<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><title>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</title><subtitle>Canada News Centre</subtitle><updated>2026-04-16T11:11:57-04:00</updated><link href="http://localhost:8181/io-server/gc/news/en/v2?dept=canadiannortherneconomicdevelopmentagency&amp;sort=publishedDate&amp;orderBy=desc&amp;publishedDate%3E=2021-07-23&amp;pick=50&amp;format=atom&amp;atomtitle=Canadian%20Northern%20Economic%20Development%20Agency" rel="self"/><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/news.html</id><logo>https://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svg</logo><entry><title>The Government of Canada announces funding for the Nihtat Operations, Readiness &amp; Training Hub</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/04/the-government-of-canada-announces-funding-for-the-nihtat-operations-readiness--training-hub.html</id><summary type="html">CanNor invests up to $1.5 million over three years to support local readiness to participate in defence-related activities in the Inuvik region.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-04-15T15:00:04-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/04/the-government-of-canada-announces-funding-for-the-nihtat-operations-readiness--training-hub.html"/></entry><entry><title>The Government of Canada announces Inuvik infrastructure upgrades</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/03/the-government-of-canada-announces-inuvik-infrastructure-upgrades.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, on behalf of the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced up to $5,445,000 to support infrastructure development in the Town of Inuvik. CanNor’s investment will be matched by the Town of Inuvik, for a total project value of $10,890,000 over three years.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-03-30T16:36:40-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/03/the-government-of-canada-announces-inuvik-infrastructure-upgrades.html"/></entry><entry><title>The Government of Canada is investing over $1.75 million in community-led food projects in the Northwest Territories</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/03/the-government-of-canada-is-investing-over-175-million-in-community-led-food-projects-in-the-northwest-territories.html</id><summary type="html">During the Food Sovereignty Summit in Ottawa, the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced a contribution of up to $1,753,799 to improve food security in the Northwest Territories. The funds will support five projects that empower communities with the infrastructure and tools they need to grow, process, and prepare local foods. This funding, delivered by CanNor, will create new opportunities for growers, harvesters, businesses, and other professionals in the food sector while increasing access to fresh, locally produced foods.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-03-30T15:18:52-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/03/the-government-of-canada-is-investing-over-175-million-in-community-led-food-projects-in-the-northwest-territories.html"/></entry><entry><title>Backgrounder: CanNor invests over $1.75 million in community-led food security projects in the Northwest Territories</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/03/backgrounder-cannor-invests-over-175-million-in-community-led-food-security-projects-in-the-northwest-territories.html</id><summary type="html">The Government of Canada, through CanNor, is providing up to $1,753,799 in targeted funding for five projects aimed at developing local infrastructure and supports for producing food and expanding businesses in the Northwest Territories (NWT). These projects will create new opportunities for growers, harvesters, businesses, and other professionals in the food sector.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2026-03-30T15:18:39-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/03/backgrounder-cannor-invests-over-175-million-in-community-led-food-security-projects-in-the-northwest-territories.html"/></entry><entry><title>The Government of Canada to announce funding supporting infrastructure improvements in Inuvik</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/03/the-government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-supporting-infrastructure-improvements-in-inuvik.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, along with Peter Clarkson, Mayor of the Town of Inuvik, will announce funding to support water and wastewater infrastructure improvements in Inuvik.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2026-03-30T10:37:25-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/03/the-government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-supporting-infrastructure-improvements-in-inuvik.html"/></entry><entry><title>The Government of Canada announces funding to modernize safety training in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/03/the-government-of-canada-announces-funding-to-modernize-safety-training-in-the-northwest-territories-and-nunavut.html</id><summary type="html">Access to health and safety training helps protect workers and strengthens communities across the North. Investing in high-quality training supports safe, reliable workplaces in a variety of sectors.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-03-24T12:49:35-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/03/the-government-of-canada-announces-funding-to-modernize-safety-training-in-the-northwest-territories-and-nunavut.html"/></entry><entry><title>The Government of Canada invests in training for Indigenous and northern women entrepreneurs</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/03/the-government-of-canada-invests-in-training-for-indigenous-and-northern-women-entrepreneurs.html</id><summary type="html">The Government of Canada is investing nearly $1.8 million across the territories for digital training and development programs, with a focus on Indigenous women.