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As part of Canadian Innovation Week, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, and responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Rebecca Chartrand (Churchill-Keewatinook Aski, Man.) announced a contribution of nearly $490,000 to support four projects across the territories. This funding, delivered through CanNor, will help communities and organizations address infrastructure gaps and advance clean technology … Read more

Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, and responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Rebecca Chartrand (Churchill-Keewatinook Aski, Man.) issued a statement: “On May 9, 2026, Pilimmaksaivik, the Federal Centre of Excellence for Inuit Employment in Nunavut, celebrates its 10th anniversary. Since its creation in 2016, Pilimmaksaivik has worked with partners to support the Whole-of-Government … Read more

During the Food Sovereignty Summit in Ottawa, tMinister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, and responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Rebecca Chartrand (Churchill-Keewatinook Aski, Man.) announced a contribution of up to $1,753,799 to improve food security in the Northwest Territories. The funds will support five projects that empower communities with the infrastructure and tools … Read more

Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, and responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Rebecca Chartrand (Churchill-Keewatinook Aski, Man.) announced a contribution of up to $600,000 to the Northern Safety Association to bring 30 courses online, improving accessibility, relevance and learner experience for workers across the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. The new virtual offerings will … Read more

Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, and responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Rebecca Chartrand (Churchill-Keewatinook Aski, Man.) announced up to $1,797,780 over three years for Ampere to develop and deliver Northern Horizons, a digital and entrepreneurship training program for Indigenous and northern women. The full release is available online. Contact erika.lashbrookknutson@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca.

At the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, and responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Rebecca Chartrand (Churchill-Keewatinook Aski, Man.) announced $1.5 million for the T???ch? Government to advance mineral exploration over three years. This funding, delivered through CanNor, will help identify new mining opportunities through … Read more

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs Brendan Hanley (Yukon) announced a contribution of up to $353,576 over two years to Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN). This funding, delivered through CanNor, will support CYFN in providing coordination and resources for Yukon First Nations to further participate with the governments of Canada and the Yukon … Read more

Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, and responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Rebecca Chartrand (Churchill-Keewatinook Aski, Man.) announced more than $2.3 million toward three projects in the Yukon. This funding, delivered through CanNor, will help First Kaska Construction purchase new equipment to upgrade its home manufacturing facility. The full release is available online. Contact erika.lashbrookknutson@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca.

Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, and responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Rebecca Chartrand (Churchill-Keewatinook Aski, Man.) announced a contribution of up to $2,815,999 toward four projects. This funding, delivered through CanNor, will support digital literacy and AI adoption in communities across Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon. The full release is available … Read more

Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, and responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Rebecca Chartrand (Churchill-Keewatinook Aski, Man.) announced a $200,000 contribution to two Yukon businesses to expand capabilities for mineral exploration, resource management and energy technology in the territory. The full release is available online. Contact erika.lashbrookknutson@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca.