This is a time of opportunity for Nunavut, outfitter says
There are several kinds of tourists who embark on trips to the Arctic, says a longtime Qikiqtarjuaq outfitter. There are “adventurers” — usually older folks with money who want to be able to say they have been to the Arctic.
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John Main’s election as premier makes sense; Lori Idlout’s abstention on federal budget still a puzzler
World Wildlife Fund Canada looks at how caribou are affected by lack of roadmap for development
Research centre opened in February, co-managed by university and Qikiqtani Inuit Association
Arctic Matters | Goodwill among MLAs, gender parity are signs Nunavut’s legislative assembly is getting off on the right foot
New premier, cabinet take oaths in ceremony at legislative assembly
Ceremony marks beginning of 7th legislative assembly
Aivilik MLA Hannah Angootealuk, right, is the first of 21 MLAs to be sworn into office Thursday morning. Nunavut Commissioner Eva Aariak and RCMP Staff Sgt. Maj. Pauline Melanson, who is pictured at left, presided over the ceremony to officially welcome the MLAs to office. Members are scheduled to meet for their first sitting Thursday afternoon. Following that, premier-elect John Main and eight cabinet ministers are to be sworn in to their executive positions. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)
Dan Gagnon has 35 years of experience in Ontario and Nunavut
As territory’s new government takes shape, some argue Nunavut should move on from consensus government
John Main envisions vehicles operating in all 25 communities; project hadn’t ‘panned out’ as planned, former premier said
Mayor cites ongoing investigation for not elaborating about ‘community safety’ notice issued Tuesday
Eight MLAs selected by legislature colleagues to form cabinet; new premier Main still to assign portfolios
Nunavut MP says decision to abstain from Monday’s vote was ‘made together’ with NDP colleagues
Winning vote feels ‘surreal,’ Arviat North-Whale Cove MLA says
MLAs to cast secret ballots later Tuesday
New premier, cabinet members to be chosen by MLAs later Tuesday
Newly elected MLAs prepare to select their Speaker and cabinet at the legislature Tuesday
Voters to head to the polls again on Dec. 15 after 2-way tie in riding back on Oct. 27
MLAs to head to Iqaluit on Tuesday to choose Speaker, premier and ministers
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Nunavut is 1 of 2 Canadian jurisdictions that doesn’t currently produce this type of energy
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Case has been made for its inclusion as a ‘nation-building’ venture