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-03-18T11:00:23-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/03/the-government-of-canada-invests-in-training-for-indigenous-and-northern-women-entrepreneurs.html"/></entry><entry><title>The Government of Canada announces $1.5M for Tłı̨chǫ-led mineral exploration</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/03/the-government-of-canada-announces-15m-for-tcho-led-mineral-exploration.html</id><summary type="html">As the mining landscape shifts in the Northwest Territories, new opportunities are opening for Indigenous and northern businesses and communities</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-03-03T10:00:00-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/03/the-government-of-canada-announces-15m-for-tcho-led-mineral-exploration.html"/></entry><entry><title>The Government of Canada and the Council of Yukon First Nations announce a federal investment to support Yukon First Nations work in Arctic security</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/02/the-government-of-canada-and-the-council-of-yukon-first-nations-announce-a-federal-investment-to-support-yukon-first-nations-work-in-arctic-security.html</id><summary type="html">In an increasingly uncertain geopolitical landscape, it is more important than ever that Arctic security efforts remain grounded in meaningful partnerships with northern First Nations, Métis and Inuit. Successful and lasting security in the North depends on strong communities, local capacity, and meaningful Indigenous partnerships.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-02-23T15:53:42-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/02/the-government-of-canada-and-the-council-of-yukon-first-nations-announce-a-federal-investment-to-support-yukon-first-nations-work-in-arctic-security.html"/></entry><entry><title>Supporting meaningful Indigenous participation in Arctic security opportunities</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/02/supporting-meaningful-indigenous-participation-in-arctic-security-opportunities.html</id><summary type="html">Yukon First Nations to participate in and benefit from opportunities arising from Arctic security initiatives in the territory.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2026-02-23T10:21:51-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/02/supporting-meaningful-indigenous-participation-in-arctic-security-opportunities.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Chartrand announces over $2.3M for housing construction in the Yukon</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/02/minister-chartrand-announces-over-23m-for-housing-construction-in-the-yukon.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced more than $2.3 million toward three projects in the Yukon. This funding, delivered through CanNor, will help First Kaska Construction purchase new equipment to upgrade its home manufacturing facility. It will support the construction of NGC Builders’ new prefabrication facility. Finally, it will help RAB Energy, operating as Northerm Windows and Doors, expand commercial aluminum operations in Whitehorse.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-02-19T12:00:41-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/02/minister-chartrand-announces-over-23m-for-housing-construction-in-the-yukon.html"/></entry><entry><title>Government of Canada announces over $2.3M to support Yukon housing construction</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-announces-over-23m-to-support-yukon-housing-construction.html</id><summary type="html">This information adds to the news release issued on February 19 outlining CanNor’s support, the businesses and organizations that received funding, and their projects.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2026-02-19T12:00:34-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-announces-over-23m-to-support-yukon-housing-construction.html"/></entry><entry><title>Supporting housing construction in Yukon communities</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/02/supporting-housing-construction-in-yukon-communities.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, along with Dr. Brendan Hanley, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Member of Parliament for the Yukon, will announce new funding to support housing construction in the Yukon.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2026-02-18T13:07:32-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/02/supporting-housing-construction-in-yukon-communities.html"/></entry><entry><title>The Government of Canada announces over $2.8M in AI to advance economic growth and digital literacy</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/02/minister-chartrand-announces-over-28m-in-ai-to-advance-economic-growth-and-digital-literacy.html</id><summary type="html">The Government of Canada, through CanNor, is providing $2,815,999 in funding for four projects that support digital literacy and AI adoption in communities across Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2026-02-06T11:00:17-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/02/minister-chartrand-announces-over-28m-in-ai-to-advance-economic-growth-and-digital-literacy.