Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that people and communities rely on every day.
To that end, the governments of Canada and Nunavut have finalized an agreement under the Provincial and Territorial stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund to build and renew infrastructure in Nunavut.
Nunavut will receive $81.3 million to support infrastructure projects and priorities related to housing and post-secondary education over 10 years, as well as $74.1 million in health infrastructure funding over three years, which will complement existing federal health-related support. As part of this agreement, Nunavut has committed to encouraging housing development by not increasing any fees or taxes that hinder housing supply.
The modern and reliable infrastructure built through this agreement will help unlock more housing, support post-secondary education, and improve health care. In addition, Nunavut is slated to receive $18.7 million in 2026-27 through the Community stream of the Build Communities Strong Fund. This stable, predictable funding supports local infrastructure priorities identified by communities, including investments in water systems, transportation networks, and community facilities.
These investments build on broader federal efforts to increase housing supply across Nunavut, including through the recently finalized agreement with Build Canada Homes that will support the construction of new homes across the territory, in partnership with the Government of Nunavut via Nunavut Housing Corporation and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI).
Through this agreement, at least 750 new housing units will be built across Nunavut, including 25 units constructed by NTI, 425 public housing units, 150 affordable housing units, and 150 supportive housing units with wraparound supports for individuals with complex needs, with construction already underway on some units in Iqaluit.
To date, nearly 100 modular housing units have been shipped to Nunavut, with homes already occupied in Cambridge Bay and units added in Iqaluit and seven other communities. Overall, an additional 120 units are planned for delivery through the 2026 sealift, accelerating progress in addressing Nunavut's housing needs. To support faster delivery in northern conditions, well over 30% of these units will be built using modern construction methods, helping improve efficiency and timelines.
Investments in Canada's North are also a key component of defending Arctic Sovereignty, connecting, building and transforming Canada's Arctic and Northern region to move from reliance to resilience. Together, these efforts in building important infrastructure and more homes are helping to expand housing supply and strengthen communities across Nunavut.
