November 14, 2014 - Iqaluit, Nunavut – Office of the Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), and Minister for the Arctic Council
Minister Aglukkaq today announced funding for projects in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories that will enhance geological knowledge, support infrastructure and major resource development, the mining sector and cultural industries. The Government of Canada is investing more than $6.7 million in these geoscience research projects. Combined with contributions from partners, this results in a total investment of over $12.4 million in geoscience research which will help to create jobs and prosperity for Northerners.
The Northwest Territories Geoscience Office and the Canada-Nunavut Geoscience Office will lead the projects in their respective regions. Each project will provide significant data and research which will be available to governments, academics, prospectors and companies. The projects will also enhance awareness of geological potential across Nunavut and the Northwest Territories.
For further information, please contact:
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Jonathan Lefebvre
819-997-1441
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Craig Welsh
Communications Advisor, Nunavut Region
867-975-3722
CanNor works to help develop a diversified, sustainable and dynamic economy across Canada's three territories, and delivers on its northern mandate through funding programs, the Northern Projects Management Office and by undertaking policy and research.
Northwest Territories Geoscience Office
John Ketchum
Director
867-765-6620
Canada Nunavut Geoscience Office
Holly Steenkamp
Regional Mapping Geoscientist
867-975-4533
Government of Nunavut
Matthew Illaszewicz
Manager, Communications
867-975-7818
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