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Chartrand announces over $2.8M in AI to advance economic growth and digital literacy</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/02/minister-chartrand-announces-over-28m-in-ai-to-advance-economic-growth-and-digital-literacy0.html</id><summary type="html">Advances in AI are creating both new opportunities and new risks in an increasingly digital world.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-02-06T11:00:05-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/02/minister-chartrand-announces-over-28m-in-ai-to-advance-economic-growth-and-digital-literacy0.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Chartrand announces funding for Yukon-led solutions to build local capacity</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/02/minister-chartrand-announces-funding-for-yukon-led-solutions-to-build-local-capacity.html</id><summary type="html">Strengthening local capacity through new services and product innovation helps support jobs and foster economic stability for Yukoners, while responding to the unique realities of northern and remote conditions. </summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-02-04T13:00:25-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/02/minister-chartrand-announces-funding-for-yukon-led-solutions-to-build-local-capacity.html"/></entry><entry><title>CanNor and the Government of the Northwest Territories’ Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment sign MOU to strengthen economic development and diversification</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/01/cannor-and-the-government-of-the-northwest-territories-department-of-industry-tourism-and-investment-sign-mou-to-strengthen-economic-development-an.html</id><summary type="html">The governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories are working together, in collaboration with Indigenous governments and organizations, to advance projects that support local communities, drive sustainable growth and strengthen the northern economy. As the mining landscape in the Northwest Territories continues to evolve, seizing emerging opportunities will be key to building lasting economic benefits for the North and for Canada as a whole.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2026-01-27T14:46:26-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/01/cannor-and-the-government-of-the-northwest-territories-department-of-industry-tourism-and-investment-sign-mou-to-strengthen-economic-development-an.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Alty announces funding to expand marine training opportunities in the North</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/12/minister-alty-announces-funding-to-expand-marine-training-opportunities-in-the-north.html</id><summary type="html">A strong Canada depends on strategic investments that enhance Arctic sovereignty and security, and create opportunities for Northerners and their communities to thrive.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-12-12T15:45:13-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/12/minister-alty-announces-funding-to-expand-marine-training-opportunities-in-the-north.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Chartrand announces $40.5 M to strengthen Northern Canada’s defence sector</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/12/minister-chartrand-announces-405-m-to-strengthen-northern-canadas-defence-sector.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced that businesses and organizations in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon can now apply to the Regional Defence Investment Initiative (RDII). Through this major national program, CanNor will deliver up to $40.5 million over three years to help businesses, mainly small- and medium-sized enterprises, expand their capacity and connect to national and international defence supply chains, whether they are established suppliers or new to the sector. This funding may also be used to enhance regional defence innovation ecosystems and, in targeted circumstances, may support the establishment of defence-related strategic infrastructure designed to enhance the Canadian Armed Forces’ presence or operations.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-12-05T15:07:13-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/12/minister-chartrand-announces-405-m-to-strengthen-northern-canadas-defence-sector.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Chartrand announces the opening of CanNor’s Expression of Interest intake for projects beginning in the 2026-2027 fiscal year</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/10/minister-chartrand-announces-the-opening-of-cannors-expression-of-interest-intake-for-projects-beginning-in-the-2026-2027-fiscal-year.html</id><summary type="html">Northerners are full of innovative ideas and have strong commitment to building prosperous communities. Their leadership drives economic growth and ensures the territories’ vital contributions to Canada’s economy.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-10-06T10:53:56-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/10/minister-chartrand-announces-the-opening-of-cannors-expression-of-interest-intake-for-projects-beginning-in-the-2026-2027-fiscal-year.