Canada News Centre2026-07-02T13:09:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/07/government-of-canada-invests-in-key-infrastructure-at-the-erik-nielsen-whitehorse-international-airport.html

Today, Member of Parliament for the Yukon and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, Dr. Brendan Hanley, on behalf of the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, announced that the Government of Canada is strengthening air safety at Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport.

Transport Canada2026-07-02T13:09:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/polar-knowledge/news/2026/06/polar-knowledge-canada-awards-180000-in-scholarships-awards-and-fellowships-to-support-early-career-northern-and-polar-researchers.html

Polar Knowledge Canada (POLAR) is proud to announce support for 10 exceptional students and early-career researchers through its annual scholarship, award and fellowship programs, totaling $180,000 in funding.

Polar Knowledge Canada2026-06-26T14:45:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2026/06/minister-hodgson-accelerates-canadas-mining-sector.html

Canada has what the world wants and is acting with urgency to unlock the full potential of its critical minerals by building major projects quickly and responsibly in order to create a prosperous, secure future. In a more competitive and uncertain world, Canada is ready to lead as a stable and reliable supplier of the mineral resources that power clean energy, advanced manufacturing and defence.

Natural Resources Canada2026-06-26T10:38:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/one-canadian-economy/news/2026/06/canada-initiates-process-to-list-major-projects-under-the-building-canada-act0.html

Today, the Government of Canada announced that the process has been initiated to potentially list three major projects under the Building Canada Act

One Canadian Economy2026-06-24T10:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/06/minister-of-transport-mackinnon-to-make-an-announcement-regarding-safety-investments-at-the-yellowknife-airport.html

The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, will make an announcement regarding safety investments at the Yellowknife Airport.

Transport Canada2026-06-23T14:59:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2026/06/federal-government-to-make-a-significant-announcement-to-advance-nation-building-infrastructure-in-canada.html

The Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of Canada, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, the Premier of the Northwest Territories, and the Honourable R.J. Simpson, will make a significant announcement to advance nation-building infrastructure in Canada.

Transport Canada2026-06-23T14:27:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2026/06/canadian-coast-guard-begins-2026-arctic-summer-season.html

The Canadian Coast Guard’s (CCG) annual Arctic season is now underway. Through its presence and operations, the CCG’s Arctic operations continue to demonstrate and reinforce Canada’s long-standing, well-established sovereignty and security in the North.

Canadian Coast Guard2026-06-23T10:03:11-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/06/canada-and-northwest-territories-mark-national-accessability-week-with-upgrades-to-the-prince-of-wales-northern-heritage-centre.html

This National AccessAbility Week, the Government of Canada is investing $6.5 million to upgrade the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, improving access to cultural spaces for residents and visitors in Yellowknife.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-06-01T14:00:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/institutes-health-research/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-boosts-health-research-in-canadas-north.html

People living in northern and remote communities face unique health challenges shaped by geography, climate and access to services. Strengthening health research grounded in local priorities, lived experience, and Indigenous knowledge is essential to improving health outcomes and advancing health equity across Canada.

Canadian Institutes of Health Research2026-05-14T16:00:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/delivering-on-funding-for-urban-rural-and-northern-indigenous-housing.html

Far too many Canadians are struggling to find homes they can afford. These challenges are especially heightened for Indigenous Peoples living in urban, rural and northern areas where there is a major need to improve the quality, supply and affordability of housing.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-24T13:02:38-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/housing-announcement-in-behchoko.html

Members of the media are invited to a housing announcement with the Honourable Gregor Robertson, Minister of Housing and Infrastructure and Minister responsible for Pacific Economic Development Canada, and the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations. They will be joined by the Honourable Lucy Kuptana, Minister Responsible for Housing for Northwest Territories and Chief Bertha Rabesca Zoe.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-22T12:47:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2026/04/governments-of-canada-and-northwest-territories-partner-to-help-workers-adapt-to-changing-global-economy.html

Governments of Canada and Northwest Territories partner to help workers adapt to changing global economy

Employment and Social Development Canada2026-04-17T15:03:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/04/the-government-of-canada-announces-funding-for-the-nihtat-operations-readiness--training-hub.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.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2026-04-15T15:00:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/04/national-defence-to-hold-public-engagement-session-in-yellowknife-northwest-territories.html

The Department of National Defence (DND) will host a public engagement session to share information and answer questions about infrastructure planned for North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Modernization and Continental Defence at the Forward Operating Location in Yellowknife.

