Question Period Note: CanNor Support for Nunavut Fisheries

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Reference number:
CANNOR-2021-3
Date received:
Nov 24, 2021
Organization:
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Name of Minister:
Vandal, Dan (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

Issue/Question:

What CanNor is doing to support Nunavut fisheries.

Suggested Response:

• Our Government recognizes the growth potential in Nunavut’s fisheries and continues to support this sector.
• Over the past five years, the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency has approved $16.7M for 20 projects for skills training, infrastructure development for inshore fisheries, research and offshore marketing, for the Nunavut Fisheries sector.
• The Agency’s contributions have helped develop 10 different fish stocks including arctic char, shrimp, turbot and whitefish and seal.
• Nearly 200 jobs were supported in 13 Nunavut communities, including in Clyde River, Pond Inlet, and Qiqiktarjuak.

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