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Chartrand announces funding to build northern tourism in lead up to World Tourism Day</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/09/minister-chartrand-announces-funding-to-build-northern-tourism-in-lead-up-to-world-tourism-day.html</id><summary type="html">Over $1.5 million for attracting visitors, creating new signature events, small infrastructure upgrades and more in the North</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-09-26T13:00:47-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/09/minister-chartrand-announces-funding-to-build-northern-tourism-in-lead-up-to-world-tourism-day.html"/></entry><entry><title>Backgrounder: Government of Canada announces support to northern tourism industries</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/09/backgrounder-government-of-canada-announces-support-to-northern-tourism-industries.html</id><summary type="html">The Government of Canada, through CanNor, is providing over $1.5 million in targeted funding for six projects aimed at improving and developing the tourism sector in the North. Funding for these projects is being provided through CanNor’s IDEANorth program.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2025-09-26T13:00:36-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/09/backgrounder-government-of-canada-announces-support-to-northern-tourism-industries.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Chartrand announces investments in Francophone organizations to drive economic growth and opportunity in the North</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/09/minister-chartrand-announces-investments-in-francophone-organizations-to-drive-economic-growth-and-opportunity-in-the-north.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), announced a contribution of up to $1.05 million to help maximize economic opportunities and support thriving French-language communities in the North.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-09-11T16:25:18-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/09/minister-chartrand-announces-investments-in-francophone-organizations-to-drive-economic-growth-and-opportunity-in-the-north.html"/></entry><entry><title>Backgrounder: Government of Canada invests in Francophone organizations to drive economic growth and opportunity in the North</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/09/backgrounder-government-of-canada-invests-in-francophone-organizations-to-drive-economic-growth-and-opportunity-in-the-north.html</id><summary type="html">The Government of Canada, through CanNor, is providing up to $1.05 million in targeted funding to four projects aimed at attracting workers, developing key sectors, and expanding access to education and services for French-speakers in the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2025-09-11T16:24:56-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/09/backgrounder-government-of-canada-invests-in-francophone-organizations-to-drive-economic-growth-and-opportunity-in-the-north.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Chartrand announces support for tariff-hit small businesses across the territories</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/09/minister-chartrand-announces-support-for-tariff-hit-small-businesses-across-the-territories.html</id><summary type="html">The Government of Canada is focused on protecting Canadian workers, reinforcing the competitiveness of Canadian businesses and building one strong Canadian economy.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-09-08T13:01:56-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/09/minister-chartrand-announces-support-for-tariff-hit-small-businesses-across-the-territories.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Chartrand announces $600,000 investment in innovative housing project in Cambridge Bay</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/07/minister-chartrand-announces-600000-investment-in-innovative-housing-project-in-cambridge-bay.html</id><summary type="html">Across the territories, a critical shortage of housing requires all levels of government and the private sector to work together on innovative and regionally tailored solutions.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-07-28T15:59:47-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/07/minister-chartrand-announces-600000-investment-in-innovative-housing-project-in-cambridge-bay.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Chartrand announces investment in events that help Yellowknife small businesses build capacity</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/07/minister-chartrand-announces-investment-in-events-that-help-yellowknife-small-businesses-build-capacity.html</id><summary type="html">Small businesses are at the heart of Northern communities and have a deep understanding of local needs and resources, enabling them to offer authentic products and services to both residents and visitors</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-07-28T12:00:07-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/07/minister-chartrand-announces-investment-in-events-that-help-yellowknife-small-businesses-build-capacity.html"/></entry><entry><title>Canada and Yukon announce funding to build a new convention centre in Whitehorse</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/03/canada-and-yukon-announce-funding-to-build-a-new-convention-centre-in-whitehorse.html</id><summary type="html">Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, who oversees the Regional Development Agencies, including CanNor, announced a funding commitment of $56.25 million for the construction of the Yukon Gathering Place, a new convention centre in Whitehorse. Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai also announced a contribution to the project.