Northern premiers show openness to removing trade barriers with western provinces
At Western premiers’ summit, provincial premiers invite territories to join western trade bloc Territorial premiers are signalling openness to removing
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Politics (Canada)
Nunavut premier looks back on gov’t achievements as MLAs return for spring sitting
This will be the second last sitting before the October territorial election Nunavut’s premier says he is looking back on
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Arctic energy, security on agenda as Western premiers meet in Yellowknife
N.W.T. Premier R.J. Simpson says the leaders will discuss a range of issues, including Arctic security Premiers from Western Canada
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Nunavut election result not validated as ballot box held up in cargo by blizzard
By Nick Murray Final box from the community of Naujaat has not made it to Iqaluit to be tallied The
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‘I work for the people,’ says Mandy Gull-Masty, Canada’s new Indigenous Services minister
By Vanna Blacksmith Gull-Masty is 1st Indigenous person to hold the federal portfolio Mandy Gull-Masty says even though she swore an
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UPDATED: Rebecca Chartrand appointed minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs
Rebecca Alty named minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Rebecca Chartrand new minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs New members of Parliament
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Analysis: Is the promise of military icebreakers political theatre or sensible policy?
The large ships would be a show of force, but lack qualities desired in a combat vessel A former top
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Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai announces resignation
Territorial election must take place by Nov. 3 In a surprise move Wednesday, Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai announced he’s stepping
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Here’s why Ottawa still covers most of the N.W.T.’s annual budget
By Nadeer Hashmi This year, the territory is receiving about $1.8B through federal funding to cover its $2.5B budget It’s
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Territorial premiers say internal trade talks should consider northern context
By Ashley Joannou Premiers say trade talks should consider modern treaties, need to support territorial economies The premiers of Canada’s
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Nunavut MP Lori Idlout ‘humbled’ by narrow victory, says NDP hasn’t lost its voice
Idlout said crossing the floor to the Liberals is ‘very difficult’ to consider Nunavut’s NDP MP Lori Idlout, who was
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Elections Canada apologizes to Nunavik voters left out of vote
By Samuel Wat · Elections Canada to review circumstances around the situation and publish findings Elections Canada has apologized to voters
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Dehcho Grand Chief hopeful for change under Liberal minority government
Dehcho Grand Chief Herb Norwegian struck a hopeful note on Tuesday after Canada elected a Liberal minority government and the
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Calls for investigation after Nunavik polling station issues
By Rachel Watts ‘It’s illegal,’ says first-time voter who couldn’t cast a ballot Tiivi Tulaugak was looking forward to voting
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Analysis: Will Carney win bring new investment, security to North, or more of the same?
As the Liberal Party prepares for its fourth consecutive term, and its first under Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Arctic
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