Canada News Centre - Nunavut

Harper Government helps prevent homelessness in Nunavut

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:47:00 GMT

Nunavummiut facing homelessness will benefit from new emergency housing as a result of funding provided to the Hamlet of Kugaaruk. The announcement was made by the honourable Leona Aglukkaq, PC, Member of Parliament for Nunavut, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.

Minister of State (Seniors) meets with Iqaluit area seniors' organizations

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 17:30:00 GMT

The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), today met with local seniors' organizations to discuss informed, engaged and active seniors.

Rover Prototypes "Meet our Fleet"

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:03:00 GMT

Thank you, Steve, and welcome, everyone. You know, I recently had the pleasure of commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the first Canadian satellite launched into orbit, the Alouette-I. And I am pleased to be here today to, once again, celebrate Canada's achievements in space technology. This time by unveiling Canada's fleet of pioneer terrestrial rovers. These terrestrial rovers bring Canada one step closer to developing the next generation of rovers for exploring the Moon or Mars.

Minister of State Bernier Highlights Northern Tourism Experience During Polar Expedition

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:03:00 GMT

Iqaluit, Nunavut, October 16, 2012-Today, the Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism), toured Arctic Kingdom Polar Expeditions, a member of the Canadian Tourism Commission's (CTC) Signature Experiences Collection (SEC), and underscored the importance of the tourism sector to Canada's economy.

Governments of Canada and Nunavut Partner to Deliver BizPaL Service

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:35:00 GMT

Iqaluit, Nunavut, October 15, 2012-Starting and running a business in Nunavut will become easier thanks to BizPaL, an online business permit and licence service that saves time spent on paperwork and helps entrepreneurs start up faster.

Minister of State Bernier to Visit Canadian "Signature Experience"

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:59:00 GMT

Event date: October 16, 2012 — The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism), will visit Arctic Kingdom Polar Expeditions and will showcase the Canadian Tourism Commission's Signature Experiences Collection.

Minister of State Bernier to Make a Business Announcement in Nunavut

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:45:00 GMT

Event date: October 15, 2012 - The Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of State (Small Business and Tourism), together with the Honourable Eva Aariak, Premier of Nunavut, will make a business-related announcement on Monday in Iqaluit.