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Partners come together at Sivummut IV Conference to set new course for economic development strategy in Nunavut
December 2, 2014 – Iqaluit, NU – Office of the Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), and Minister for the Arctic Council
Minister Aglukkaq and Nunavut’s Minister of Economic Development and Transportation George Kuksuk announced today an investment for the Nunavut Economic Forum’s Sivummut IV Conference, where key partners will discuss and develop a renewed Nunavut Economic Development Strategy.
The Sivummut IV Conference is bringing together government officials, non-government organizations, and private sector groups from across Nunavut in Iqaluit to discuss advancing economic growth and development in the territory. The conference will focus on strategic planning for Nunavut’s economy, and a renewed Nunavut Economic Development Strategy 2014-24.
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“Our Government is proud to contribute to projects that support strong, sustainable and prosperous northern communities. Our investment in a renewed economic development strategy for Nunavut and collaboration with our partners at Sivummut IV will provide long-term direction for economic growth across the territory over the next decade.”
– Leona Aglukkaq,
Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Minister for the Arctic Council
”The Government of Nunavut supports economic growth through responsible development across all sectors. This Sivummut IV Conference is an opportunity for partners to come together to determine how the new Nunavut Economic Development Strategy will support meaningful development and foster an improved quality of life for Nunavummiut.”
– George Kuksuk,
Nunavut’s Minister of Economic Development and Transportation
Associated Links
Contacts
Ted Laking
Office of the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq
819-997-1441
Craig Welsh
Communications Advisor, Nunavut Region
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
867-975-3722
CanNor works to help develop a diversified, sustainable and dynamic economy across Canada’s three territories, and delivers on its northern mandate through funding programs, the Northern Projects Management Office and by undertaking policy and research.
Matthew Illaszewicz
Manager, Communications
Government of Nunavut
867-975-7818
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