Nunavut News

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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

  20. Minister Anandasangaree to make Budget 2024 announcement in Iqaluit

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

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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

  25. 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.

  26. 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.

  27. 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.

  28. 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.

  29. 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.

  30. 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.

  31. 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.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. 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.

  36. 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.

  37. 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.

  38. Minister Vandal announces investment to support renovations and expansion of Iqaluit’s Franco-Centre

    Community spaces are an important place for people to come together, experience new things, and gather with their friends, families and neighbours. In Iqaluit, the city’s Franco-Centre has for decades operated a multi-use venue for francophones, Inuit and the general public to participate in a wide variety of cultural and local events that enrich life in the community.

  39. Polar Knowledge Canada provides $1.7 million toward Yukon Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Strategies

    As this year’s wildfire season has shown us, Northern and Indigenous communities are already feeling the devastating effects of climate change, and it’s crucial that they have the tools they need to lead on adapting to the changing environment.

  40. Tundra turning celebrates historic $83.7 million investment to build Aqqusariaq (formerly the Nunavut Recovery Centre) in Iqaluit

    Today, Vice President of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI), Paul Irngaut; Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu; Nunavut Minister of Health, John Main; and Member of Parliament for Nunavut, Lori Idlout, turned tundra on the future site of Aqqusariaq as part of a ground-breaking (“tundra turning”) ceremony. Aqqusariaq is an $83.7 million treatment and recovery centre, with $42.1 million in funding from the Government of Canada and $41.6 million from the Government of Nunavut. In addition, NTI provided $5 million towards the overall costs of the project and $11.8 million through the Makigiaqta Inuit Training Corporation to train Inuit counsellors. Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) will also provide $9.7 million per year in annual funding towards the costs of operating the centre.

  41. Announcement of Construction of a Recovery Centre in Iqaluit

    Please be advised that Mr. Paul Irngaut, Vice President of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, as well as the Honourable John Main, Minister of Health of Nunavut, and the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services, will make an announcement regarding the construction of Aqqusariaq in Iqaluit.

  42. Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Most Responsible for Early Learning and Child Care

    The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Karina Gould, along with Prince Edward Island’s Minister of Education and Lifelong Learning and Minister for the Status of Women, Natalie Jameson, will deliver remarks as co-chairs following the Meeting of Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers Most Responsible for Early Learning and Child Care, in Iqaluit, Nunavut.

  43. CanNor invests almost $400,000 in improvements to community infrastructure for Pond Inlet    

    The Government of Canada, through CanNor, is investing almost $400,000 for community projects in Pond Inlet, Nunavut

  44. Minister Vandal highlights budget investments to build a green economy and cleaner, more affordable energy in Nunavut

    Today the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, was in Iqaluit, where he met with the Baffin Regional Chamber of Commerce to highlight Budget 2023: A Made-in-Canada Plan: Strong Middle Class, Affordable Economy, Healthy Future and investments in clean energy.

  45. Minister Vandal to highlight federal budget investments in a strong middle class, an affordable economy and a healthy future

    Minister Vandal to hold a media availability at the Iqaluit Aquatic Centre on the 2023 federal Budget investments in a strong middle class, an affordable economy and a healthy future.

  46. Minister Vandal announces clean energy investments in five Nunavut communities

    Across the country, Indigenous-led clean energy projects are growing local economies and creating good jobs, all while fighting climate change.

  47. Traditional hunting, harvesting and community food programs in over 100 northern and isolated communities receive funding

    Rising food prices and operating costs are a reality across Canada and are significantly impacting northern and isolated communities' purchasing power.

  48. Minister Vandal announces investment of over $400,000 to support the Hunters and Trappers Organizations of Nunavut

    Indigenous Peoples are stewards of their lands and waters and sustainable hunting and harvesting is a key part of life in Nunavut communities.

  49. Canada and Nunavut support the design phase for two new water treatment facilities 

    Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, February 24, 2023—Today, the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities, and the Honourable David Joanasie, Minister for Community and Government Services for the Government of Nunavut, announced joint funding of $1.9 million for the design phase of two new water treatment plants in Rankin Inlet and Grise Fiord.

  50. Minister Vandal announces over $108,000 in investments from CanNor for food capacity and development across Nunavut

    The Government of Canada continues to support regional and local initiatives that address food insecurity in the North and Arctic, as well as making strategic investments to help strengthen Northern food systems and improve the ability of Northerners to grow, harvest and buy food.