Nunavut News

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

  1. Government of Canada supports Inuit led stewardship efforts in Taloyoak, Nunavut

    Oceans are vital to the livelihoods of communities across Canada. The Government of Canada has made tremendous strides in protecting our oceans by working in collaboration with Indigenous partners, provinces, territories, industry and other marine stakeholders. Since 2015, Canada has progressed from less than one percent to over 14 percent protection of its marine and coastal areas.

  2. Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard to announce  new marine stewardship initiative in the Arctic

    Iqaluit, Nunavut – The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will be joined by the Spence Bay Hunters and Trappers Association and the Nunavut Minister of the Environment, The Honourable David Akeeagok, for an announcement about a new marine stewardship initiative.

  3. Minister Vandal announces CanNor investment of nearly $2 million to expand important community space in Gjoa Haven, Nunavut

    CanNor is investing nearly $2 million to support the expansion of the Nattilik Heritage Centre in Gjoa Haven, Nunavut, as it continues to grow as a regional hub and an Inuit culture-driven community gathering space.

  4. New Oceans Protection Plan funding will bolster Canadian Coast Guard and Canadian Hydrographic Service in the Arctic

    The Arctic Ocean provides critical resources for northern communities across Canada. It is a key transportation corridor for community resupply, provides food resources, and is a part of northern cultural identity. Ensuring these waters are safe is crucial. This is why the Government of Canada is making significant investments to improve marine safety across Canada’s North under the next phase of the Oceans Protection Plan.

  5. New adaptation project helping Gjoa Haven prepare for risks posed by climate change

    The Geotechnical Investigations and Master Drainage Plan project, led by the Government of Nunavut, will combine local traditional knowledge with information gathered by engineering consultants to create a Development Suitability Map and Master Drainage Plan for the community.

  6. Minister Vandal announces federal investments in geothermal energy feasibility across Nunavut

    CanNor funding supports feasibility study examining alternative energy potential in three Nunavut communities.

  7. Minister Vandal announces funding in support of climate change adaptation project in Cambridge Bay

    A community-led project in the hamlet of Cambridge Bay is taking steps to adapt to climate change by assessing impacts on the Northstar residential and commercial development areas and planning for a changing environment.

  8. Government of Canada announces investments in the Arctic

    Rankin Inlet, Nunavut – The Honourable Joyce Murray, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, will share details about significant investments in the Canadian Coast Guard’s Arctic maritime incident response capacity, and the charting of Arctic waters by the Canadian Hydrographic Service.

  9. Backgrounder: Nunavut residents to benefit from improved water and wastewater treatment infrastructure

    Backgrounder: Nunavut residents to benefit from improved water and wastewater treatment infrastructure

  10. Canada and Nunavut invest in water and wastewater treatment for northern communities

    Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Federal Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable David Joanasie, Minister for Community and Government Services for the Government of Nunavut, announced funding to support the planning of improved water and wastewater treatment in six Nunavut communities.

  11. Government of Canada launches fourth cohort of Inuit Learning and Development Program in Nunavut

    The Government of Canada recently made another important step forward in building towards a representative public service in Nunavut with the launch of the fourth cohort of the Inuit Learning and Development Program (ILDP).

  12. Join us on Canada Day with free admission at national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas.

    Join us on Canada Day with free admission at national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas.

  13. Government of Canada to make an announcement supporting long-term care in Nunavut

    The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable John Main, Nunavut’s Minister of Health, will make an important funding announcement supporting long-term care in Nunavut.

  14. New small craft harbour will improve safety and bring economic benefits to Clyde River

    The Government of Canada understands the need for safe and accessible harbours for hunters, harvesters, commercial fishers, and others in the Arctic. The federal government is committed to working with communities in Nunavut to deliver infrastructure that improves lives and helps to build stronger communities.

  15. The Government of Canada continues to support Nunavut's fishing industry

    Fishing and sealing have been woven in Inuit tradition and culture for generations, and its industries are a cornerstone of Nunavut's economy, providing jobs for Inuit and spurring economic growth in communities.

