau, Quebec            Employment and Social Development Canada Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, met with provincial and territorial ministers most responsible […]
The Government of Canada provides nearly $490,000 to expand innovation for a resilient northern economy
May 20, 2026
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The Government of Canada provides nearly $490,000 to expand innovation for a resilient northern economy

From: Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency News release May 15, 2026 – Iqaluit, Nunavut – Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) Innovation is essential to building resilient, competitive and diversified economies. By investing in northern innovators, businesses and communities, the Government of Canada is helping bring new ideas to life, fostering sustainable economic development, creating jobs and […]
Alaska Highway contract awarded to Indigenous-owned business partnership
May 13, 2026
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Alaska Highway contract awarded to Indigenous-owned business partnership

From: Public Services and Procurement Canada News release May 13, 2026 – Fort Nelson, British Columbia The Government of Canada is taking action to rehabilitate the Alaska Highway and protect it from climate-related damage. Today, the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, announced that the Government of Canada […]
Canada’s Nature Strategy renews Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative to protect and rebuild wild Pacific salmon populations
April 29, 2026
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Canada’s Nature Strategy renews Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative to protect and rebuild wild Pacific salmon populations

April 7, 2026 North Vancouver, British Columbia – Wild Pacific salmon are central to the cultural, social, and economic fabric of British Columbia and Yukon. They are a lifeforce for ecosystems, a foundation for coastal and inland communities, and a species of deep significance to Indigenous Peoples. Yet wild Pacific salmon face increasing pressures from climate […]
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