National Defence2026-04-09T12:31:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/04/national-defence-to-hold-public-engagement-session-in-inuvik-northwest-territories.html

The Department of National Defence (DND) will host a public engagement session to share information and answer questions about infrastructure planned for North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Modernization and Continental Defence at the Forward Operating Location in Inuvik.

National Defence2026-04-09T12:20:55-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/building-canada-strong-by-investing-in-a-new-water-treatment-plant-in-hay-river.html

Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and empower communities. In Budget 2025, the Government of Canada announced the Build Communities Strong Fund, a key initiative to build the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-07T12:47:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2026/04/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-hay-river.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; the Honourable Vince McKay, Minister of Infrastructure, Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs, Minister Responsible for Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission, Minister Responsible for the Public Utilities Board and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Hay River South; and Deputy Mayor Keith Dohey, Town of Hay River.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2026-04-04T15:00:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/03/the-government-of-canada-announces-inuvik-infrastructure-upgrades.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.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2026-03-30T16:36:40-04:00https://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

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.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2026-03-30T15:18:52-04:00https://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

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.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2026-03-30T15:18:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/03/the-government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-supporting-infrastructure-improvements-in-inuvik.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.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2026-03-30T10:37:25-04:00https://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

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.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2026-03-24T12:49:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2026/03/the-government-of-canada-announces-15m-for-tcho-led-mineral-exploration.html

As the mining landscape shifts in the Northwest Territories, new opportunities are opening for Indigenous and northern businesses and communities

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2026-03-03T10:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/03/canada-and-the-northwest-territories-strengthen-regulatory-coordination.html

The Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and the Government of the Northwest Territories have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Regulatory Coordination that strengthens collaboration and alignment in their respective regulatory roles in the Northwest Territories, in partnership with Indigenous governments and organizations.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-03-01T19:32:16-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/02/canada-and-north-slave-metis-alliance-celebrate-key-step-toward-reconciliation.html

Today, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Rebecca Alty, joined the North Slave Métis Alliance (NSMA) to celebrate an important milestone in reconciliation, with the Government of Canada’s recognition that the NSMA has Aboriginal rights as affirmed under section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-02-28T14:12:15-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-and-government-of-northwest-territories-to-announce-steps-to-strengthen-regulatory-coordination-of-natural-resource-developmen.html

Please be advised that the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and the Honourable Jay MacDonald, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister of Justice for the Government of the Northwest Territories, will announce at the Invest North of 60 Reception steps to strengthen regulatory coordination of natural resource development in the Northwest Territories.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2026-02-28T10:03:45-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canada-water-agency/news/2026/02/protecting-the-mackenzie-river-the-canada-water-agency-invests-over-1-million-in-6-new-freshwater-projects.html

As the largest watershed in Canada, the Mackenzie River Basin spans five provinces and territories. It holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for many Indigenous communities. The river also plays a major economic role, supporting key sectors like agriculture, forestry, resource extraction, and hydroelectricity.

Canada Water Agency2026-02-12T11:09:17-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canada-water-agency/news/2026/02/protecting-the-mackenzie-river-the-canada-water-agency-invests-over-1-million-in-6-freshwater-projects.html

The Canada Water Agency announced an investment of over $1 million over two years for six projects being funded through the Mackenzie River Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative.

Canada Water Agency2026-02-12T11:00:00-05:00https://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

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.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2026-02-06T11:00:17-05:00https://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

Advances in AI are creating both new opportunities and new risks in an increasingly digital world.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2026-02-06T11:00:05-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/statistics-canada/news/2026/02/2026-census-collection-begins-early-in-canadas-north.html

Statistics Canada is pleased to announce that collection for the 2026 Census of Population has begun in select communities in northern and remote areas of the country.

