Nunavut News

The Nunavut News Centre offers you quick access to the provincial news of the day.

  1. Government of Canada signs bilateral agreement with Nunavut for Drugs for Rare Diseases

    Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable John Main, Nunavut’s Minister of Health, announced a bilateral agreement investing over $7.3 million over three years to improve access to selected new drugs for rare diseases, and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening.

  2. Drugs for Rare Diseases - Nunavut Agreement

    Today, the Governments of Canada and Nunavut signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest over $7.3 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening for rare diseases.

  3. Minister Anandasangaree announces funding for Nunavut housing construction

    Affordable housing is a priority for Nunavut. Communities across the territory face some of the most expensive shipping, material and labour costs for housing construction in Canada. The Government of Canada is working with Inuit, the territorial government and local businesses to develop Nunavut-based solutions that will see more Nunavummiut have their own home.

  4. More healthy meals for kids in Nunavut

    No kid should go to school hungry, no matter where they live. In Nunavut, where food prices are among the highest in the country and supply chains are complex, feeding kids at school is not always a simple task. But we must show up for every child in need.

  5. Minister Anandasangaree announces investment in Iqaluit Elders Centre

    Elders deserve a dignified life and a home where they remain connected to their friends, families, and culture. Investing in opportunities for Elders to age in place while maintaining active and independent lives strengthens community bonds, and give new pathways to connect generations.

  6. Minister Anandasangaree delivers apology to Inuit families for Dundas Harbour relocations

    Today, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs apologized for the multiple, forced relocations of Inuit families from their home in Kinngait (formerly Cape Dorset), Nunavut, to unfamiliar and unforgiving lands between 1934 and 1948.

  7. Minister Sudds to announce investments for children and families in Nunavut

    The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will travel to Iqaluit from February 26 to 28.

  8. Canada to deliver apology to Inuit Families for Dundas Harbour relocations

    lease be advised that the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, will deliver an apology on behalf of the Government of Canada to Inuit families impacted by the Dundas Harbour relocations between 1934 and 1948.

  9. Canada and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami - Ensuring Inuit voices guide federal decisions

    Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Natan Obed, President of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami, announced a new Cabinet Directive on the Implementation of the Inuit Nunangat Policy.

  10. Minister Anandasangaree announces support for Indigenous and community-based food solutions in the North and Inuit Nunangat

    Supporting investment in community-led projects is essential to leveraging local knowledge and resources, strengthening culturally-relevant food systems, and finding innovative solutions to regional challenges.

  11. Minister Anandasangaree to announce an investment to support Indigenous and community-based food solutions in the North and Inuit Nunangat

    The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, will announce support to strengthen community food resiliency and diversify economic growth across the North.

  12. Minister Anandasangaree announces $6 M investment to strengthen energy security in Nunavut

    The Government of Canada is investing up to $6 million in the Iqaluit Nukkiksautiit Project to strengthen energy security in Nunavut.

  13. Minister Anandasangaree to announce funding to strengthen energy security in Nunavut

    The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, will announce support for the Iqaluit Nukkiksautiit Project to examine the feasibility of the construction of a waterpower project near Iqaluit.

  14. Polar Knowledge Canada announces recipient of the 2024 Northern Science Award.

    Polar Knowledge Canada is proud to honour the Aklavik Hunters & Trappers Committee as the recipient of the 2024 Northern Science Award.

  15. Ministers Joly, Blair and Vandal to launch the Arctic Foreign Policy

    Officials from Global Affairs Canada, the Department of National Defence and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada will offer a technical briefing to media on Canada’s Arctic Foreign Policy.

  16. The Government of Canada invests $4 million to help stop gun violence in Nunavut

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced that the Government of Canada is investing $4 million in Nunavut through the Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund. This funding will support efforts by community organizations and law enforcement to combat gun violence and keep our communities safe.

  17. Canadian Coast Guard’s Arctic Marine Response Station in Rankin Inlet completes operational season

    The Canadian Coast Guard’s Arctic Marine Response Station (AMRS) in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, concluded its operational season and closed on October 22, 2024.

