IQALUIT, NT, Aug. 19,
2024 /CNW/ - For the past 15 years, the Canadian
Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) has worked in the
three territories to support a sustainable, diversified and
innovative economy in collaboration with Northerners, Indigenous
Peoples, businesses, organizations, other federal departments and
other levels of government.
On August 18, 2009, CanNor was
created with its head office in Iqaluit,
Nunavut and regional offices in Yellowknife, NWT and Whitehorse, Yukon.
CanNor has expanded its responsibilities since its creation.
Since 2010 the Agency has housed the Northern Projects Management
Office (NPMO), which helps guide and convene federal departments,
businesses and other levels of government to promote responsible
and sustainable infrastructure and resource development in the
North. And since 2016, CanNor has supported the Government of
Canada's obligations for Inuit
employment under the Nunavut Agreement through
Pilimmaksaivik – the Federal Centre of Excellence for Inuit
Employment in Nunavut.
As CanNor looks ahead to the future, the Agency's mission
continues to be about building strong territorial economies that
leave no one behind, expanding the reach of northern businesses to
southern markets and abroad, increasing the prosperity of the North
and the Arctic, and contributing to Canada's success as a whole.
Quotes
"I'm immensely proud to be the Minister responsible for CanNor,
and I'm even prouder of the work CanNor has done since its
creation. Over the past 15 years CanNor has helped unlock business
potential and develop new and existing economic sectors across
Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and the Yukon. CanNor and its partners will continue
this important work to support vibrant and thriving communities
across the territories over the next 15 years and beyond."
- The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs,
Minister of PrairiesCan and CanNor
"CanNor plays a crucial role in driving economic development
across Northern Canada by
supporting infrastructure projects, fostering economic
diversification, and enhancing community resilience. The Agency's
investments and initiatives promote sustainable growth and improve
the quality of life for Northerners. Congratulations on celebrating
15 years in operation."
- Michael McLeod, Member of
Parliament for the Northwest
Territories
"Congratulations to CanNor on its first 15 years of success in
the North. Every day, I see the results of CanNor's work on the
ground. Through the expansion of local organizations and
businesses, innovative projects and a diversified economy CanNor's
impact is consistent and strong. I look forward to seeing the
impact of this Agency's work and the benefits it brings to
Northerners for many years to come."
- Dr. Brendan Hanley, Member
of Parliament for the Yukon
Associated Links
- Backgrounder: CanNor marks 15
years of supporting economic development Nunavut, NWT and the Yukon
- Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
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