Statistics Canada2026-02-02T10:54:14-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/statistics-canada/news/2026/02/backgrounder-2026-census-collection-begins-in-canadas-north.html

In select northern and remote communities, collection begins early to ensure access to areas that are easier to reach in winter and to count populations that typically migrate out of their communities in the spring.

Statistics Canada2026-02-02T10:49:24-05:00https://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

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.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2026-01-27T14:46:26-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/12/minister-alty-announces-funding-to-expand-marine-training-opportunities-in-the-north.html

A strong Canada depends on strategic investments that enhance Arctic sovereignty and security, and create opportunities for Northerners and their communities to thrive.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2025-12-12T15:45:13-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/12/federal-investment-expands-manitobas-lifesaving-training-and-emergency-preparedness.html

Manitoba is expanding emergency response capacity and community resilience

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-12-01T14:03:36-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/12/backgrounder-federal-investment-expands-manitobas-lifesaving-training-and-emergency-preparedness.html

This PrairiesCan investment through the Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) program will support the third and final phase of SJA’s expansion

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-12-01T14:03:22-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-to-announce-support-for-lifesaving-training-and-emergency-preparedness-in-manitoba.html

Anthony Housefather, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Member of Parliament for Mount Royal, Quebec, on behalf of the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), will be joined by the Honourable Glen Simard, Manitoba’s Minister of Municipal and Northern Relations and City of Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham to announce investments to strengthen Manitoba’s ability to respond to emergencies, support safer workplaces and communities, and contribute to local economic growth and resilience.

Prairies Economic Development Canada2025-11-28T11:00:21-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-announces-1-billion-investment-to-strengthen-the-norths-trade-and-transportation-infrastructure.html

Today, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, on behalf of Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, announced the $1 billion Arctic Infrastructure Fund to support dual-use—civilian/community and defence—transportation projects that reinforce Canada's sovereignty, enable regional economic development, and connect Northern and Indigenous communities.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-11-21T14:59:45-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2025/11/government-of-canada-to-announce-investment-to-strengthen-canadas-trade-and-transportation-infrastructure.html

The Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will make an announcement at the Yellowknife Airport to highlight federal budget infrastructure investments to build major infrastructure projects.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2025-11-20T16:24:13-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/responding-to-urgent-substance-use-and-addictions-needs-in-the-northwest-territories.html

Today, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, announced more than $1.6 million for two projects from the Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF).

Health Canada2025-10-31T17:30:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/emergency-treatment-fund-for-communities-in-the-northwest-territories-impacted-by-the-overdose-crisis.html

The Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) is part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to help communities rapidly respond to emerging, critical needs related to the toxic illegal drug supply and overdose crisis.

Health Canada2025-10-31T17:25:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/10/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-to-help-address-the-toxic-drug-and-overdose-crisis-in-the-northwest-territories.html

The Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Marjorie Michel, Minister of Health, will make an important announcement under the Emergency Treatment Fund.

Health Canada2025-10-30T14:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/09/government-of-canada-invests-in-training-for-canadas-evolving-low-carbon-workforce.html

The transition to a low-carbon economy is accelerating, and with it comes the need for a highly skilled workforce to support Canada’s energy sector. That is why the Government of Canada is investing in training opportunities to better equip workers with the skills needed to thrive in sustainable industries.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-09-26T15:01:47-04:00https://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

Over $1.5 million for attracting visitors, creating new signature events, small infrastructure upgrades and more in the North

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2025-09-26T13:00:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/09/backgrounder-government-of-canada-announces-support-to-northern-tourism-industries.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.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2025-09-26T13:00:36-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/09/backgrounder-investing-across-canada-to-build-safe-and-strong-communities0.html

