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By Arty Sarkisian, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Federal and territorial leaders have many ways to describe how big of a deal Nunavut devolution is. It\u2019s an \u201chistoric moment\u201d and the signal of a \u201cnew era.\u201d But it\u2019s also a \u201clot of paper\u201d that covers two million square kilometres. The Nunavut government is planning a renovation at the main federal office at Qimugjuk Building in Iqaluit, which will be transferred to the territory after Nunavut devolution agreement takes effect on April 1, 2027. (Photo by Arty Sarkisian) As of Wednesday, there is one year left until the 200-page devolution agreement comes into effect. So Nunatsiaq News looked into what specifically is going to change for Nunavut on April 1, 2027. What are we devolving anyway? Federal workers and the… <\/p>\n

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By Arty Sarkisian, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News Federal and territorial leaders have many ways to describe how big of a deal Nunavut devolution is. It\u2019s an \u201chistoric moment\u201d and the signal of a \u201cnew era.\u201d But it\u2019s also a \u201clot of paper\u201d that covers two million square kilometres. The Nunavut government is planning a renovation at the main federal office at Qimugjuk Building in Iqaluit, which will be transferred to the territory after Nunavut devolution agreement takes effect on April 1, 2027. (Photo by Arty Sarkisian) As of Wednesday, there is one year left until the 200-page devolution agreement comes into effect. So Nunatsiaq News looked into what specifically is going to change for Nunavut on April 1, 2027. What are we devolving anyway? Federal workers and the... <\/p>\n

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