Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Iqaluit Country Food Processing Plant

Agreement Number:

2021-CN-000649

Agreement Value:

$316,400.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2023

Description:

This project will allow the Amaruq HTA to complete the multi-use building construction project. CanNor funding will be used to support project activities: A Business Market Study; Geophysical Survey/site assessment; Review of Studies and development of project scope; Construction Phase; Recruitment and Training; Securing Supply; Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) commissioning; Store Opening; Business Improvement Review; Training and Equipment fine-tuning.

Organization:

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

Expected Results:

This project is expected to create four jobs (two permanent full-time positions and two casual part-time positions) for the processing plant and increased employment to support construction, distribution of country food products, technical support of equipment and general administration.

Location:

IQALUIT, Nunavut, CA X0A 0H0

Reference Number:

0780-2020-2021-Qrt4-0000005

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

AMARUQ HUNTER AND TRAPPERS ASSOCIATION

Federal Riding Name:

Nunavut

Federal Riding Number:

62001

Program:

Northern Isolated Communities Initiative

Program Purpose:

Supports food security in Northern and Indigenous communities by helping to strengthen and support Indigenous and northern food systems in Canada’s North, reducing food insecurity, and seeking out creative solutions to food challenges across Canada’s North. This initiative will also support investments in northern small- to medium-enterprises, territorial governments, and community organizations pursuing food security related initiatives.