CanNor invests nearly $5
million to help support jobs and opportunities in
Nunavut, Northwest Territories and Yukon
IQALUIT, NU, Aug. 9, 2020 /CNW/ - Today is the International
Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, a time to recognize the
contributions of those who've called this land home since time
immemorial. No relationship is more important to the Government of
Canada than that with Indigenous
peoples, a Nation-to-Nation partnership. This commitment includes
major investments in housing, education and health care,
implementing co-developed legislation on Indigenous languages and
child and family services, and introducing federal legislation on
the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous
Peoples.
As we walk the road of reconciliation together, the federal
government remains strongly committed to creating economic
opportunities for Indigenous businesses and communities. They play
a vital role in the Northern economy across all three territories –
Nunavut, Northwest Territories and Yukon.
Federal government support for Indigenous projects across the
territories
Larry Bagnell, Parliamentary
Secretary to the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and
Official Languages and Minister responsible for CanNor, today
announced an investment of nearly $5
million in support of Indigenous projects across the
territories.
Delivered by CanNor, this funding supports 11 initiatives led by
Indigenous communities, businesses and organizations in
Nunavut, Northwest Territories and Yukon. It will create good, local jobs in
Indigenous communities, most notably by helping to study the
socio-economic impacts of the Nunavut commercial fishing industry, by
promoting Indigenous business growth and expansion, by investing in
capacity building and key economic infrastructure, and by
supporting the reclamation and remediation of Giant Mine.
Quotes
"True reconciliation means supporting Indigenous communities and
businesses by providing opportunities for their success. This
investment from CanNor will do just that – helping Indigenous
business people to seize opportunities, helping Indigenous
organizations deliver important local projects and supporting
Indigenous communities on their path to self-sufficiency and
prosperity. I'm excited to see the difference that this investment
will make for Indigenous communities across the territories."
- The Honourable Mélanie
Joly, Minister of Economic
Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for
CanNor
"To help kick-start the Northern economy, our government is
making strategic investments to help communities and businesses
capitalize on economic development and growth opportunities.
Indigenous small- and medium-sized businesses exemplify the
ingenuity and drive that is at the core of the entrepreneurial
spirit in Canada's
territories."
- Larry Bagnell,
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and
Official Languages and Minister responsible for CanNor, and Member
of Parliament for Yukon
Quick Facts
- International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is observed
each year on August 9 to promote and
protect the rights of the world's indigenous population. This event
also recognizes the achievements and contributions that Indigenous
peoples make to improve world issues such as environmental
protection.
- The funding announced today is provided through CanNor's
programs, which support projects that promote sustainable community
economic development, enhance business development and growth, and
facilitate innovation.
Related Products
- Backgrounder: CanNor investments support jobs, growth and
opportunities in Canada's
territories
Associated Links
- Canada's COVID-19
Economic Response Plan
- Regional Relief and Recovery Fund (RRRF)
- Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
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cannor.gc.ca
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SOURCE Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
(CanNor)