Nunavut

Minister Chartrand announces the opening of CanNor’s Expression of Interest intake for projects beginning in the 2026-2027 fiscal year
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.
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Backgrounder: Investing in Nunavut to build safe and strong communities
The Government of Canada is providing more than $18.7 million through the Canada Community-Building Fund for 25 recipients across Nunavut 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.
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Investing in Nunavut to build safe and strong communities
The Government of Canada is delivering over $18.7 million to Nunavut this year to create communities that are stronger and more connected.
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Minister Chartrand announces support for tariff-hit small businesses across the territories
The Government of Canada is focused on protecting Canadian workers, reinforcing the competitiveness of Canadian businesses and building one strong Canadian economy.
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The Governments of Nunavut and Canada Co-chair the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers’ Meeting
Iqaluit, Nunavut – The Minister of Community Services for Nunavut, the Honourable David Akeeagok, and the federal Minister of Fisheries, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, will co-chair a meeting of the Canadian Council of Fisheries and Aquaculture Ministers (CCFAM). Topics to be discussed include: advancement and collaboration of Canada’s economic priorities within the fish and seafood sector, sustainable fisheries management, aquaculture, and managing aquatic invasive species. A media availability with the co-chairs will conclude the CCFAM meetings.
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Polar Knowledge Canada supports the next generation of Northern researchers with $95,000 in scholarships and awards
Polar Knowledge Canada supports the next generation of Northern researchers with $95,000 in scholarships and awards
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Minister Chartrand announces $600,000 investment in innovative housing project in Cambridge Bay
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.
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Government of Canada signs bilateral agreement with Nunavut for Drugs for Rare Diseases
Today, the Honourable Mark Holland, Canada’s Minister of Health, and the Honourable John Main, Nunavut’s Minister of Health, announced a bilateral agreement investing over $7.3 million over three years to improve access to selected new drugs for rare diseases, and to support enhanced access to existing drugs, early diagnosis, and screening.
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Drugs for Rare Diseases - Nunavut Agreement
Today, the Governments of Canada and Nunavut signed the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease (DRD) agreement to invest over $7.3 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.
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Minister Anandasangaree announces funding for Nunavut housing construction
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.
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