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Media are invited to join Yukon Member of Parliament Brendan Hanley, Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai, Kwanlin Dün First Nation Chief Sean Uyenets'echᶖa Smith, Minister of Tourism and Culture John Streicker and Yukon Convention Bureau President Eddie Rideout for a joint funding announcement related to the Yukon Gathering Place, the proposed convention centre to be built on the Whitehorse waterfront.
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Today, Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, who oversees the Regional Development Agencies, including CanNor, announced a funding commitment of $56.25 million for the construction of the Yukon Gathering Place, a new convention centre in Whitehorse. Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai also announced a contribution to the project.
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Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced an investment of over $1.6 million in five infrastructure projects to grow, preserve and supply food in the Yukon.
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Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced a contribution of over $1.6 million in five infrastructure projects to grow, preserve, prepare and supply food in the Yukon.
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Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced over $1 million to support three Yukon First Nation-owned projects to enhance business and cultural tourism opportunities and create space to train and support artisans as they build careers in the cultural industries.
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Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member of Parliament for the Yukon, on behalf of the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced over $1 million to support three First Nation-owned projects in the Yukon. With this funding, these organizations will acquire and develop infrastructure to enhance business and cultural tourism opportunities and create space to train and support artisans as they build careers in the cultural industries.
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Today, at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada 2025 Convention, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced a federal investment of up to $420,000 to the governments of Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut. This funding will support a collaborative project among the territorial governments to attract investment and strengthen the growth of the mining sector in the North through strategic promotional activities at leading industry events.
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Elders deserve a dignified life and a home where they remain connected to their friends, families, and culture. Investing in opportunities for Elders to age in place while maintaining active and independent lives strengthens community bonds, and give new pathways to connect generations.
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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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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.
