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Title:

Arctic and Northern Security Centre Feasibility

Agreement Number:

2425-CN-000084

Agreement Value:

$300,000.00

Agreement Date:

Sep 19, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026

Description:

The Government of Yukon, Executive Council Office is receiving $300,000 from CanNor towards a two-year project to undertake a feasibility study to establish a Yukon based Arctic and Northern Security Centre.

Organization:

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

Expected Results:

The vision for the Centre is to achieve reach across the Canadian North, it will begin by building from existing work in the Yukon as an initial anchor. As a framework for the Centre’s governance and structure is developed, the intent is for more focused discussion and engagement in the other territories, while also building presence across relevant circles in Canada and internationally.

Location:

WHITEHORSE, Yukon, CA Y1A 2C6

Reference Number:

0780-2024-2025-Qrt3-0000033

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

N/A

Recipient Type:

Government

Recipient's Operating Name:

GOVERNMENT OF YUKON

Recipient's Legal Name:

GOVERNMENT OF YUKON

Federal Riding Name:

Yukon

Federal Riding Number:

60001

Program:

IDEANorth

Program Purpose:

Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth) makes foundational investments in economic infrastructure, sector development and capacity building to help position Northerners in the territories to take advantage of Canada's innovation economy. The IDEANorth program focuses on four priority areas: economic growth and sector development; business scale-up, productivity and innovation; small-scale economic infrastructure development; and foundational economic infrastructure.