Question Period Note: CANNOR - One Canadian Economy

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About

Reference number:
2025-JUNE-QP-01
Date received:
May 23, 2025
Organization:
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Name of Minister:
Chartrand, Rebecca (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

Issue/Question:

One Canadian Economy

Suggested Response:

• The Government recognizes that a united Canada deserves one economy, not thirteen.
• Major projects in the territories, including those tied to critical minerals and dual-use infrastructure, hold transformative potential while facilitating business opportunities across Canada.
• The Government will work to accelerate a greater number of Northern major projects with increased Indigenous and Northern participation, while respecting modern treaties.
• In parallel, we will continue to invest in the growth of Northern entrepreneurial ecosystems so that more businesses can participate in internal trade and contribute to the national economy.

Background:

·          CanNor’s 2025–2026 Main Estimates include $51.4 million in grants and contributions, $23.9 million in operating funds, and $2.5 million in statutory funding, supporting strategic investments in territorial economic development.

Additional Information:

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