The Government of Canada is providing more than $18.7 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund for 33 recipients across the Northwest Territories in 2025-2026. These funds provide communities with stable and flexible funding for their infrastructure priorities across a wide range of categories. The funding enables local governments to plan for their current and future needs, improve housing supply, and create connected communities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-09-08T17:11:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/09/government-of-canada-announces-over-187-million-in-support-for-the-northwest-territories-to-build-strong-communities.html

The Government of Canada is delivering over $18.7 million to the Northwest Territories this year to create communities that are stronger and more connected.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-09-08T17:11:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/07/minister-chartrand-announces-investment-in-events-that-help-yellowknife-small-businesses-build-capacity.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

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2025-07-28T12:00:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2025/06/arctic-marine-response-station-in-rankin-inlet-open-for-the-season.html

The Canadian Coast Guard’s Arctic Marine Response Station (AMRS) in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, is now operational for the season.

Canadian Coast Guard2025-06-25T11:56:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2025/06/canadian-coast-guard-begins-2025-arctic-summer-season.html

The Canadian Coast Guard’s annual Arctic summer operational season is underway. Through its new Arctic Strategy, the Canadian Coast Guard is working with Inuit, First Nation, and Métis partners to deliver services and programs in the North, by the North, for the North.

Canadian Coast Guard2025-06-20T12:29:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2025/06/dene-and-metis-people-of-tulita-district-the-focus-of-a-new-165m-office-and-cultural-centre-for-naatsihchoh-national-park-reserve.html

Dene and Métis people of Tulita District the focus of a new $16.5M Office and Cultural Centre for Nááts'įhch'oh National Park Reserve

Parks Canada2025-06-06T15:36:15-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/03/the-governments-of-canada-and-northwest-territories-finalize-a-ten-year-agreement-for-the-canada-housing-infrastructure-fund.html

The governments of Canada and Northwest Territories have finalized a 10-year agreement under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF).

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-03-21T16:00:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-signs-bilateral-agreement-with-northwest-territories-for-drugs-for-rare-diseases.html

Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Lesa Semmler, Northwest Territories’ Minister of Health and Social Services, announced a bilateral agreement investing over $7.8 million to improve access to selected new drugs for rare diseases, and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening.

Health Canada2025-03-13T17:55:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/03/drugs-for-rare-diseases---northwest-territories-agreement.html

Today, the Governments of Canada and Northwest Territories signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest over $7.8 million over three years to improve access to new drugs for rare diseases for residents and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening for rare diseases.

Health Canada2025-03-13T17:52:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/03/healthy-meals-for-kids-savings-for-families-in-the-northwest-territories.html

No kid should go to school hungry. And in the Northwest Territories, where food prices are among the highest in the country, getting kids a full breakfast before they head out the door or packing school lunches is not always an easy task. That’s why school food programs are so important. They provide healthy meals to kids throughout the school year. They also save working families hundreds of dollars in grocery bills.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-03-06T14:06:10-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2025/03/governments-of-canada-and-northwest-territories-support-more-healthy-meals-for-kids-in-northwest-territories.html

The Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, and the Honourable Caitlin Cleveland, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment and Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment for the Northwest Territories, will make an announcement on the National School Food Program.

Employment and Social Development Canada2025-03-05T13:21:42-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/02/increasing-supports-for-residents-of-northwest-territories-to-quit-smoking.html

Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced more than $1.9 million to the Government of the Northwest Territories’ Supporting Tobacco Cessation project.

Health Canada2025-02-28T18:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/02/improving-health-outcomes-for-communities-in-northwest-territories.html

Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories on behalf of the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced more than $1.9 million to Tlicho Leagia Ts’iili Ko for their project “Tlicho No One Left Alone”.

Health Canada2025-02-27T09:30:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/02/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-under-the-substance-use-and-addictions-program-in-behchoko-northwest-territories.html

Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will announce funding under the Substance Use and Addictions Program.

