Proposed Nunavut infrastructure projects not included in initial announcement

By William Koblensky Varela, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the first major infrastructure projects of national interest to get fast-tracked under Bill C-5, but none of the proposed Nunavut investments made the list. However, the Sept. 11 announcement did include mention of an Arctic security corridor as a strategic area of focus for future development under the bill. Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok said he is optimistic that Nunavut will be part of future plans. “While our projects were not included in the first round of announcements, it is encouraging to see the Arctic Security Corridor — Grays Bay road and port — recognized as a candidate for the second round of announcements,” Akeeagok said. Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) and the Government of Nunavut…

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