Government of Nunavut's Anti-Poverty Strategy
Nunavut announced a $7-million package of new spending May 9 that’s aimed at tackling the worst of the territory’s endemic poverty problem.
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Nunavut’s Piqqusilirivvik cultural school officially opened its doors May 4, with a celebration featuring Government of Nunavut and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. officials and the people of Clyde River.
FULL STORYRecycling in Nunavut
Arctic Co-operatives will launch a Nunavut-wide recycling program for aluminum cans this summer, less than a year after the Government of Nunavut scrapped its own recycling pilot project.
FULL STORYAgnico-Eagle plans Meliadine feasibility study by 2013
TORONTO (miningweekly.com) – Toronto-based Agnico-Eagle Mines has begun an “aggressive” exploration programme at its new Meliadine project, in Nunavut, and plans to complete a feasibility study in 2013
BilingualChinese to spend up to $1 billion on potential Nunavut iron mine near Hall Beach
A Chinese pipe-making company announced Sept. 27 that it’s ready to spend as much as $1 billion to fast-track the proposed Roche Bay iron mine on Melville Peninsula into production.
FULL STORYNunavut electrical utility files for 19.3% rate hike
Without rates increase, QEC forecasts $22.7 million shortfall
FULL STORYCanada lags on Arctic Infrastructure
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Full ReportFederal Government introduces Bill C-25
Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, introduced Bill C-25, the new Nunavut Planning and Project Assessment Act (NUPPAA) in the House of Commons.
English PDF (59KB PDF)Government Action Plan
INAC Minister Strahl announced "Action Plan"
English PDF (39KB PDF)High Arctic transport solutions being considered
Nunavut's High Arctic communities are deciding how best to alleviate the extremely high costs of transportation and shipping in the region.
Full ReportMaritime body condemns Canada’s new Arctic shipping rules
Shipping industry council doesn’t like mandatory registration
FULL STORYNUNAVUT COMMUNITY POPULATION PROJECTIONS 2010 TO 2036
NUNAVUT BUREAU OF STATISTICS
JUNE 2010
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