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My Turn: Opportunity in a post-Arctic world
Dec 13, 2009 – With the Copenhagen climate summit now underway and President Obama planning to attend the final days of negotiations in the hope a presidential surge will help achieve a deal, the... Read the rest

MARAD to Host Arctic Shipping Conference in DC
Jun 4, 2008 – The principal mission of the Maritime Administration is to promote efficient, effective, safe, secure and environmentally sound maritime commerce, and enhance the U.S. merchant marine. This conference will bring together... Read the rest

Nunavut Ministers Lobby for Federal Fishery Support
Jun 3, 2008 – Iqaluit – Patterk Netser, Nunavut’s Minister of Economic Development & Transportation, and Olayuk Akesuk, Nunavut’s Minister of Environment, took a strong stand on the importance of the fishery to Nunavut’s... Read the rest

Arctic Oil Rush Begins
Jun 1, 2008 – Officials from the five nations with Arctic coastlines have been meeting in Greenland for talks on the territorial status of the polar region. According to geologists, 25% of the world's... Read the rest

Ocean cargo: MARAD says “arctic passage” is more than a dream
Jun 1, 2008 – WASHINGTON—Officials at the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) are maintaining that the plausibility of Trans-Arctic commercial shipping route is gaining traction. “And not just because of the cost savings for shippers,” said... Read the rest

Premiers vow to help bring boom to the Arctic
May 31, 2008 – Canada's western premiers threw their considerable weight behind the northern territories yesterday, pledging to lobby Ottawa for better infrastructure in order to bring the economic boom of the West to... Read the rest

Premier Roland Welcomes International Focus on the Arctic: Notes importance of key projects in NWT
May 29, 2008 – Yellowknife - Northwest Territories (NWT) Premier Floyd Roland called for faster work on two major northern projects, as leaders of circumpolar countries met today in Greenland to discuss the future... Read the rest

Nunavut Premier Announces New NDC President
May 12, 2008 – IQALUIT - Premier Paul Okalik announced today that Darrin Nichol has been appointed President of the Nunavut Development Corporation (NDC). “After a nation-wide search, I am pleased that we... Read the rest

Governor Signs Economic Injury Disaster Request: Short-term energy relief plan to be announced next week
May 9, 2008 – Anchorage, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin today signed a letter requesting the Small Business Administration (SBA) declare an Economic Injury Disaster for the Juneau area businesses affected by the increased... Read the rest

Northwest Territories Fur Industry Takes Centre Stage
Apr 29, 2008 – Yellowknife – Speaking at the opening of the 2008 North American Fur Fair and Exhibition in Montreal, the Honourable Bob McLeod, Minister of Industry, Tourism, and Investment, endorsed the proud... Read the rest

Alaska Receives Rating Upgrade to AA+
Apr 2, 2008 – Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin announced that national rating agency Standard & Poor’s is increasing its rating on the State of Alaska from AA to AA+. The last time... Read the rest

Palin Announces 2nd Best Year for Exports: 2007 exports reached $3.9B
Mar 20, 2008 – Juneau, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin today announced that the value of Alaska’s exports for 2007 reached $3.9 billion, the second best year for exports. “This is great news for... Read the rest

NWT Joins BizPaL
Feb 21, 2008 – YELLOWKNIFE — Starting and running a business in the Northwest Territories will become easier thanks to BizPaL, a new online business permit and licence service that saves time spent on... Read the rest

Yukon Minimum Wage to Increase April 1
Feb 11, 2008 – WHITEHORSE – Yukon’s Minimum Wage Rate will increase 2.5 per cent from $8.37 to $8.58 per hour, effective April 1. The authority for setting the minimum wage rate in Yukon... Read the rest

Building Canada: $242 million Canada-Nunavut Infrastructure Agreement will help build Nunavut
Feb 8, 2008 – Iqaluit, Nunavut — To better address the infrastructure needs and priorities of Nunavut communities, the governments of Canada and Nunavut today announced the signing of a Framework Agreement worth $242.68 million... Read the rest

