The Government of Canada is committed to growing the economy and securing jobs for Canadian workers, while creating a strong Canadian supply chain by prioritizing Canadian suppliers and Canadian-made goods and services.
Today, the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, announced that the Government of Canada has awarded a $35.6-million contract to the Inuit firm Arctic Fresh Projects Inc., for the construction of a 23-unit residential complex in Iqaluit, Nunavut.
This procurement is one of the first to be completed under the Buy Canadian Policy, with the contract awarded to a Canadian supplier, which will predominantly use Canadian-made steel, aluminum and lumber in the construction of the complex. It's anticipated that the project will create up to 55 jobs over the next two years.
Furthermore, this contract includes an Inuit Benefits Plan and will help promote Inuit business capacity in Canada's northern communities and contribute to Canada's efforts to strengthen economic relationships with Inuit entrepreneurs. Arctic Fresh Projects Inc. is registered with the Inuit Firm Registry under Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.
The complex will be built on Government of Canada property where three single-family units were previously located and will house federal government employees working and residing in Iqaluit. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2028.
