Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development
Through Canada's Economic Action Plan, the federal government is providing $90 million over five years to renew the Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development (SINED) program.
Building Canada's North
The Government of Canada has made the North a top priority, with a clear vision for the North as a healthy, prosperous region within a strong and sovereign Canada. Learn more about EAP initiatives supporting jobs, growth and long-term prosperity in Canada's North.
Regional Economic Development for the North
Through Canada's Economic Action Plan, the federal government allocated $50 million over five years to establish CanNor as a regional development agency dedicated to northern economic development.
Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway
The 140-kilometre all-season highway linking the Town of Inuvik with the Hamlet of Tuktoyaktuk has been identified as a priority by the governments of Canada and the Northwest Territories.
Northern Adult Basic Education Program
The Northern Adult Basic Education Program was launched in February 2012 to help working age adults in Canada’s three territories who currently lack the basic skills needed to participate in the labour market gain access to an expanded suite of learning opportunities.
Proposing Legislation to Eliminate Mandatory Registration for Small Vessels, Including Canoes and Kayaks
Transport Canada is making changes to its small vessel registration requirements. Owners of small vessels that are not pleasure craft are no longer required to register their vessels.
The Canadian High Arctic Research Station
Economic Action Plan 2012 announced the Government’s ongoing commitment to establishing the Canadian High Arctic Research Station.
Junior Mineral Exploration
Economic Action Plan 2013 proposes to extend the 15-per-cent Mineral Exploration Tax Credit for flow-through share investors for an additional year.
Renewing the Canadian Coast Guard Fleet
Economic Action Plan 2012 proposes $5.2 billion over the next 11 years on a cash basis to renew the Fleet of the Canadian Coast Guard.
Strengthening Health Care in Rural and Remote Communities
If you are a new family physician, nurse or nurse practitioner practicing in an underserved rural or remote community, you may be eligible to have a portion of your Canada Student Loan forgiven.