November 16, 2014 - Whitehorse, Yukon – Office of the Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), and Minister for the Arctic Council
Yukon MP Ryan Leef, on behalf of Minister Aglukkaq, announced funding today for geoscience projects in Yukon that will enhance geological knowledge and support infrastructure and major resource development. The Government of Canada is investing more than $1.9 million in geoscience research in Yukon. Combined with contributions from partners, there will be a total investment of $2.9 million in geoscience research, which will help to create jobs and prosperity for Yukoners.
Led by the Yukon Geological Survey, each research 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 the North.
For further information, please contact:
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Jonathan Lefebvre
819-997-1441
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Christina Gray
Communications Advisor
867-766-8435
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.
Yukon Geological Survey
Carolyn Relf
Director
867-667-8892
Government of Yukon, Department of Energy, Mines and Resources
Carrie Meyer
Communications Analyst
867-667-5809
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