Health Canada2025-02-25T15:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/02/mp-mcleod-announces-investment-in-five-local-food-initiatives-across-the-northwest-territories0.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.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2025-02-21T15:08:20-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/02/mp-mcleod-announces-investment-in-five-local-food-initiatives-across-the-northwest-territories.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.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2025-02-21T15:08:08-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/02/mp-mcleod-announces-investment-in-community-infrastructure-to-boost-tourism.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.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2025-02-13T13:26:34-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/02/mp-mcleod-to-announce-funding-for-community-infrastructure-to-boost-tourism.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.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2025-02-12T13:05:36-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/02/backgrounder-federal-government-and-northwest-territories-invest-in-transportation-in-the-north.html

The federal government is investing $13,908,056 through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund, the Active Transportation Fund and the Rural Transit Solutions Fund to support four transportation improvement projects across the Northwest Territories.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-02-06T13:15:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/02/federal-government-and-northwest-territories-invest-in-transportation-in-the-north.html

Four communities in the Northwest Territories will see improvements to their transportation infrastructure after an investment of $13,908,056 from the federal government.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-02-06T13:15:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2025/02/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-hay-river.html

Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Member of Parliament Michael McLeod and Mayor of the Town of Hay River Kandis Jameson.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2025-02-05T13:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/02/canada-signs-a-bilateral-agreement-for-53-million-with-northwest-territories-to-strengthen-support-for-personal-support-workers.html

Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable Lesa Semmler, Minister of Health and Social Services for the Northwest Territories, announced a bilateral agreement to invest $5.3 million over five years to support PSWs across the Northwest Territories (NWT).

Health Canada2025-02-04T13:30:13-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/news/2025/02/governments-of-canada-and-northwest-territories-to-make-an-important-health-care-announcement.html

Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Mark Holland, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Lesa Semmler, Minister of Health and Social Services, Northwest Territories, will make an important health care announcement for people in Northwest Territories.

Health Canada2025-02-03T12:30:56-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2024/12/federal-government-and-northwest-territories-sign-agreement-to-address-unsheltered-homelessness.html

Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories, and R.J. Simpson, Premier of the Northwest Territories, announced an agreement to support those facing unsheltered homelessness in Yellowknife.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2024-12-12T14:02:10-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2024/12/ministers-joly-blair-and-vandal-to-launch-the-arctic-foreign-policy.html

Officials from Global Affairs Canada, the Department of National Defence and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada will offer a technical briefing to media on Canada’s Arctic Foreign Policy.

Global Affairs Canada2024-12-05T14:17:32-05:00https://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

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.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2024-11-27T12:05:36-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2024/11/government-of-canada-to-announce-funding-for-geothermal-energy.html

Michael V. McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will make a geothermal energy project funding announcement at the 2024 Yellowknife Geoscience Forum.

Natural Resources Canada2024-11-25T13:00:09-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/women-gender-equality/news/2024/11/government-of-canada-invests-in-community-organizations-advancing-gender-equality.html

Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, announced $758,000 for two organizations in Northwest Territories.

Women and Gender Equality Canada2024-11-25T12:01:38-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2024/11/tuktut-nogait-national-park-management-plan-tabled-in-parliament.html

Plan contributes to protecting the environment and connecting Canadians to nature in the Northwest Territories Arctic.

Parks Canada2024-11-06T12:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada/news/2024/10/nichi-announces-northwest-territories-recipients-of-funding-to-advance-critical-indigenous-housing-projects-in-urban-rural-and-northern-areas-and-a.html

Today, National Indigenous Collaborative Housing Incorporated (NICHI) Chief Executive Officer John Gordon and Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor, Patty Hajdu, announced the recipients of NICHI’s expression of need process to address the critical need for safe and affordable urban, rural and northern Indigenous housing projects in the Northwest Territories.

