Inuit Nunangat Policy gets boost with new federal directive
Canada Announces New Directive to Support Inuit Nunangat The Canadian government introduced a Cabinet Directive on Thursday aimed at improving
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“Time is crucial now” warns Canada’s defence chief of Arctic threats
In response to a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, Canada’s Chief of the Defence Staff emphasized the urgent need to strengthen
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Nunavut premier welcomes pause on U.S. tariff plan, sees opportunity for territory
‘Important discussions to be had,’ say Premier P.J. Akeeagok Nunavut’s premier says he’s pleased that U.S President Donald Trump has
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Northern premiers decry U.S. tariffs, voice support for counter-measures
Yukon, N.W.T. will stop importing all U.S. alcohol The premiers of N.W.T., Yukon and Nunavut are voicing their support for the
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Alberta Premier Smith pitching joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base in Arctic
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling for a joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base in Northern Canada, expanding the organization’s aerospace
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Yukon health professionals slam government’s plans to update Health Professions Act
By Tori Fitzpatrick Territory plans to make the act the umbrella legislation for 14 health professions Some Yukon health professionals
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N.W.T. nominee program pause creates stress, uncertainty
By Dez Loreen Allotted number of nominees for N.W.T. cut from 300 in 2024 to 150 in 2025 Businesses and
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Tłı̨chǫ Government signs deal with company to explore lithium potential in N.W.T.
Memorandum of Understanding signed by Tłı̨chǫ Government and Australia-based Fortescue on Monday The Tłı̨chǫ Government has signed an agreement with an Australia-based
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Yukon’s nominee allocation cut by half, territory delays application process
By Gabrielle Plonka Allocation in 2024 was 430 people; this year, it’s 215 The Yukon’s allocation of nominees under the
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Uncertainty and anxiety for some Northerners, as Trump returns to power
‘It’s just so unpredictable, you just have to be ready to react,’ says Vuntut Gwitchin chief Pauline Frost, chief of
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Northern MPs on Trudeau’s departure, and what comes next
‘All the promises that were made, there’s still time to make sure that they’re delivered,’ says Nunavut’s MP The North’s
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Leaders reflect on Justin Trudeau’s legacy in the North
Prime minister promised Monday he would resign before next election Leaders across Canada’s territories are reflecting on what Prime Minister
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Arctic Bay, Nunavut, expected to receive federal funding in 2025 to build small craft harbour
By Samuel Wat Arctic Bay, Nunavut, is expecting to receive federal money to build a small craft harbour in 2025,
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Nancy Karetak-Lindell, former MP, appointed as Nunavut Senator
By Nick Murray Karetak-Lindell replaces outgoing Senator Dennis Patterson The first woman to ever serve as the member of Parliament
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Yukon MP joins chorus of Liberals calling on Trudeau to resign
Brendan Hanley says the party needs a ‘different vision’ before the next election Yukon MP Brendan Hanley is joining more
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