Question Period Note: Recent CanNor Investments Supporting the North - January to April 2022

About

Reference number:
CANNOR-2022-6
Date received:
Apr 26, 2022
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:

Recent investments made by CanNor to support of the North

Suggested Response:

• Our Government is committed to supporting jobs and long-term sustainable economic development in the territories.
• Since January 2022, CanNor has announced over $11.2M in new territorial projects that support Indigenous businesses, help build and revitalize northern community infrastructures and outdoor spaces, and address food security.
• Budget 2022 also proposes an additional $15M over five years to enhance CanNor’s Indigenous specific economic development programming.

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