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Title:

Kivalliq Hydro Fibre Link

Agreement Number:

1819-CN-000063

Agreement Value:

$580,725.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2018 - Mar 31, 2020

Description:

The development of a technical and feasibility study on the potential to develop a hydroelectric and fibre-optic link between the province of Manitoba and the Kivalliq region of Nunavut.

Organization:

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

Expected Results:

A feasibilty study to determine next steps towards construction of a transmission line from Northern Manitoba to five communities and two mines in Nunavut

Location:

RANKIN INLET, Nunavut, CA X0C0G0

Reference Number:

1819-CN-000063

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Indigenous recipients

Recipient's Operating Name:

KIVALLIQ INUIT ASSOCIATION

Recipient's Legal Name:

3022 - KIVALLIQ INUIT ASSOCIATION

Federal Riding Name:

Nunavut

Federal Riding Number:

62001

Program:

Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development

Program Purpose:

Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development (SINED) is an economic development program that strengthens key economic sectors in Canada's three territories. It helps to drive economic growth and diversification; support capacity development; enhance economic infrastructure in the North; and, will help create jobs for Northerners. SINED is focused on four priorities: innovation, economic growth and diversification, capacity development and economic infrastructure.