Supporting Yukon’s forest industry

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CanNor’s investment of up to $341,600 will support the Yukon Wood Products Association to strengthen capacity, technical expertise and public awareness of the Yukon’s forest sector Whitehorse – The forest and wood products industry is an important contributor to the Yukon’s economy. Businesses that harvest timber or manufacture products from wood provide essential goods, such as heating fuel and lumber, …

Infrastructure upgrades coming to Manitoba Theatre for Young People

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Winnipeg  — The Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MTYP) will receive accessibility and environmental upgrades after an investment of more than $1.3 million from the federal government. Announced by Minister Dan Vandal, and Suzanne Munroe, MTYP Board Chair, this project will provide a more inclusive and sustainable space for the community to gather and express their creativity. The funding will help provide barrier-free access …

Investing $200,000 to improve animal services

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Organization will use funding to renovate its new building and explore new opportunities to support animal rescue in Nunavut Iqaluit – The protection and treatment of animals keeps communities safe and our pets and other animals healthy. The Iqaluit Humane Society (IHS) is responsible for important services as an animal rescue organization across Nunavut, including free veterinary services to low-income …

$280,000 investment in Kivalliq Trade Show Society announced

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CanNor’s funding will be used to support popular local trade show, strategic planning and entrepreneurship development Rankin Inlet – The Kivalliq Trade Show Society (KTSS) supports local businesses, the arts and entrepreneurship in the Kivalliq Region of Nunavut and plays an important role in the economic development of its communities. As investment continues to grow in the region, the society …

Supporting renovations, expansion of Iqaluit’s Franco-Centre

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Iqaluit – Community spaces are an important place for people to come together, experience new things, and gather with their friends, families and neighbours. In Iqaluit, the city’s Franco-Centre has for decades operated a multi-use venue for francophones, Inuit and the general public to participate in a wide variety of cultural and local events that enrich life in the community. …

Investing in drinking water, wastewater infrastructure upgrades in Saskatchewan

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Loreburn – Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, and Laura Ross, Saskatchewan’s Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport announced a joint investment of more than $1.7 million to support two green projects in the province. Funding will support upgrades to the Danielson Provincial Park sewage lagoon to ensure it complies with regulatory requirements. This work will include …

Supporting women’s entrepreneurship, Indigenous economic growth across Yukon

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CanNor funding of $200,000 to dänä Näye Ventures creates additional financing opportunities for Indigenous women-owned businesses Whitehorse – The Government of Canada is continuing to make important investments to ensure a strong economy in communities across the North. Traditionally underserved businesses, particularly those that are women-owned or Indigenous-owned, are an important pillar to regional economic growth, providing a wide spectrum …