  18. NICHI announces Nunavut recipients of funding to advance critical Indigenous housing projects in urban, rural and northern areas and address urgent and unmet needs

    Today, National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated (NICHI) Chief Executive Officer John Gordon and Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, Patty Hajdu, announced the recipients of NICHI’s expression of need process to address the critical need for safe and affordable urban, rural and northern Indigenous housing projects in Nunavut.

  19. CanNor launches Expression of Interest for projects beginning in the 2025-2026 fiscal year

    Northern businesses and organizations wanting to access CanNor funding can now submit ideas for projects that align with the Agency’s programs

  20. Northern and Indigenous partners meet at the fifth annual Arctic and Northern Policy Framework Leadership Committee meeting to discuss priorities for the region

    Today, as part of this ongoing collaboration, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and the Honourable P.J. Akeeagok, Premier of Nunavut, co-hosted the fifth annual Arctic and Northern Policy Framework Leadership Committee meeting in Iqaluit.

  21. External review of Nutrition North Canada seeks to enhance food security in the North

    Today, while at the fifth annual Arctic and Northern Policy Framework Leadership Committee meeting in Iqaluit, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced measures to review the NNC program.

  22. Minister Vandal announces an investment of over $970,000 for Uquutaq Society’s new commercial kitchen and training space

    Today, while visiting the Uquutaq Society’s facilities in Iqaluit, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada is investing over $970,000 for the construction of a commercial kitchen and training space.

  23. CanNor investment of over $800,000 supports seven tourism projects across the North

    The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister of PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada is investing over $800,000 in strengthening tourism sectors across the North.

  24. Minister Dan Vandal announces an investment of over $800,000 supporting the growth of the tourism industry across the North

    Today on World Tourism Day, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada is investing over $800,000 in strengthening tourism sectors across the North.

  25. Federal government transfers $9 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund to Nunavut

    The federal government has transferred $9 million to Nunavut under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the territory invest in their local infrastructure priorities.

  26. Statement by the Honourable Dan Vandal on the 15th anniversary of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

    On August 18th, 2024, the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) celebrated its first 15 years of supporting innovation, sustainability, and diversified economic growth across the North.

  27. CanNor marks 15 years of supporting innovation, sustainability and diversified economies across the North

    For the past 15 years, the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) has worked in the three territories to support a sustainable, diversified and innovative economy in collaboration with Northerners, Indigenous Peoples, businesses, organizations, other federal departments and other levels of government.

  28. Governments of Canada and Nunavut announce the renewal of the Canada Community-Building Fund for the next ten years

    The Governments of Canada and Nunavut have signed a new ten-year agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) to provide predictable, long-term, and stable funding to communities across the territory. Over the first five years, Nunavut will receive $94.5 million to address local infrastructure priorities.

  29. Minister Vandal announces investments in clean energy projects to help reduce diesel use in Nunavut

    Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and David Kakuktinniq, President of Sakku Investments Corporation, announced over $19 million in federal funding for three clean energy projects that will increase renewable energy generation in Rankin Inlet, Baker Lake, and Naujaat, Nunavut.

  30. CanNor investment of more than $1.4 million supports ten projects across Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon

    Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced a federal investment of more than $1.4 million, delivered by CanNor, to support ten projects that will help Indigenous businesses and organizations across the territories expand their infrastructure and services.

  31. Minister Vandal announces an investment supporting Indigenous-led projects

    Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada is investing more than $1.4 million in ten projects in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon.

  32. Minister Vandal announces funding to strengthen innovation in the North

    CanNor investment of nearly $2.4 million supports 4 projects across the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and the Yukon

  33. Minister Anandasangaree to make Budget 2024 announcement in Iqaluit

    Minister Anandasangaree to make a Budget 2024 announcement in Iqaluit. Media must register in advance.

  34. Government of Canada partners with Inuit firm to enhance marine safety in the Arctic

    The Arctic Ocean within Inuit Nunangat is a unique and challenging environment. Ensuring these waters are safe for Northerners and mariners is crucial. This is why the Government of Canada continues to make significant investments to improve marine safety across the North and the Arctic.

  35. Governments of Canada and Nunavut to make important health care announcement

    The Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health and the Honourable John Main, Minister of Health, Nunavut, will make an important health care announcement.