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-03-22T20:02:03-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/03/canada-and-yukon-announce-funding-to-build-a-new-convention-centre-in-whitehorse.html"/></entry><entry><title>The governments of Canada and Yukon announce funding agreement for new Yukon Convention Centre</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/03/the-governments-of-canada-and-yukon-announce-funding-agreement-for-new-yukon-convention-centre.html</id><summary type="html">Media are invited to join Yukon Member of Parliament Brendan Hanley, Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai, Kwanlin Dün First Nation Chief Sean Uyenets'echᶖa Smith, Minister of Tourism and Culture John Streicker and Yukon Convention Bureau President Eddie Rideout for a joint funding announcement related to the Yukon Gathering Place, the proposed convention centre to be built on the Whitehorse waterfront.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-03-22T13:34:34-04:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/03/the-governments-of-canada-and-yukon-announce-funding-agreement-for-new-yukon-convention-centre.html"/></entry><entry><title>MP Hanley announces over $1 million to support Yukon First Nation tourism and cultural industries</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/03/mp-hanley-announces-over-1-million-to-support-yukon-first-nation-tourism-and-cultural-industries.html</id><summary type="html">Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced over $1 million to support three First Nation-owned projects in the Yukon. With this funding, these organizations will acquire and develop infrastructure to enhance business and cultural tourism opportunities and create space to train and support artisans as they build careers in the cultural industries.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-03-07T15:01:30-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/03/mp-hanley-announces-over-1-million-to-support-yukon-first-nation-tourism-and-cultural-industries.html"/></entry><entry><title>CanNor announces over $1 million to support Yukon First Nation tourism and cultural industries</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/03/cannor-announces-over-1-million-to-support-yukon-first-nation-tourism-and-cultural-industries.html</id><summary type="html">Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced over $1 million to support three Yukon First Nation-owned projects to enhance business and cultural tourism opportunities and create space to train and support artisans as they build careers in the cultural industries.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2025-03-07T15:01:14-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/03/cannor-announces-over-1-million-to-support-yukon-first-nation-tourism-and-cultural-industries.html"/></entry><entry><title>MP Hanley announces over $1.6 million investment to expand local food systems in the Yukon</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/03/mp-hanley-announces-over-16-million-investment-to-expand-local-food-systems-in-the-yukon.html</id><summary type="html">Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced a contribution of over $1.6 million in five infrastructure projects to grow, preserve, prepare and supply food in the Yukon.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-03-07T12:33:13-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/03/mp-hanley-announces-over-16-million-investment-to-expand-local-food-systems-in-the-yukon.html"/></entry><entry><title>CanNor announces over $1.6 million to expand local food systems in the Yukon</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/03/cannor-announces-over-16-million-to-expand-local-food-systems-in-the-yukon.html</id><summary type="html">Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced an investment of over $1.6 million in five infrastructure projects to grow, preserve and supply food in the Yukon.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2025-03-07T12:32:58-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/03/cannor-announces-over-16-million-to-expand-local-food-systems-in-the-yukon.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Anandasangaree announces investment supporting mineral exploration promotion across all territories</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/03/minister-anandasangaree-announces-investment-supporting-mineral-exploration-promotion-across-all-territories.html</id><summary type="html">Today, at the Prospectors &amp; Developers Association of Canada 2025 Convention, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced a federal investment of up to $420,000 to the governments of Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. This funding will support a collaborative project among the territorial governments to attract investment and strengthen the growth of the mining sector in the North through strategic promotional activities at leading industry events.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-03-05T17:45:05-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/03/minister-anandasangaree-announces-investment-supporting-mineral-exploration-promotion-across-all-territories.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Anandasangaree announces funding for Nunavut housing construction</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/02/minister-anandasangaree-announces-funding-for-nunavut-housing-construction.html</id><summary type="html">Affordable housing is a priority for Nunavut. Communities across the territory face some of the most expensive shipping, material and labour costs for housing construction in Canada. The Government of Canada is working with Inuit, the territorial government and local businesses to develop Nunavut-based solutions that will see more Nunavummiut have their own home.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-02-28T15:36:48-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/02/minister-anandasangaree-announces-funding-for-nunavut-housing-construction.