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From: Natural Resources Canada News release June 23, 2026                                         Yellowknife, Northwest Territories                                         Natural Resources Canada The world is […]

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 […]

From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada News release Whitehorse, Yukon, May 21, 2026 — Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that people and communities rely on every day. The Government of Canada and the Government of Yukon have entered into two agreements on a shared commitment to support housing and infrastructure for Yukoners. […]

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 […]

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 […]

May 11, 2026              Whitehorse, Yukon              Employment and Social Development Canada The global trade landscape is shifting rapidly, creating uncertainty and challenges for workers, industries and communities across Canada. In a rapidly changing world, the Government of Canada is focusing on what it can […]

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 […]

April 21, 2026 – Whitehorse, Yukon – Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) The Yukon’s food system is shaped by unique northern challenges, but also by strong communities, and a growing local agriculture sector. Supporting Indigenous governments and northern entrepreneurs to expand food production, processing, and preparation capacity creates local economic opportunities and strengthens food systems throughout the […]

From: Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada Backgrounder The Build Communities Strong Fund (BCSF) will deliver $51 billion over 10 years, starting in 2026-27, and $3 billion per year ongoing. The BCSF will invest in infrastructure priorities that strengthen housing, sport, education, health, transit, and climate adaptation. The full list of BCSF’s first tranche of projects are as follows: Cornwall, […]

News release WHITEHORSE, March 13, 2026 The arts and culture sector plays a vital role in strengthening social cohesion and in shaping vibrant, inclusive and resilient communities across Canada’s North. Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture and Minister responsible for Official Languages, announced more than $14.3 million in funding to support […]