Indigenous Services Canada2024-10-23T12:06:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2024/09/cannor-investment-of-over-800000-supports-seven-tourism-projects-across-the-north.html

The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister of PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada is investing over $800,000 in strengthening tourism sectors across the North.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2024-09-27T13:09:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2024/09/minister-dan-vandal-announces-an-investment-of-over-800000-supporting-the-growth-of-the-tourism-industry-across-the-north.html

Today on World Tourism Day, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada is investing over $800,000 in strengthening tourism sectors across the North.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2024-09-27T13:09:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2024/09/federal-government-invests-in-housing-in-salt-river-first-nation.html

New homes in Salt River First Nation Reserve in Fort Smith are one step closer after an investment of $205,000 from the federal government was announced today by MP McLeod. This funding was used to purchase equipment to assist with the construction of new homes on reserve.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2024-09-26T14:32:33-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2024/09/federal-government-transfers-9-million-through-the-canada-community-building-fund-to-the-northwest-territories.html

The federal government has transferred $9 million to the Northwest Territories under the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF) for the first payment of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This will help communities across the territory invest in their local infrastructure priorities.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2024-09-19T12:01:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2024/09/mp-mcleod-announces-funding-to-support-innovation-and-infrastructure-development-in-yellowknife.html

CanNor is investing over $730,000 to support expanded programming and workspace improvements at YK Makerspace

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2024-09-04T16:10:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2024/09/federal-government-and-northwest-territories-announce-renewed-canada-community-building-fund.html

The Governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories have signed a renewed ten-year agreement for the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF). Under this agreement, the Northwest Territories will receive $94.5 million in funding through the CCBF over the first five years to provide predictable, long-term and stable funding to communities across the territory.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2024-09-04T13:00:56-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2024/09/michael-mcleod-mp-for-the-northwest-territories-to-announce-funding-for-innovation-and-infrastructure-development-in-yellowknife.html

Please be advised that Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor, will make a funding announcement regarding support for a project by Makerspace YK.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2024-09-03T16:00:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/08/minister-vandal-announces-new-funding-to-help-nwt-communities-monitor-the-effects-of-climate-change.html

The North and the Arctic are bearing the brunt of the effects of climate change. Building resiliency in Indigenous and northern communities through climate monitoring will help keep them safe and healthy and help avoid some of the steep and rising costs associated with extreme weather.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-08-16T12:00:51-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2024/07/media-advisory-infrastructure-announcement-in-yellowknife.html

Members of the media are invited to join an important announcement regarding community infrastructure across the Northwest Territories with Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories and Caroline Wawzonek, Minister of Infrastructure for Northwest Territories.

Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada2024-07-18T15:00:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2024/07/canadian-coast-guard-warns-mackenzie-river-users-of-low-water-levels.html

The Canadian Coast Guard is warning mariners to use extreme caution and prioritize safety on the Mackenzie River due to low water levels, specifically between Wrigley Harbour on Great Slave Lake and the entrance of the Aklavik Channel (Mile 952) near Inuvik.

Canadian Coast Guard2024-07-04T09:42:26-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2024/06/cannor-investment-of-more-than-14-million-supports-ten-projects-across-nunavut-the-northwest-territories-and-the-yukon.html

Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced a federal investment of more than $1.4 million, delivered by CanNor, to support ten projects that will help Indigenous businesses and organizations across the territories expand their infrastructure and services.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2024-06-27T14:46:18-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2024/06/minister-vandal-announces-an-investment-supporting-indigenous-led-projects.html

Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, announced that the Government of Canada is investing more than $1.4 million in ten projects in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon.

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency2024-06-27T14:46:08-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/transport-canada/news/2024/06/government-of-canada-invests-in-construction-of-an-all-season-road-in-the-northwest-territories.html

Investing in Canada’s communities isn't just about building infrastructure, it's about building connections to other communities, to markets, and to Canadians.

Transport Canada2024-06-24T16:00:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-coast-guard/news/2024/06/arctic-marine-response-station-in-rankin-inlet-open-for-the-season.html

The Canadian Coast Guard’s Arctic Marine Response Station (AMRS), formerly known as the Inshore Rescue Boat North (IRBN) station, in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut, is now open for the season.