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Anandasangaree announces investment in Iqaluit Elders Centre</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/02/minister-anandasangaree-announces-investment-in-iqaluit-elders-centre.html</id><summary type="html">Elders deserve a dignified life and a home where they remain connected to their friends, families, and culture. Investing in opportunities for Elders to age in place while maintaining active and independent lives strengthens community bonds, and give new pathways to connect generations.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-02-28T10:59:03-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/02/minister-anandasangaree-announces-investment-in-iqaluit-elders-centre.html"/></entry><entry><title>MP McLeod announces investment in five local food initiatives across the Northwest Territories</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/02/mp-mcleod-announces-investment-in-five-local-food-initiatives-across-the-northwest-territories0.html</id><summary type="html">A strong northern food sector is essential for community wellbeing and thriving economies across the territories. Investing in local food initiatives promotes self-reliance, creates jobs and fosters culturally-relevant food systems.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-02-21T15:08:20-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/02/mp-mcleod-announces-investment-in-five-local-food-initiatives-across-the-northwest-territories0.html"/></entry><entry><title>CanNor announces investment in five local food initiatives across the Northwest Territories</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/02/mp-mcleod-announces-investment-in-five-local-food-initiatives-across-the-northwest-territories.html</id><summary type="html">Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced federal investments of over $4 million into five local food initiatives in the Northwest Territories. This funding, delivered by CanNor, will support communities, organizations and businesses in improving infrastructure to produce, harvest, process and distribute local and country foods, as well as promote a competitive agricultural sector in the territory.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="backgrounders"/><updated>2025-02-21T15:08:08-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/02/mp-mcleod-announces-investment-in-five-local-food-initiatives-across-the-northwest-territories.html"/></entry><entry><title>MP Hanley announces funding for climate resiliency upgrades in Old Crow, Yukon</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/02/mp-hanley-announces-funding-for-climate-resiliency-upgrades-in-old-crow-yukon.html</id><summary type="html">Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced a contribution of up to $62,500 for the Old Crow Retail Cooperative Ltd. (Old Crow Co-op). This investment will help the Old Crow Co-op become more energy efficient and accessible to the local community.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-02-20T16:04:30-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/02/mp-hanley-announces-funding-for-climate-resiliency-upgrades-in-old-crow-yukon.html"/></entry><entry><title>MP McLeod announces investment in community infrastructure to boost tourism</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/02/mp-mcleod-announces-investment-in-community-infrastructure-to-boost-tourism.html</id><summary type="html">Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced a federal investment of over $565,000 to the Town of Hay River to enhance and expand the Hay River Golf Course.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-02-13T13:26:34-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/02/mp-mcleod-announces-investment-in-community-infrastructure-to-boost-tourism.html"/></entry><entry><title>MP McLeod to announce funding for community infrastructure to boost tourism</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/02/mp-mcleod-to-announce-funding-for-community-infrastructure-to-boost-tourism.html</id><summary type="html">Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, will announce support for the Town of Hay River’s golf course and campground improvement project.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-02-12T13:05:36-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/02/mp-mcleod-to-announce-funding-for-community-infrastructure-to-boost-tourism.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Anandasangaree announces support for Indigenous and community-based food solutions in the North and Inuit Nunangat</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/02/minister-anandasangaree-announces-support-for-indigenous-and-community-based-food-solutions-in-the-north-and-inuit-nunangat.html</id><summary type="html">Supporting investment in community-led projects is essential to leveraging local knowledge and resources, strengthening culturally-relevant food systems, and finding innovative solutions to regional challenges.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-02-05T14:00:19-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/02/minister-anandasangaree-announces-support-for-indigenous-and-community-based-food-solutions-in-the-north-and-inuit-nunangat.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Anandasangaree to announce an investment to support Indigenous and community-based food solutions in the North and Inuit Nunangat</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/02/minister-anandasangaree-to-announce-an-investment-to-support-indigenous-and-community-based-food-solutions-in-the-north-and-inuit-nunangat.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, will announce support to strengthen community food resiliency and diversify economic growth across the North.