May 21, 2015 – Iqaluit, NU – Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency and Minister for the Arctic Council today announced two investments that will assist organizations in taking advantage of large scale economic developments in the North. Along with funding from partners, a total of nearly $130,000 is being invested to support community capacity development.
The first investment will support the Kivalliq Inuit Association (KIA) to update its five-year strategic plan. It will improve KIA's capacity to remain focused on current social and economic realities in the region, while maximizing economic development opportunities.
The second investment will allow the Nunavut Economic Developers Association (NEDA) to conduct two workshops in Gjoa Haven and Pond Inlet to support the communities in maximizing benefits from major development opportunities in the region. The funding provided participants with the training and information needed to develop stronger economic development plans and goals.
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
Ted Laking
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.
Kivalliq Inuit Association
David Ningeongan
President
867-645-2588
Nunavut Economic Developers Association
Hal Timar
Executive Director
867-979-4620
