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Title:

Collaborative Land Development for Iqaluit, Nunavut

Agreement Number:

Agreement Value:

$33,002,103.00

Agreement Date:

Feb 17, 2026 - Mar 31, 2031

Description:

The project will support the development of land to enable housing and essential services. The project will install new drinking water and wastewater infrastructure to open approximately 26 hectares of land for development, including Inuit Owned Land and municipal lands. Additionally, the project will support mixed-use development, including 900 housing units as well as commercial space, helping address housing needs and support economic opportunities in the community.

Organization:

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

Expected Results:

Through CHIF, the Department will collaborate with all levels of government, Indigenous partners, as well as other stakeholders to deliver public drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and solid waste infrastructure that will enable new housing supply.

Location:

Iqaluit, Nunavut, CA

Reference Number:

278-2025-2026-Q4-00038

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Aboriginal recipient

Additional Information:

Flag agreement end date in CA states 'December 15, 2030'

Recipient's Legal Name:

Qikiqtani Inuit Association

Program:

Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund

Program Purpose:

The purpose of the program is to accelerate the construction and upgrading of housing-enabling drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste infrastructure, directly supporting the creation of new homes and increasing densification. This investment is part of the Government of Canada's commitment to address the impacts of the housing crisis on communities of all sizes across Canada.