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-02-04T15:42:29-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/02/minister-anandasangaree-to-announce-an-investment-to-support-indigenous-and-community-based-food-solutions-in-the-north-and-inuit-nunangat.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Anandasangaree announces $6 M investment to strengthen energy security in Nunavut</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/02/minister-anandasangaree-announces-6-m-investment-to-strengthen-energy-security-in-nunavut.html</id><summary type="html">The Government of Canada is investing up to $6 million in the Iqaluit Nukkiksautiit Project to strengthen energy security in Nunavut.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-02-04T12:30:07-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/02/minister-anandasangaree-announces-6-m-investment-to-strengthen-energy-security-in-nunavut.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Anandasangaree to announce funding to strengthen energy security in Nunavut</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/02/minister-anandasangaree-to-announce-funding-to-strengthen-energy-security-in-nunavut.html</id><summary type="html">The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, will announce support for the Iqaluit Nukkiksautiit Project to examine the feasibility of the construction of a waterpower project near Iqaluit.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-02-03T16:53:16-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/02/minister-anandasangaree-to-announce-funding-to-strengthen-energy-security-in-nunavut.html"/></entry><entry><title>Governments of Canada and Yukon announce funding to support private investment in Yukon businesses</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/01/governments-of-canada-and-yukon-announce-funding-to-support-private-investment-in-yukon-businesses.html</id><summary type="html">Small- and medium-sized businesses are key drivers of innovation and opportunity in their communities.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2025-01-27T19:15:23-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/01/governments-of-canada-and-yukon-announce-funding-to-support-private-investment-in-yukon-businesses.html"/></entry><entry><title>Canada and Yukon to announce funding to advance private capital investments in Yukon businesses</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/01/canada-and-yukon-to-announce-funding-to-advance-private-capital-investments-in-yukon-businesses.html</id><summary type="html">Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Yukon Premier and Minister of Economic Development Ranj Pillai will announce support for the Yukon Venture Angels to build a private capital ecosystem in the Yukon. </summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2025-01-24T16:00:07-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/01/canada-and-yukon-to-announce-funding-to-advance-private-capital-investments-in-yukon-businesses.html"/></entry><entry><title>Minister Vandal announces food infrastructure investment in Nahanni Butte to improve access to fresh produce</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2024/11/minister-vandal-announces-food-infrastructure-investment-in-nahanni-butte-to-improve-access-to-fresh-produce.html</id><summary type="html">Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada is contributing up to $696,000 to the Naha Dehe Development Corporation (NDDC) to upgrade food infrastructure in Nahanni Butte. Through this two-year project, NDDC will purchase a refrigerated truck, allowing the Nahanni Butte General Store to transport larger and less frequent shipments of fresh produce for residents in the community. NDDC will also invest in a food truck, serving as a restaurant-on-wheels to meet the needs of community members and tourists.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2024-11-27T12:05:36-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2024/11/minister-vandal-announces-food-infrastructure-investment-in-nahanni-butte-to-improve-access-to-fresh-produce.html"/></entry><entry><title>Canada and Yukon announce funding to address Arctic security</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2024/11/canada-and-yukon-announce-funding-to-address-arctic-security.html</id><summary type="html">Strong economies in the North rely on infrastructure development, environmental sustainability and public safety. Addressing priorities such as sovereignty, defense, infrastructure and environmental stewardship is key to safeguarding Canada’s Arctic interests while fostering a safe and sustainable future for Northerners.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="news releases"/><updated>2024-11-21T15:53:28-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2024/11/canada-and-yukon-announce-funding-to-address-arctic-security.html"/></entry><entry><title>Canada and Yukon to announce funding for arctic and northern security</title><id>https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2024/11/canada-and-yukon-to-announce-funding-for-arctic-and-northern-security.html</id><summary type="html">Whitehorse, Yukon, November 20, 2024 — Media are invited to attend a funding announcement supporting arctic and northern security.</summary><author><name>Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency</name></author><category term="media advisories"/><updated>2024-11-20T13:00:14-05:00</updated><link href="https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2024/11/canada-and-yukon-to-announce-funding-for-arctic-and-northern-security.html"/></entry></feed>