Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Media Room Updates http://www.cannor.gc.ca/nr/index-eng.asp en-ca Fri, 3 Feb 2012 2:00:00 EDT Ottawa, Ontario (February 1, 2012) – Notes for an address by The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister of Health at the Ottawa Convention Centre http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/spch/spch8-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/spch/spch8-eng.asp Fri, 3 Feb 2012 2:00:00 EDT Vancouver, British Columbia (January 25, 2012) – The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister of Health at the Mineral Exploration Roundup http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/spch/spch7-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/spch/spch7-eng.asp Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EDT Iqaluit, Nunavut (January 16, 2012) – The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister of Heath, today took part in a pre-Budget roundtable discussion in Iqaluit, Nunavut with business and sectoral leaders from across the territory. http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2012/cannor-11-022nr-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2012/cannor-11-022nr-eng.asp Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:00:00 EDT Whitehorse, Yukon (January 14, 2012) – The Government of Canada is proud to support the 2012 Arctic Winter Games, taking place in Whitehorse March 4-10, 2012. These games are a unique way to celebrate sport and Canada's northern culture, as well as showcasing Yukon's beautiful northern landscape to the many visiting athletes from around the world. http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2012/cannor-11-021nr-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2012/cannor-11-021nr-eng.asp Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:30:00 EDT Ross River, Yukon, (December 7, 2011) – The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) and Minister of Health today announced funding for two projects that will enable Ross River citizens to take advantage of economic opportunities related to clean energy development and the proposed Selwyn Chihong mining project. http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-020nr-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-020nr-eng.asp Wed, 7 Dec 2011 17:00:00 EDT Dawson, Yukon (November 30, 2011) – The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) and Minister of Health today announced improvements to the Tr'ochek National Historic Site that will enrich the experience of both visitors and citizens, and benefit the community by improving tourism attractions in the Dawson region. http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-019nr-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-019nr-eng.asp Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:00:00 EDT Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (November 8, 2011) – The Yukon mining industry will benefit from a wider pool of local skilled equipment operators thanks to the arrival of six mining simulator modules announced Ryan Leef, Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) and Minister of Health. http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-018nr-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-018nr-eng.asp Tue, 8 Nov 2011 16:30:00 EDT Whitehorse, Yukon (November 8, 2011) – On behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) and Minister of Health, Ryan Leef Member of Parliament for Yukon and Shelagh Rowles, Acting Vice-President of Education and Training at Yukon College today announced that resource development and exploration companies in Yukon will soon have more skilled local workers to choose from, thanks to two new mining technology programs at Yukon College. http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-017nr-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-017nr-eng.asp Tue, 8 Nov 2011 12:30:00 EDT Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (November 8, 2011) – Today the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister of Health, together with the Honourable David Ramsay, Northwest Territories Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI), announced that the resource industry can count on up-to-date geoscience data in the Northwest Territories (NWT) to support resource exploration and development projects. http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-016nr-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-016nr-eng.asp Tue, 8 Nov 2011 12:15:00 EDT Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (October 19, 2011) – Youth in the Northwest Territories now have better access to training for skilled trades and technology, the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) and Minister of Health announced today. http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-015nr-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-015nr-eng.asp Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EDT Iqaluit, Nunavut, October 4, 2011 – Today, the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) and Minister of Health announced that Iqaluit, Nunavut will host the Economic Developers Association of Canada's annual professional development conference in September 2012 - the first time the conference will be held North of 60. http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-012nr-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-012nr-eng.asp Tue, 4 Oct 2011 20:00:00 EDT Iqaluit, Nunavut, September 21, 2011 – Today the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) and Minister of Health announced funding to the Baffin Regional Chamber of Commerce (BRCC) that will help strengthen and improve capacity in the Nunavut business community. http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-011nr-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-011nr-eng.asp Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:00:00 EDT Iqaluit, Nunavut, September 14, 2011 – The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) and Minister of Health today announced federal support for the creation of a long-term strategy to encourage tourism growth across Nunavut. http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-009nr-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-009nr-eng.asp Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:00:00 EDT Iqaluit, Nunavut (August 31, 2011) – The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) and Minister of Health today announced the construction of two new Co-op retail buildings which will mean greater choice of food and housewares for people living in Baker Lake and