  36. Governments of Canada and Northwest Territories to make important health care announcement

    The Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health and the Honourable Lesa Semmler, Minister of Health and Social Services, Northwest Territories, will make an important health care announcement.

  37. Minister Vandal announces an investment supporting bulk food store in Iqaluit

    CanNor funding of $235,000 to the Qajuqturvik Community Food Centre will help with food security in the community through the expansion of the facility

  38. Federal government and Nunavut invest more than $194 million in critical infrastructure and transit projects across the territory

    Investments in northern infrastructure help build stronger, more inclusive communities and ensure northerners and their families have access to modern, reliable infrastructure that meets their unique needs. Communities across Nunavut will benefit from the construction of crucial infrastructure and the establishment of vital services thanks to a joint investment of more than $194 million from the federal and territorial governments.

  39. Federal government and Nunavut invest more than $194 million in critical infrastructure and transit projects across the territory

    Joint funding with territorial and local partners through various programs including the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings program (GICB); the Rural Transit Solutions Fund (RTSF); the Green Infrastructure Stream (GIS) of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) will support eight significant projects across Nunavut.

  40. Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Iqaluit

    Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable P.J. Akeeagok, Premier of Nunavut; and the Honourable David Joanasie, Minister of Community and Government Services for the Government of Nunavut.

  41. Minister Vandal announces over $857,000 in CanNor investments supporting the Nunavut Fisheries and Marine Training Consortium

    Fisheries are at the heart of Inuit communities across Nunavut. In recent decades, it has grown into a cornerstone economic sector for the territory, providing jobs in communities both onshore and offshore. Since 2004, the Nunavut Fisheries and Marine Training Consortium (NFMTC) has facilitated training and skills development for Inuit to take advantage of these opportunities.

  42. Government of Canada celebrates graduates of Sivuliqtiunirmut Ilinniarniq Leadership Training for Nunavut Inuit

    Inuit employment in the Government of Canada is central to building prosperity for Inuit in Nunavut and is a vital part of Canada’s responsibilities under the Nunavut Agreement and commitments to reconciliation.

  43. Governments of Canada and Nunavut Launch Early Learning and Child Care Action Plan

    The Governments of Canada and Nunavut today announced a three-year plan to improve and expand early learning and child care (ELCC) services in the territory. This is part of the Canada-Nunavut ELCC Agreement for 2021-2026.

  44. Minister Vandal announces CanNor investment of $200,000 to support Iqaluit Humane Society and improve animal services

    The protection and treatment of animals keeps communities safe and our pets and other animals healthy.

  45. The Government of Canada announces increased marine pollution surveillance in Canada’s North

    Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, and the Minister of Public Services and Procurement, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, announced that a contract has been awarded to Pilitak Enterprises Ltd., an Inuit company, to construct a new National Aerial Surveillance Program (NASP) aircraft hangar in Iqaluit, Nunavut.

  46. CanNor launches Expression of Interest for projects beginning in the 2024-2025 fiscal year

    Northerners are full of innovative and strong ideas. Their plans are the ones that grow local economies and create jobs while strengthening their communities.

  47. The Governments of Canada and Nunavut sign two bilateral agreements to end gender-based violence 

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, joined by the Honourable Margaret Nakashuk, Nunavut’s Minister responsible for the Status of Women, and the Honourable John Main, Nunavut’s Minister of Health, made a historic announcement of up to $17 million to help the victims and survivors of gender-based violence.

  48. Government of Canada announces funding to address gender-based violence in Nunavut

    Today, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced close to $2 million for four organizations in Nunavut.

  49. Government of Canada and Territory of Nunavut to Announce Support for Agreements to End Gender-based Violence

    On September 29, the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, along with the Honourable Margaret Nakashuk, Nunavut’s Minister responsible for the Status of Women, and the Honourable John Main, Nunavut’s Minister of Health, will make an announcement supporting the victims and survivors of gender-based violence in Nunavut.

  50. Minister Vandal announces $280,000 investment in the Kivalliq Trade Show Society

    Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced an investment of $280,000 that will support strategic development, costs related to the annual Kivalliq Trade Show, and the expansion of the society’s entrepreneurship program over three years. Funding for this initiative is also being provided by the Government of Nunavut and the Kivalliq Inuit Association.