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Economic Growth Follows Effective Regulatory Process in Canada's North
Canada's North is rich with natural resources and holds tremendous potential in resource development. This sector is a major economic driver in the country and fosters growth in other sectors, such as communications, energy and transportation infrastructure, and commercial services.
Developing the Film Production Sector in Nunavut
The North – its people, its landscapes, and its communities – is increasingly being used to create Canadian and international films. In the past few years, several films have been shot in Iqaluit, Nunavut and production companies are looking for skilled local labour.
Creating Mobile Arctic Laboratories
The Arctic Research Foundation, a private not-for-profit organization, accessed $1.75 million in CanNor funding to develop six mobile laboratories using refurbished sea containers in Cambridge Bay and Gjoa Haven, Nunavut. These mobile labs allow scientists to conduct research directly in the Arctic in areas such as geoscience, archeology, fisheries, and marine science.
Diversifying the NWT Forestry Sector through Biomass
The Government of the NWT's Department of Environment and Natural Resources led this project with the collaboration of Indigenous and Métis groups in the NWT. Together, they negotiated Forest Management Agreements and successfully implemented a long-term General Development Plan (GDP) to support job creation and business opportunities in the forest industry, particularly in Indigenous and Métis communities.
Marketing Campaign Increases Visits to the Land of the Midnight Sun
The Government of Yukon's Tourism Branch (Tourism Yukon), with the support of CanNor funding, launched Yukon Now in 2014. Yukon Now is a tourism marketing campaign aimed at increasing both awareness of Yukon as a tourist destination, and international and domestic tourism to Yukon.
Making Space for Yukon Entrepreneurial Spirit
Entrepreneurs face many challenges when trying to successfully launch a start-up, especially when their business model involves the development of new tools and products. In the North, with limited access to equipment and workspace, these barriers are even more difficult for individual proprietors and small and medium-sized enterprises to overcome.
Growth of the Agriculture Sector in NWT
Head of the Lines Services (HOTLS), an Aboriginal business in Fort Simpson, NWT, is using CanNor funding to research and develop hydroponic technology with the intent to build a commercial greenhouse in the community. Using this technology, it is anticipated that plants will grow faster in optimum temperatures and insects and diseases will be eliminated. In addition, the labour to harvest the plants will be significantly reduced.
Preparing Inuvialuit Businesses and Communities for Economic Diversification Opportunities
In 2014-15, the Inuvialuit Community Economic Development Organization (ICEDO) launched a series of Regional Opportunity Readiness Initiatives over five years to increase economic opportunities for Inuvialuit businesses and communities across multiple sectors.
Improving access to the Labour Market in Nunavut, Yukon or Northwest Territories
Delivered by the three northern colleges, the Northern Adult Basic Education Program (NABEP) is improving access to basic skills such as literacy and numeracy so working age adults are better positioned to participate in the northern labour market. Starting in fiscal year 2011-12, NABEP provided $27 million over five years to the three territorial colleges: Yukon College, Aurora College, and Nunavut Arctic College. Read more about how we help in Nunavut, Yukon or Northwest Territories.