‘Fighting a losing battle’: Ungava voter turnout is again lowest in Quebec
Election results in the northern riding of Ungava in Monday’s Quebec provincial election have led to renewed calls for more
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Politics (Canada)
Kathy Kettler becomes 1st Inuk appointed to chief of staff position
An Inuk woman has been promoted to chief of staff of Minister Dan Vandal’s office at Northern Affairs Canada —
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Feds slammed at Nunavut land use hearing, critics say it favours development over caribou protection
The federal government received pointed criticism for its position on caribou protection under the draft Nunavut Land Use Plan during
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Political fundraising more than doubles for Yukon parties in 2021
The Yukon’s 2021 election brought a massive fundraising boost to the territory’s political parties. In total, all four registered parties
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5 candidates compete for Ungava riding in Oct. 3 Quebec election
With the nomination period officially ended in Quebec, voters in the riding of Ungava can now look ahead to a
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Arctic Circle gathering boosts cooperation across the circumpolar world
‘It’s very important to have a unified voice,’ says Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok Canada’s three territorial premiers reinforced their solidarity
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NORAD’s role vital for North America and for NATO, says Stoltenberg
NATO’s secretary general got an up-close look at Canada’s northern defences — and culture — on Thursday during a visit to
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NATO chief tours Arctic defences as Canada comes under pressure
NATO’s secretary general is getting an up-close look at Canada’s northern defences Thursday as he visits the Arctic — a region of
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NATO chief’s first visit to Canadian Arctic signals thaw in Ottawa, experts say
Prime minister, NATO secretary general to tour military radar site in Nunavut Canada’s longstanding resistance to NATO involvement in the
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Ungava candidates wait for Quebec election call to start campaigns
3 candidates vie for seat encompassing Nunavik Quebec has not yet called its Oct. 3 election — by law that
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Prime Minister, NATO secretary general to spotlight Arctic defence on Nunavut visit
The 2 plan to discuss climate change and its impacts on defence and security Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Jens Stoltenberg, the
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Former Kuujjuaq mayor named Liberal candidate for Ungava in Quebec election
Tunu Napartuk faces two challengers in the Oct. 3 provincial election Tunu Napartuk, a former mayor of Kuujjuaq, Que., will
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‘The rebirth of our nation’: Gwich’in accord passed at biennial gathering
Gwich’in across northern Canada and Alaska will now be more coordinated and unified in efforts to tackle collective issues like
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Yukon considers decriminalizing small quantities of drugs to address emergency
The Yukon government is considering whether it should decriminalize very small doses of hard drugs. Tracy-Anne McPhee, the territory’s health
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Ottawa health transfer boost wouldn’t be enough, says N.W.T. premier
The increase, suggested at a premiers’ meeting, would help but N.W.T. would need more, she told media How much would
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