Sanikiluaq, Nunavut. http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-008nr-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-008nr-eng.asp Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:30:00 EDT Whitehorse, Yukon (August 29, 2011) – Today the Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister of Health announced funding for two projects that will enhance opportunities to strengthen, diversify, and grow Yukon's economy. http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-007nr-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-007nr-eng.asp Fri, 2 Sep 2011 13:30:00 EDT Whitehorse, Yukon (August 29, 2011) – Today the Honourable Tony Clement, President of the Treasury Board and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario, on behalf of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister of Health announced funding for two projects that will enhance opportunities to strengthen, diversify, and grow Yukon’s economy. http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-007nr-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-007nr-eng.asp Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:00:00 EDT Whitehorse, Yukon (July 13, 2011) – The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) and Minister of Health today announced just over $100,000 in funding for the Village of Teslin to strengthen their economic infrastructure and increase tourism opportunities. http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-006nr-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-006nr-eng.asp Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:00:00 EDT Whitehorse, Yukon (July 11, 2011) – Today, the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister of Health announced over $485,000 in funding for two projects that will contribute to a strengthened native broadcasting sector in Yukon. http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-005nr-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-005nr-eng.asp Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:00:00 EDT Whitehorse, Yukon (June 30, 2011) – Today the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister of Health announced funding of $240,000 for the Council of Yukon First Nations to strengthen and celebrate Yukon First Nations arts and culture. http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-004nr-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-004nr-eng.asp Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:30:00 EDT Yellowknife (Northwest Territories) June 20, 2011 – The K’atl’odeeche First Nation (KFN) in the Northwest Territories will now have a faster local computer network and more technology support thanks to investments by the Government of Canada, the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister of Health announced today. http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-003nr-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-003nr-eng.asp Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:00:00 EDT Iqaluit (Nunavut) June 13, 2011 – Nunavut communities received funding for a variety of initiatives that will help build capacity and strengthen the tourism sector, the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) and Minister of Health announced today. http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-002nr-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-11-002nr-eng.asp Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:30:00 EDT Yellowknife (Northwest Territories), June 9, 2011 – The Government of Canada has funded a series of initiatives designed to strengthen and expand the tourism sector in the Northwest Territories, the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister of Health announced today. http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-074nr-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-074nr-eng.asp Thu, 9 Jun 2011 15:30:00 EDT Yellowknife (Northwest Territories), March 21, 2011 – Three projects that explore the potential to expand hydro energy in the Northwest Territories have moved forward thanks to investments by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor). http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-073nr-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-073nr-eng.asp Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:00:00 EDT Iqaluit, (Nunavut), March 21, 2011 – The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency is supporting mining in the territory through their involvement in the Nunavut Mining Symposium taking place in Iqaluit from April 5-7, 2011. http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-072nr-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-072nr-eng.asp Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:10:00 EDT Iqaluit (Nunavut), March 10, 2011 – A Nunavut fisheries initiative will lead to new economic opportunities for fishers and businesses, as a result of an investment from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-070nr-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-070nr-eng.asp Thu, 10 Mar 2011 10:00:00 EST Whitehorse, (Yukon), March 8, 2011 – Yukon’s potential to develop and benefit from its significant energy resources will be the subject of a feasibility study thanks to an investment by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-069nr-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-069nr-eng.asp Tue, 8 Mar 2011 13:00:00 EST Whitehorse, (Yukon), March 3, 2011 – The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency is ensuring that First Nations in Yukon are well positioned to take advantage of the potential opportunities from development of the Alaska Highway Pipeline. http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-068nr-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-068nr-eng.asp Thu, 3 Mar 2011 13:00:00 EST Yellowknife (Northwest Territories), March 2, 2011 - Four initiatives that support northern innovation and knowledge will move forward thanks to investments by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor). http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-067nr-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-067nr-eng.asp Wed, 2 Mar 2011 11:00:00 EST Whitehorse (Yukon), February 22, 2011 - Today, the Honourable John Duncan, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency announced an investment of $306,670 for three tourism projects that will help grow Yukon’s tourism industry. http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-066nr-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-066nr-eng.asp Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EST Whitehorse (Yukon), February 22, 2011 - The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Elaine Taylor, Yukon’s Minister of Tourism and Culture today announced a combined investment of more than $3.4 million over four years to promote Yukon as a travel destination to overseas tourists. http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-065nr-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-065nr-eng.asp Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:00:00 EST Whitehorse (Yukon), February 11, 2011 - A visit to the North will soon be on the radar of more Canadians, thanks to a new tourism marketing campaign which aims to promote Canada's North as a year-round tourism destination. http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-064Anr-eng.asp http://www.cannor.