May 15, 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 the launch of the new Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program in the North.
The national program supports improvements to community infrastructure, with the aim of giving back to Canadians and creating a lasting legacy as Canada prepares to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017.
As of today, CanNor is accepting applications for funding to rehabilitate, renovate and expand existing public infrastructure for community use. Local and Aboriginal governments, public sector bodies delivering municipal-type infrastructure services and incorporated not-for-profit organizations are invited to apply for funding for projects that will be supported on a cost-shared basis.
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.