  16. Government of Canada investments to support Nunavut fishing industry

    Today, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced investments of more than $2.4 million, delivered by CanNor, to support three fisheries projects in Nunavut.

  17. Governments of Canada and Nunavut partner to bring cleaner air to classrooms across the territory

    Investments in key infrastructure build strong and healthy communities across Canada. From roads and buildings – to clean energy projects and air ventilation systems – reliable infrastructure provides communities with opportunities to grow and develop today so that they are better prepared to overcome the challenges of tomorrow.

  18. The Government of Canada makes investments in support of Nunavut's tourism industry, as part of National Tourism Week

    Nunavut has much to offer visitors: breathtaking landscapes, wide-open spaces, diverse and inclusive experiences, and welcoming people.

  19. CanNor investments to support Nunavut tourism industry

    Today, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, announced investments of $981,605 delivered by CanNor to support four tourism projects in communities across Nunavut.

  20. Minister Vandal announces Budget 2022 housing investments in Nunavut 

    Today, the Minister of Northern Affairs, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, announced new federal investments in housing

  21. Minister Vandal to hold media availability on Budget 2022 investments in housing in the North

    The Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and Minister responsible for CanNor, will deliver remarks on northern housing investments in Budget 2022.

  22. The Honourable Daniel Vandal highlights jobs and growth investments, and cutting taxes for small businesses in Budget 2022

    Today, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister for PrairiesCan and Minister for CanNor, highlighted jobs and growth investments, and tax relief for small businesses in Iqaluit, as part of Budget 2022.

  23. The Honourable Daniel Vandal to make a  Budget 2022 announcement on jobs, growth and cutting taxes for small businesses.

    Please be advised that the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; Dr. Evan Adams, Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Public Health; and Patrick Boucher, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister of the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, will hold a news conference to provide an update on COVID-19 in Indigenous communities.

  24. Government of Canada invests in sustainable water infrastructure for Iqaluit

    Today, the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada; the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs; the Honourable P.J. Akeeagok, Premier of Nunavut; and His Worship Kenny Bell, Mayor of the City of Iqaluit, announced federal funding of over $214 million through the Disaster and Mitigation Adaptation Fund to ensure the safety and long-term sustainability of Iqaluit’s water supply system.

  25. Media Advisory - Iqaluit, Nunavut

    Members of the media are invited to attend an important virtual infrastructure event with the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada; the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs; the Honourable P.J. Akeeagok, Premier of Nunavut; and His Worship Kenny Bell, Mayor of the City of Iqaluit.

  26. CanNor investments to support Nunavut job creation and communities

    Today, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, announced a combined investment of over $2.2 million, delivered through CanNor, to support seven projects that help communities across Nunavut in their recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  27. New Government of Canada investments will create community jobs and improve infrastructure across Nunavut

    Public spaces in Nunavut are critical assets to communities, sustaining the well-being of residents, attracting visitors and encouraging tourism, thus supporting local businesses. That’s why the Government of Canada is making targeted investments to improve local infrastructure so that communities across Nunavut are well-positioned for recovery and future growth following the COVID-19 pandemic.

  28. The Honourable Daniel Vandal to make a virtual announcement highlighting support for key community job and infrastructure developments in Nunavut

    Please be advised that the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, will make a virtual announcement tomorrow regarding community revitalization projects in Nunavut.

  29. CanNor announces successful applicants for Phase 1 of the Northern Food Innovation Challenge 

    CanNor has selected nine applicants to move forward and develop innovative strategies to improve food security in the territories

  30. Northern Food Innovation Challenge projects announced

    The Northern Food Innovation Challenge (NFIC) is an innovative new approach to addressing socio-economic challenges in the North and Arctic, undertaken as part of CanNor’s Northern Isolated Communities Initiative (NICI) program. The objective of the Challenge is to support innovative, community-led projects for local and Indigenous food production systems to help improve food security in Canada's territories.