Question Period Note: One Canadian Economy

About

Reference number:
QP-01 (Fall 2025)
Date received:
Nov 10, 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:

• A united Canada deserves one economy.
• Major projects in the territories, including those tied to critical minerals and dual-use infrastructure, hold transformative potential for the North while facilitating business opportunities across Canada.
• We will work to accelerate Northern major projects with increased Indigenous and Northern participation, while respecting modern treaties.
• We will also continue to invest in Northern entrepreneurial ecosystems so that more businesses can participate in the national economy.
• We continue to engage Indigenous Peoples to ensure this work reflects the values and potential for communities across the North.

Background:

NIL

Additional Information:

None