July 2, 2026
Government of Canada invests in key infrastructure at the Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
From: Transport Canada News release July 2, 2026 Whitehorse (Yukon) Transport Canada Canadians, international tourists, and businesses rely on safe and well-maintained airports to stay connected and keep our economy moving. International tourists and businesses benefit from safe and well-maintained airports. Local and regional airports provide critical benefits by […]
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June 30, 2026
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 […]
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June 30, 2026
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 […]
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June 30, 2026
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 […]
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June 30, 2026
The Government of Canada invests in clean electricity in British Columbia, Yukon and the Northwest Territories
From: Natural Resources Canada News release June 23, 2026 Yellowknife, Northwest Territories Natural Resources Canada The world is […]
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June 21, 2026
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 […]
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May 22, 2026
Canada and Yukon partner to build more homes and essential infrastructure for Yukoners
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. […]
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May 20, 2026
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 […]
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May 13, 2026
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 […]
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May 11, 2026
Governments of Canada and Yukon partner to support tariff-impacted workers and strengthen workforce
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 […]
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