Provincial and Territorial Ministers for Housing Work Towards Unified Action Plan
Feb 8, 2008 – VANCOUVER - Minister responsible for the Yukon Housing Corporation, Jim Kenyon, attended a recent Provincial and Territorial Ministers Housing meeting in Vancouver, and reported that there is unified agreement to... Read the rest

Yukon Opportunities Presented to Japanese Business Community
Feb 1, 2008 – Whitehorse – Yukon investment and business opportunities were highlighted at an event organized with the Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver. Premier Dennis Fentie, joined by Minister of Tourism Elaine... Read the rest

Yukon Announces Changes to Investment Procedures
Jan 28, 2008 – WHITEHORSE – Premier and Minister of Finance Dennis Fentie announced today that the Department of Finance will no longer use Asset Backed Commercial Paper (ABCP) as an investment option. Successive... Read the rest

Yukon Invests in the Whitehorse Waterfront
Jan 11, 2008 – WHITEHORSE – Community Services Minister Glenn Hart is pleased to announce that the Yukon government is moving forward with a public consultation on the Whitehorse waterfront. "The Yukon government... Read the rest

Changes to NWT Employment Standards Effective April 1, 2008
Jan 11, 2008 – Yellowknife - Changes to Employment standards including a new Employment Standards Act, that was legislated in August of 2007, will become effective April 1, 2008. “These changes are the result of... Read the rest

Premier Fentie to Discuss Economic Issues with Prime Minister, Other Premiers
Jan 8, 2008 – WHITEHORSE – Premier Dennis Fentie is anticipating productive discussions with Prime Minister Stephen Harper following meetings with his territorial and provincial colleagues in Ottawa. Northern premiers are meeting early Jan.... Read the rest

YTG Supports Labour Force Development Project Targeted at Older Workers
Dec 13, 2007 – WHITEHORSE – Minister of Education Patrick Rouble noted that today marks the graduation of the first students participating in the Yukon Government funded Targeted Initiative for Older Workers (TIOW) program.... Read the rest

Governor Palin Announces Lowest Unemployment Insurance Rate in 28 Years
Nov 30, 2007 – Juneau, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin today announced that 2008 unemployment insurance tax rates will be the lowest Alaska employers have paid in the past 28 years. “An average employer... Read the rest

Improvements to Yukon Nominee Program
Nov 29, 2007 – WHITEHORSE – Education Minister Patrick Rouble today announced improvements to the Yukon Nominee Program (YNP). Recent changes to the YNP that will have a direct impact on easing the labour... Read the rest

Yukon-Shaped Decanter is out of the Ordinary
Nov 21, 2007 – WHITEHORSE – Minister responsible for the Yukon Liquor Corporation, Jim Kenyon, has announced that Christmas shoppers looking for a unique gift now have the perfect item for the person who... Read the rest

Governor Palin Invites Public Input on Budget
Nov 21, 2007 – Anchorage, Alaska – Governor Sarah Palin today urged Alaska residents to become involved in the state budget process by participating in a web survey. “Voices Across Alaska: State Budget Priorities”... Read the rest

Young Women Explore Trades at Conference
Nov 16, 2007 – WHITEHORSE – Young women from across the territory are getting a hands-on introduction to careers in trades and technology today at a conference at Yukon College in Whitehorse. The seventh... Read the rest

NBDC and QEC Produce Settlement Proposal
Nov 16, 2007 – Following two days of mediation in Ottawa, a settlement agreement was inked on Friday, November 16, 2007. The negotiating teams for NBDC and QEC in the QINIQ network dispute have... Read the rest

Minister Announces Appointment of Directors for Nunavut Business Credit Corporation
Nov 9, 2007 – IQALUIT, Nunavut – Minister of Economic Development and Transportation David Simailak announced today the appointment of four new directors to the board of the Nunavut Business Credit Corporation. Mr. Peter... Read the rest

Improvements at the Nunavut Business Credit Corporation Announced
Nov 6, 2007 – IQALUIT, Nunavut – David Simailak, Minister of Economic Development & Transportation acknowledged the seriousness of the Auditor General of Canada’s denial of opinion on the Nunavut Business Credit Corporation’s 2005/06... Read the rest

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