Ottawa, Ontario - 19 August 2014
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that he will travel to Canada’s North for the ninth consecutive year, from August 21 to 26, 2014. During his six-day tour, the Prime Minister will make stops in Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
The North is a fundamental part of Canada’s heritage and identity, and is a key to Canada’s current and future prosperity. Our Government recognizes that the North is critical to Canada’s economic strength and will continue to provide Northerners with the tools and infrastructure they need to take control of their destinies.
A strong, united and prosperous Canada is tied to a strong, united and prosperous North. This year’s Northern Tour reflects the priorities set out in Canada’s Northern Strategy. Specifically, it will build on the Government’s comprehensive and far-reaching work to date, by supporting Northerners through investments in education, research and development, agricultural science and modern technology, as well as by enforcing and defending Canadian territorial sovereignty.
