Qikiqtarjuaq deep-sea port’s first phase estimated at $350 million
A proposed Qikiqtarjuaq deep-sea port will cost $350 million for its first phase, proponents of the project told a press
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Author: The Canadian Press
Elections Canada says protocol wasn’t followed in Nunavik during federal election
By Alessia Passafiume Lack of planning and oversight caused some polls to close early Elections Canada says voting services in
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Congress approves measure to overturn Biden-era plan for Alaska petroleum reserve
Congress has passed a measure to overturn a plan enacted during the Biden administration that put off limits to oil
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Canada, U.S., Finland take step forward on ICE Pact plan to build icebreakers
Canada, the United States and Finland have taken a step toward building new icebreakers together, despite the breakdown in trade
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Shipping industry leaders call for bolstered security, mapping of Arctic water
Shipping industry leaders are calling for the federal government to take action on what they say are security and environmental
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Employee killed by polar bears was taking photos at remote worksite, company report says
By Rob Drinkwater 2 animals attacked worker in 2024, 1 animal was later killed Christopher Best told his family not
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Sanctions-evading Russian oil ships could pollute the Arctic, PM’s adviser warns
Some of Canada’s allies are praising Ottawa’s work on preventing Russia from smuggling oil through concealed ships – ships that
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Snowshoeing removed from Team N.T. for 2026 AWG, other sports reduced
Some Northwest Territories sports bodies have had their allocations for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse reduced – and
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Inuit association assumes responsibility for Nunavut port
A future Qikiqtarjuaq deep-sea port is officially an Inuit-led venture. The Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA) said it’s taking responsibility for
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Two-way race in Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami presidential election
Two candidates will be on the ballot in September for the Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami presidential election. Incumbent Natan Obed will
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Canada’s biggest Arctic research entity is 10 years ‘young’
One of North America’s leading Arctic research entities just turned 10 years old. Or 10 years “young,” as one of
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New Greenland-Nunavut Fisheries Committee won’t set harvest limits
The governments of Greenland and Nunavut held their first joint committee meeting to prioritize sustainable fisheries on Aug. 2, but
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Anand says war in Ukraine influencing Canada’s Arctic security policy
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Monday the federal government is leaving “no stone unturned” to defend Canada’s North as
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Natan Obed changes plan, says he wants another term as ITK president
Natan Obed says he will run as a “veteran” in seeking his fourth term as president of Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami,
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Sask., Alta. and Ont. sign trade deal, eye Arctic port revival
In the spirit of strengthening domestic trade, the provinces of Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Ontario have signed a memorandum of understanding
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