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-064Anr-eng.asp Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:30:00 EST Yellowknife (Northwest Territories) February 2, 2011 - Four business-related initiatives in the Northwest Territories have been advanced thanks to investments by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor). http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-063nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-0636nr-eng.asp Wed, 2 Feb 2011 12:30:00 EST Yellowknife (Northwest Territories), January 25, 2011 – Northwest Territories communities prone to wildland fire will benefit from improved public safety and new employment opportunities, thanks to continued investments by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-062nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-062nr-eng.asp Tue, 25 Jan 2011 04:30:00 EST Iqaluit (Nunavut) January 14, 2011 – Territorial residents will benefit from a variety of programs and opportunities to improve their job skills and expand local businesses. This will lead to sustainable economic development and long term prosperity for Canada's three territories. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-061nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-061nr-eng.asp Fri, 14 Jan 2011 09:00:00 EDT Iqaluit, (Nunavut), January 12, 2011 – The successful development and launch of a new Media Arts Centre in Iqaluit will be made possible thanks to an investment from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-060nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-060nr-eng.asp Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:00:00 EDT Whitehorse, (Yukon), January 11, 2011 – Yukon entrepreneurs will gain a better understanding of the bilingual business services available to them, thanks to an investment from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-059nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2011/cannor-10-059nr-eng.asp Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:00:00 EDT Whitehorse, Yukon (December 16, 2010) – The community of Old Crow will soon be able to take advantage of the many benefits of faster internet service, thanks to investments made by the Government of Canada, Government of Yukon and Northwestel. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10058nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10058nr-eng.asp Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:00:00 EDT Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (December 8, 2010) – The northern hamlet of Paulatuk will own a new business that will provide ongoing revenue and generate local employment and training opportunities, thanks to an investment by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10057nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10057nr-eng.asp Wed, 8 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EDT Yellowknife, NWT (December 1, 2010) – Thanks to CanNor, the Northwest Territories will continue to promote business, employment and tourism opportunities to potential tourists, residents and investors in French-speaking regions across Canada and Europe. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10056nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10056nr-eng.asp Wed, 1 Dec 2010 16:00:00 EDT Whitehorse, Yukon (November 22, 2010) – Canada's three territories will increase their geoscience knowledge which will encourage growth in the mining sectors and create employment opportunities across the North. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10055nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10055nr-eng.asp Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:00:00 EDT Iqaluit, Nunavut (November 10, 2010) – Showing its continued commitment to Nunavut and the North, the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency revealed the location of its permanent headquarters in Iqaluit. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10054nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10054nr-eng.asp Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:30:00 EDT Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (November 9, 2010) – The City of Yellowknife is already benefitting from cutting edge research into alternative energy being conducted across the city in 2010-2011, thanks to investments from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor). http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10053nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10053nr-eng.asp Tue, 9 Nov 2010 13:00:00 EDT Iqaluit, Nunavut (November 9, 2010) – Nunavut businesses will benefit from a workshop and associated learning materials designed to increase their knowledge about trade show participation. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10052nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10052nr-eng.asp Tue, 9 Nov 2010 10:00:00 EDT Dawson City, Yukon (November 03, 2010) – One of Yukon’s most popular tourism attractions will undergo important safety upgrades which will help maintain as many as 80 seasonal jobs in the Dawson City region. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10051nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10051nr-eng.asp Wed, 3 Nov 2010 13:00:00 EDT Whitehorse, Yukon – October 27, 2010 – Yukon First Nations will be more prepared to participate and benefit from opportunities in the resource development sector. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10050nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10050nr-eng.asp Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:00:00 EDT Whitehorse, Yukon – October 21, 2010 – Yukoners could soon benefit from local training opportunities in the skilled construction trades thanks to an investment by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10049nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10049nr-eng.asp Thu, 21 Oct 2010 12:30:00 EDT Whitehorse, Yukon (October 19, 2010) – The Western Canadian Music Awards (WCMA) Breakout West event will be held in Yukon from October 20-23, 2011, thanks to investments made by the Governments of Canada and Yukon. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10048nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10048nr-eng.asp Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:00:00 EDT Yellowknife, (NWT) – October 15, 2010 – The gateway to the City of Yellowknife will be revitalized with support from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and the City of Yellowknife. This project will transform a portion of Old Airport Road into a commercial corridor, making it more attractive for residents, visitors and businesses. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10047nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10047nr-eng.asp Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EDT Whitehorse, (Yukon) –October 13, 2010– The manufacturing of trusses – the frames used to support the roof of a building, will be modernized, thanks to an investment by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. Upgrades to the Kilrich Truss Plant will support efficient production of trusses, meet local demand, and increase design capabilities, which will encourage increased business and job opportunities for Yukoners. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10046nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10046nr-eng.asp Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:30:00 EDT Whitehorse, (Yukon), October 13, 2010 – Yukon’s natural resources and tourism sectors will benefit from investments by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency in two projects that will protect the environment and create employment opportunities. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10045nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10045nr-eng.asp Wed, 13 Oct 2010 13:00:00 EDT Whitehorse, (Yukon), September 29, 2010 – Yukon government departments and other organizations will soon be able to access the latest in business statistics following investments from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Government of Yukon for a business survey that will be conducted by the Yukon Bureau of Statistics. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10044nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10044nr-eng.asp Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:00:00 EDT Iqaluit, Nunavut (September 17, 2010) – Nunavu'’s artists will have greater opportunities to create and market their artwork as a result of multi-year funding from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency as part of Canada's Economic Action Plan. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10043nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10043nr-eng.asp Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:30:00 EDT Whitehorse, Yukon (September 9, 2010) – The Government of Canada is helping Dawson City to improve its waterfront area, making it more useable and attractive for residents and visitors, with funding from Canada’s Economic Action Plan. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10042nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10042nr-eng.asp Thu, 9 Sep 2010 11:00:00 EDT Iqaluit (Nunavut) September 7, 2010 – Residents of Nunavut will benefit from key Government of Canada investments in Inuit Community Economic Development Organizations. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10041nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10041nr-eng.asp Tue, 7 Sep 2010 14:30:00 EDT Iqaluit, Nunavut (September 7, 2010) – The Government of Canada will invest to enable the Inuit in Nunavut to participate in resource development projects in their territory, providing greater opportunities for Inuit businesses and communities. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10040nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10040nr-eng.asp Tue, 7 Sep 2010 14:30:00 EDT Whitehorse, Yukon (August 30, 2010) – Businesses and individual residents across the North will benefit from funding to the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce Northern Chambers Meeting. This investment is made possible through Canada’s Economic Action Plan. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10038nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10038nr-eng.asp Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:30:00 EDT Whitehorse, Yukon (August 29, 2010) – The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), and the Honourable Archie Lang, Yukon Minister of Community Services, announced today that renovations and improvements to four recreational projects in several Yukon communities are well on-track, and that three projects are now completed. These communities are receiving $1.2 million in multi-year funding from Government of Canada, Government of Yukon, Yukon communities and First Nations for infrastructure projects made possible through Canada’s Economic Action Plan. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10037nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10037nr-eng.asp Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:00:00 EDT YELLOWKNIFE, NWT (August 29, 2010) – The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), today announced that renovations and improvements to seven recreational facilities across the Northwest Territories are completed or well underway. Seven NWT communities received a total of $550,000 for upgrades to recreational centres, arenas and outdoor sites from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor). These projects were made possible through Canada’s Economic Action Plan. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10036nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10036nr-eng.asp Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:00:00 EDT Iqaluit, Nunavut (August 29, 2010) – The Honourable John Duncan, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), announced today that work is underway in four Nunavut communities. These communities are receiving more than $1.1 million in multi-year funding from the Government of Canada and the Government of Nunavut. These infrastructure projects are made possible through Canada’s Economic Action Plan. