CanNor invests more than $2.2 million toward seven Nunavut community infrastructure projects
March 11, 2022 – Iqaluit, Nunavut – Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Public spaces in Nunavut are critical assets to communities, sustaining the well-being of residents, attracting visitors and encouraging tourism, thus supporting local businesses. That’s why the Government of Canada is making targeted investments to improve local infrastructure so that communities across Nunavut are well-positioned for recovery and future growth following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Today, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, announced investments of more than $2.2 million delivered through CanNor, to support seven projects in communities across Nunavut.
Working together with the Government of Nunavut and Inuit partners, CanNor and the Government of Canada were there with financial support for Nunavut businesses and organizations when the pandemic began. Now, the Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) and the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) are providing support for not-for-profit organizations, municipalities, Indigenous communities, and other community groups as they rebound from the pandemic.
CanNor investments support Nunavut community projects
These investments support the building of new infrastructure, revitalize or improve existing facilities, and create new opportunities for employment. This includes eight jobs during construction, five new full-time jobs, two new part-time jobs and the continuation of four full-time jobs. Funding these initiatives contributes to the overall health of Nunavut communities, providing residents with places to go that support social interaction, physical activity and access to recreational programs and facilities.