Canadian Coast Guard2024-06-21T10:00:06-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/05/building-more-child-care-spaces-for-families-in-the-northwest-territories.html

Every child deserves the best start in life. But for young families, including Millennial and Gen Z parents, the costs of child care can add up to a second rent or mortgage payment.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-05-14T10:30:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/04/ministers-vandal-and-blair-and-mp-mcleod-highlight-budget-2024-investments-to-support-post-secondary-education-in-the-north.html

Today, the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, met with members of the Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, to emphasize Budget 2024’s investments in post-secondary education for the next generation of First Nations students. These investments include $5.2 million over two years, starting in 2024–25, to support the Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning as they provide innovative Indigenous-led land-based post-secondary education and research programming in northern communities.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-04-25T11:46:28-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/04/minister-vandal-minister-blair-and-mp-mcleod-in-yellowknife-northwest-territories-to-highlight-budget-2024-fairness-for-every-generation-investment.html

The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, will make an announcement and hold a media availability at the Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning to highlight the federal budget’s investments in post-secondary education for Indigenous students in the North.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-04-24T12:09:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2024/04/a-new-national-park-in-the-yukon-being-explored-by-the-gwichin-tribal-council-the-first-nation-of-nacho-nyak-dun-and-the-governments-of-canada-and-.html

A national park in the Peel Watershed would permanently protect the area, contribute to the recovery of species at risk, and support the continuation of Indigenous cultural practices for future generations.

Parks Canada2024-04-22T13:08:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/03/mp-mcleod-announces-15-million-to-indigenous-governments-and-organizations-affected-by-2023-wildfires.html

MP McLeod announces $15 million to Indigenous governments and organizations in the Northwest Territories affected by 2023 wildfires

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-03-26T17:00:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2024/03/federal-government-invests-in-flood-protection-for-west-channel-village-in-hay-river.html

The community along the West Channel village in Hay River will be safer from floods after an investment of more than $1.1 million from the federal government.

Infrastructure Canada2024-03-25T14:06:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/03/the-government-of-canada-to-announce-supports-to-indigenous-governments-and-organizations-of-the-northwest-territories-affected-by-the-2023-wildfires.html

The Government of Canada to announce supports to Indigenous governments and organizations of the Northwest Territories affected by the 2023 wildfires

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-03-25T09:30:21-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/crown-indigenous-relations-northern-affairs/news/2024/03/inuvialuit-regional-corporation-and-canada-move-forward-on-reconciliation-as-treaty-partners.html

Addressing the harms suffered by Survivors, their families and communities is at the heart of reconciliation and is essential to renewing and building relationships with Indigenous partners, communities, and governments in Canada.

Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada2024-03-06T14:35:59-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/03/governments-of-canada-and-northwest-territories-announce-early-learning-and-child-care-three-year-action-plan.html

The governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories announced today a three-year action plan to improve and expand licensed early learning and child care (ELCC) programming across the territory. The 2023 to 2026 action plan covers investments outlined in the Canada-Northwest Territories Canada-wide ELCC Agreement – 2021 to 2026 and the Canada-Northwest Territories ELCC Agreement – 2021 to 2025. The action plan sets a road map for strengthening and expanding the ELCC sector and improving access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive ELCC opportunities for families throughout the territory. It builds on progress achieved to date during the first two years of both agreements.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-03-01T13:38:44-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/02/northwest-territories-to-achieve-average-of-10-a-day-regulated-child-care-on-april-1.html

Families across Canada know that affordable child care is not a luxury—it is a necessity. That is why the Government of Canada is working with provincial, territorial and Indigenous partners to implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care system that will bring fees for regulated child care across the country down to $10 a day on average for children five years of age and younger by March 2026.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-02-22T13:26:02-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/news/2024/02/minister-sudds-to-announce-child-care-fee-reduction-in-northwest-territories.html

The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Jenna Sudds, will join Northwest Territories’ Minister of Education, Culture and Employment, Caitlin Cleveland, for an announcement in Yellowknife.

Employment and Social Development Canada2024-02-21T13:15:18-05:00