Nunavut Leaders Urge Investment in Infrastructure for Unified Canadian Economy

Nunavut leaders are calling for significant investment in infrastructure to support the territory's economic growth and contribute to building one Canadian economy.

At the Canada Investment Summit, Premier John Main emphasized that investing in major Arctic infrastructure builds Canada's economy by strengthening supply chains, opening new transportation and trade corridors, enabling critical-mineral development, and creating new economic activity in Nunavut.

The territory has identified four key projects of national interest: the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link, Iqaluit Nukkiksautiit Hydro Project, Grays Bay Road and Port, and Qikiqtarjuaq Deep-Sea Port. These projects aim to provide reliable power and communications, improve access to ports and markets, support new resource development, and strengthen infrastructure that benefits both communities and industry.

Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) and the Government of Nunavut are urging Canada's government to include their territory's full infrastructure agenda in its investment strategy. NTI Vice-President Paul Irngaut emphasized that 'Nunavut's economic potential is Canada's economic potential' and that Inuit must be involved in shaping growth and sharing opportunities.