January 16, 2014 Iqaluit, NU - Office of the Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Minister for the Arctic Council
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Minister for the Arctic Council greets key business and industry leaders in Iqaluit prior to federal pre-budget consultations. The Minister is inviting stakeholders to suggest concrete actions the Government of Canada can take to continue its efforts to produce jobs, growth and long-term prosperity.
Minister Leona Aglukkaq today hosted a pre-Budget roundtable discussion in Iqaluit, Nunavut with business and industry leaders from across the Territory. These consultations are aimed at engaging Northerners about Canada's Economic Action Plan 2014 deliberations. The Minister asked participants to provide their input on concrete actions the Government of Canada could take to ensure the nation's economy continues to produce jobs, growth and long-term prosperity.
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Jennifer Kennedy
819-997-1441
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Craig Welsh
Communications Advisor
867-975-3722
