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Title:

Expand and enhance a training facility in Hay River, Northwest Territories

Agreement Number:

1920-CN-000021

Agreement Value:

$849,420.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 3, 2019 - Mar 31, 2020

Description:

Nunavut Fisheries and Marine Training Consortium (NFMTC), will undertake a one-year project to expand and enhance its training facility in Hay River, Northwest Territories.

Organization:

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

Expected Results:

As a result of the project, NFMTC will have the required facilities to meet industry demand for
qualified crew. The NFMTC has commitments from large vessel operators to hire a minimum of
30 graduates within the first year of programming. This project will lead to the creation of one
permanent position; 200 additional students trained in the first two years after implementation and as a result of increased training capabilities, current staff of NFMTC will see their duties expanded.

Location:

IQALUIT, Nunavut, CA X0A 0H0

Reference Number:

1920-CN-000021

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Operating Name:

3445 - NUNAVUT FISHERIES AND MARINE TRAINING CONSORTIUM

Recipient's Legal Name:

NUNAVUT FISHERIES AND MARINE TRAINING CONSORTIUM

Federal Riding Name:

Northwest Territories

Federal Riding Number:

61001

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.