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10035nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10035nr-eng.asp Sun, 29 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EDT Whitehorse, (Yukon), August 19, 2010 - Forty Mile, once a major caribou crossing and site of pre-Klondike Gold Rush placer mining, will soon enjoy a resurgence of tourists, Yukoners, and other visitors with an investment from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10034nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10034nr-eng.asp Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:30:00 EDT Yellowknife (NWT), August 19, 2010 – Residents and businesses in the Tlicho Region will have new employment opportunities and improved air transportation facilities in Behchoko thanks to an investment by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10033nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10033nr-eng.asp Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:30:00 EDT Iqaluit, (Nunavut), August 19, 2010 – In 2009-2010, First Nations and Inuit organizations in Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut moved forward with projects to enhance their participation in local and territorial economies, thanks to investments by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10032nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10032nr-eng.asp Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:30:00 EDT Whitehorse, Yukon (August 12, 2010) – The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency is investing in two projects that will reduce fuel for wildfires and maximize economic benefits from the cut wood. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10031nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10031nr-eng.asp Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:00:00 EDT Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (August 5, 2010) – A project exploring the use of renewable energy in communities in the Northwest Territories (NWT) will move forward thanks to an investment by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-030nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-030nr-eng.asp Thu, 5 Aug 2010 15:00:00 EDT Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (July 29, 2010) –Investments from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) will enable Aboriginal organizations in the Northwest Territories to optimize their participation in natural resource development projects. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-029nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-029nr-eng.asp Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:00:00 EDT Whitehorse, Yukon (July 27, 2010) – Mt. Sima is about to become an exciting four-season recreation destination for local and visiting outdoor enthusiasts with the creation of the Mt. Sima WildPlay Element Park thanks to an investment by CanNor. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10028nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10028nr-eng.asp Thu, 27 Jul 2010 16:00:00 EDT Dawson City, Yukon (July 26, 2010) - The First Nation of Na-cho Nyäk Dun Government House in Mayo, Yukon will benefit from a new geothermal heating system based on an investment from the Government of Canada, the Government of Yukon, and the First Nation of Na-cho Nyäk Dun. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10027nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-10027nr-eng.asp Thu, 26 Jul 2010 13:00:00 EDT Dawson City, Yukon (July 26, 2010) – Citizens of Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation will benefit from a new water delivery fill station in Carmacks, Yukon thanks to an investment by the Governments of Canada and Yukon and the Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-026nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-026nr-eng.asp Thu, 26 Jul 2010 13:00:00 EDT Whitehorse (Yukon), July 22, 2010. Exciting new avenues of tourism for Yukon are being explored and developed with an investment from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) over two years to three separate communities. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-025nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-025nr-eng.asp Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:30:00 EDT Whitehorse, (Yukon), July 21, 2010 – An international Circumpolar Statistics Workshop received investments today from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) and the Government of Yukon (YG) to examine methodologies for data collection and reporting. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-024nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-024nr-eng.asp Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:00:00 EDT Iqaluit, (Nunavut), July 14, 2010 – Youth across the North’s three territories will benefit from science, engineering, and technology skills workshops this summer thanks to an investment from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. The camps will be delivered by Actua, an organization which provides kids programs designed to inspire young people to pursue careers in the sciences. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-0232nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-0232nr-eng.asp Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:30:00 EDT Dawson City, Yukon (June 29, 2010) -An investment from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) will enable two projects to take place that will bring Dene programming to a broader audience and expand cultural tourism in the North. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-022nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-022nr-eng.asp Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:00:00 EDT Iqaluit, Nunavut (June 23, 2010) - The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is investing in the long-term growth and development of Nunavut’s film industry and visual art community. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-021nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-021nr-eng.asp Tue, 23 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EDT Yellowknife (Northwest Territories), June 22, 2010 – The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency will invest in the management of sub-surface resources for the Gwich'in Tribal Council. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-020nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-020nr-eng.asp Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:15:00 EDT Iqaluit, (Nunavut), June 21, 2010 –Nunavut’s fishing industry will benefit from a new fishing vessel thanks to an investment by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), the Government of Nunavut and Niqitaq Fisheries Ltd.  http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-019nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-019nr-eng.asp Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:30:00 EDT Whitehorse, (Yukon), June 21, 2010 – The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) today announced that the Yukon Department of Environment will receive an investment of $93,000 over two years to further develop the fish habitat model and monitoring system that assist with the regulation and monitoring of placer mining. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-018nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-018nr-eng.asp Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EDT Whitehorse, (Yukon), June 15, 2010 – The City of Whitehorse has partnered with the Government of Canada and Yukon government on a joint investment in an expanded waste heat recovery system at the Whitehorse Canada Games Centre. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-017a-nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-017a-nr-eng.asp Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:00:00 EDT Whitehorse, (Yukon), May 21, 2010 – The Government of Yukon will host a Bio-Energy conference to raise awareness of new green energy sources thanks to an investment by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-016nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-016nr-eng.asp Fri, 21 May 2010 13:00:00 EDT Whitehorse, (Yukon), May 17, 2010 – The Nacho Nyak Dun First Nation will host an economic development summit in Dawson City, Yukon, that will benefit local communities thanks to an investment by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-015nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-015nr-eng.asp Mon, 17 May 2010 15:00:00 EDT Yellowknife, (Northwest Territories), May 17, 2010 – Residents of the Northwest Territories will benefit from investments in three forestry initiatives thanks to the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-014nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-014nr-eng.asp Mon, 17 May 2010 15:00:00 EDT Iqaluit, (Nunavut), May 13, 2010 – Youth in Canada’s North will have the opportunity to develop new skills while they attend the G8 Summit for Youth in Ottawa. The program is made possible thanks to an investment by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency.  http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-013nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-013nr-eng.asp Thu, 13 May 2010 15:00:00 EDT Yellowknife (Northwest Territories), May 10, 2010 – The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) will invest in improved information technology for the Katlodeeche (KFN) and Yellowknive’s Dene First Nations (YKDFN). http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-012nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-012nr-eng.asp Mon, 10 May 2010 14:30:00 EDT Inuvik, Northwest Territories (May 7, 2010) –Northerners will prosper from community-level economic development and tourism initiatives thanks to an investment by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor). http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-011nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-011nr-eng.asp Wed, 7 May 2010 13:00:00 EDT Whitehorse (Yukon), April 29, 2010 – The final phase of the Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre will be built thanks to an investment by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) in the tourism industry in Yukon. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-010nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-010nr-eng.asp Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EDT Yellowknife (Northwest Territories), April 29, 2010 – Tourism in the Northwest Territories will benefit from marketing and promotion campaigns thanks to an investment from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor). http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-009nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-009nr-eng.asp Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EDT Whitehorse, (Yukon), April 26, 2010 – Two proposed adventure parks will receive an investment from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) that will benefit tourism in Yukon. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-008nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-008nr-eng.asp Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:00:00 EDT Whitehorse, (Yukon), April 20, 2010 – Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) will provide a strategic investment for the City of Whitehorse to undertake a recreational trail revitalization project. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-007nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-007nr-eng.asp Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:15:00 EDT Iqaluit (Nunavut), April 20, 2010 – Nunavut students will benefit from an investment to Skills Canada Nunavut, a non-profit organization that works to promote careers in trades and technology. This investment is made possible by CanNor, through Canada's Economic Action Plan. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-006nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-006nr-eng.asp Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EDT Whitehorse, (Yukon), April 15, 2010 – Montana Mountain Bike trails will be built and three other major tourism projects will move forward thanks to significant investments by the Carcross Tagish Development Corporation. The investments have been made possible by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency which is energizing the tourism sector in Yukon. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-005nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-005nr-eng.asp Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:00:00 EDT Iqaluit, (Nunavut), April 14, 2010 – The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is supporting the efforts of northern francophone organizations to stimulate and diversify the economy in Nunavut and across the North. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-004nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-004nr-eng.asp Thu, 14 Apr 2010 13:30:00 EDT Iqaluit, Nunavut, (April 9, 2010) - The Nunavut Housing Corporation will undertake a territory-wide beautification project, thanks to new funding from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-003nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-003nr-eng.asp Fri, 9 Apr 2010 10:50:00 EDT Whitehorse (Yukon), April 1, 2010 –The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is investing in emerging industries in the Yukon with funding to the Dakwakada Development Corporation. