Hay River, Northwest Territories - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
A strong Canada depends on strategic investments that enhance Arctic sovereignty and security, and create opportunities for Northerners and their communities to thrive.
Today, the Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced a contribution of over $930,000 to the Western Arctic Marine Training Centre to expand access to training in the territories. This funding will support the purchase of new simulators to offer additional Transport Canada-certified courses and create a pathway to certification for individuals, eliminating the costly travel to other parts of the country and creating more opportunities in the North.
Marine transportation is vital to food security and the delivery of supplies across the North, as well as upholding Canada's security and sovereignty. By supporting projects that build capacity in this critical sector, CanNor is investing in the prosperity of workers, northern communities and Canada's economy.
