While Canadian leaders talk Arctic security, this new network wants the tourism industry at the table
The Arctic Canada Tourism Network brings together the tourism associations for the three territories. Members of the new Arctic Canada
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Politics (Canada)
Yukon Party budget to set table for next 4 years
It’s budget day in the Yukon, with Currie Dixon’s Yukon Party government set to give a more detailed glimpse of
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As Inuvik shelters switch hands, operators want to see transitional supports next
A new contractor will take over operations of the Inuvik Warming Shelter on April 1 — closely following a switch
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Carney scheduled to visit Yellowknife on Thursday
Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to be in Yellowknife on Thursday. His itinerary shows he will announce a “new
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N.W.T. part of ‘national energy corridor’ deal with other provinces, Yukon
The Northwest Territories has signed on to an energy deal that the province of Ontario is billing as a “national
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Yukon gov’t restructures mines department to better support mining companies
The Yukon government announced this week it is splitting the mines part of the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources
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Parachutist injured in hard landing during Nunavut military training
A person taking part in a military training exercise in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, has been injured after an apparent parachuting
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In a more competitive Arctic, Canada’s influence hinges on investment
A major Arctic conference this month heard European foreign ministers deliver a blunt message that the old era of Arctic
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Infrastructure, security focus at Arctic Summit in Yukon
Canadian Rangers embark on 4,500-km journey from Herschel Island on Yukon’s north slope to Churchill, Man. From a 4,500-kilometre journey
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Nunavut gov’t says no police resources will be used on federal gun buyback program
By Samuel Wat All 3 territories have expressed opposition to the program The Nunavut government says it will not be
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N.W.T. leaders say Ottawa is underfunding Indigenous health-care program by millions
By Devon Tredinnick Health minister says Non-Insured Health Benefits funding shortfall was $13 million in 2024/25 year A federal program
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Northerners want changes to programs across Inuit Nunangat – not just more federal money
By Samuel Wat Federal gov’t to announce changes to Inuit Child First Initiative in coming weeks Ottawa’s new investments in
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Ottawa will fund first Inuit-led university as part of major announcement for Inuit communities
Funding also includes $115M for Inuit Child First Initiative, $27M for tuberculosis eradication Ottawa will provide $50 million to help
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Canada bets on ‘Build at Home’ defence strategy to reclaim sovereignty — and revive readiness
Plan aims to award 70% of federal defence contracts to Canadian firms within a decade Canada’s new defence industrial strategy
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Canada urges NATO to make Arctic Sentry initiative permanent
Initiative co-ordinates all allied activities in the Far North NATO’s newly launched Arctic initiative should become a permanent fixture of
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