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-002nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-002nr-eng.asp Thu, 1 Apr 2010 14:00:00 EDT Iqaluit (Nunavut), April 1, 2010 – The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) boosts small and medium-sized business development in Nunavut by investing in the Baffin Business Development Corporation (BBDC) as part of Canada's Economic Action Plan. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-001nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-001nr-eng.asp Thu, 1 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EDT Whitehorse (Yukon), March 26, 2010 - The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency is strengthening the Yukon mining industry by supporting the development and modification of mining training programs and investing in a mine equipment simulator. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-028nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-028nr-eng.asp Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:45:00 EDT Whitehorse (Yukon), March 26, 2010 - The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency is supporting Yukon tourism and research capacity with funding for the Yukon Wildlife Preserve. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-027nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-027nr-eng.asp Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:30:00 EDT Whitehorse (Yukon), March 15, 2010 - Residents and businesses in the Yukon will benefit from funding to the Partnering for Success Initiative, a project that fosters economic growth and business opportunities in the region. This investment is made possible through Canada's Economic Action Plan http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-026nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-09-026nr-eng.asp Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EDT Whitehorse, Yukon (March 12, 2010) - The Canadian Northern Development Agency (CanNor) announced support today for a new marketing project designed to attract investment and promote the Yukon across Canada and around the world. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-025nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-025nr-eng.asp Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EDT YELLOWKNIFE (March 1, 2010) - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency announced today an Economic Action Plan investment of $225,000 to attract French-speaking people and businesses to the Northwest Territories. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-024nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-024nr-eng.asp Mon, 1 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EDT Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut (February 24, 2010) - The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister Responsible for the North and Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) announced today that Nunavut's Community Access Road Program will be expanded this year. This investment by the Government of Canada was made possible with funding from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency through Canada's Economic Action Plan. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-023nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-023nr-eng.asp Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EDT Iqaluit, Nunavut, (February 8, 2010) - Residents of Nunavut will benefit from major energy infrastructure upgrades as part of Canada's Economic Action Plan. These upgrades will create jobs, provide more reliable power service for Nunavut residents, and provide long-term environmental benefits. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-022nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-022nr-eng.asp Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:00:00 EDT Whitehorse, Yukon (February 03, 2010) - The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency is promoting tourism in Yukon by supporting the territory’s top wintertime attraction, the Yukon Quest dog sled race. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-021nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-10-021nr-eng.asp Wed, 3 Feb 2010 15:15:00 EDT Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (January 29, 2010) - A new study to determine the potential for an all-season road connecting Wrigley to the Dempster Highway in the Northwest Territories will receive support thanks to investments by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT). http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-09-020nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-09-020nr-eng.asp Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:00:00 EDT Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (January 29, 2010) - Yellowknife is now one step closer to having a Harbour Commission that will promote responsible waterfront development, thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-09-019nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2010/cannor-09-019nr-eng.asp Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:00:00 EDT Whitehorse, Yukon (December 15, 2009) - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), today announced funding to the Government of Yukon to support the beautification and revitalization of Faro, Yukon. This initiative was made possible through Canada's Economic Action Plan and supports the Town of Faro’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2009/cannor-09-018nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2009/cannor-09-018nr-eng.asp Tue, 15 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EDT Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (November 30, 2009) - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), today announced funding in the Northwest Territories to help fourteen communities reduce their exposure to high intensity wildfires. Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | Government of Canada http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2009/cannor-09-017nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2009/cannor-09-017nr-eng.asp Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EDT Whitehorse, Yukon (November 27, 2009) - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), and the Honourable Archie Lang, Yukon Minister of Community Services today announced funding for renovations and improvements to seven recreational projects in Yukon. This initiative was made possible through Canada's Economic Action Plan. Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | Government of Canada http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2009/cannor-09-016nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2009/cannor-09-016nr-eng.asp Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EDT Whitehorse, Yukon (November 26, 2009) - The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism, on behalf of the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), today announced funding to support tourism in Yukon. Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | Government of Canada http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/yknnr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/yknnr-eng.asp Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EDT Whitehorse, Yukon (November 24, 2009) - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) and the Honourable Archie Lang, Yukon Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources, today announced funding for geoscience research in Yukon in seven targeted investment areas. Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | Government of Canada http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2009/cannor-09-014nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2009/cannor-09-014nr-eng.asp Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EDT Whitehorse, Yukon (November 20, 2009) - Senator Daniel Lang, on behalf of the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), the Honourable Jim Kenyon, Yukon Minister of Economic Development, and the Honourable Archie Lang, Yukon Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources, today announced the launch of the new Yukon mineral industry website. Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | Government of Canada http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2009/cannor-09-012nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2009/cannor-09-012nr-eng.asp Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EDT Yellowknife (Northwest Territories) (November 12, 2009) - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), today announced funding for the renovation and improvement of seven recreation facilities in the Northwest Territories. Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | Government of Canada http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/eapnwt-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/eapnwt-eng.asp Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EDT Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (November 2, 2009) - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), today announced funding to support two First Nations projects in the Northwest Territories. Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | Government of Canada http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/nwt-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/nwt-eng.asp Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EDT Whitehorse, Yukon (October 16, 2009) - The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism, on behalf of the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) today announced funding for three projects that will help develop Yukon tourism and culture. Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | Government of Canada http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2009/cannor-09-010nr-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/2009/cannor-09-010nr-eng.asp Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:30:00 EDT Yellowknife, NWT (October 14, 2009) - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), today announced funding for six geoscience research projects in Northwest Territories. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/genwt-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/genwt-eng.asp Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:30:00 EDT Yellowknife, NWT (October 13, 2009) - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), today announced funding for a portable stage in the Town of Inuvik in the Northwest Territories. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/inevts-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/inevts-eng.asp Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:30:00 EDT Whitehorse, Yukon (September 22, 2009) - The Honourable Daniel Lang, Senator for Yukon provides details about the Government of Canada's investments in two economic development projects in Yukon. http://north.gc.ca/mr/spch/spch1-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/spch1-eng.asp Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT Iqaluit, Nunavut (September 25, 2009) - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), today announced six geoscience research projects in Nunavut. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/geo-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/geo-eng.asp Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT Whitehorse, Yukon (September 22, 2009) - Senator Daniel Lang, on behalf of the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), today announced funding for two projects that support business development in the Yukon. http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/ybk-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/ybk-eng.asp Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDT September 11, 2009 - Yellowknife - Home to Canada's New Northern Projects Management Office (NPMO) http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/npmo-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/npmo-eng.asp 11 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EDT September 11, 2009 - Strong Investments for Nunavut's Fishing Industry http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/news1-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/news1-eng.asp 11 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT September 3, 2009 - CanNor Funds Planning for All-Weather Road Between Tuktoyaktuk & Inuvik http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/tukrd-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/tukrd-eng.asp 3 Sep 2009 14:45:00 EDT September 3, 2009 - Economic Action Plan Supports Improvements to Recreational Facilities in Four Nunavut Communities http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/rinc-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/rinc-eng.asp 3 Sep 2009 14:30:00 EDT September 3, 2009 - CanNor Delivers Boost For Yukon Film Industry http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/yuk-eng.asp http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/yuk-eng.asp 3 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT 18 August 2009 - Prime Minister launches new regional economic development agency for Canada's north http://www.pm.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?category=1&id=2751 http://www.pm.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=2754 20 Aug 2009 19:22:58 EDT