A CanNor contribution of up to $6 million will support front-end engineering and design work exploring a waterpower project near Iqaluit
Canada is rich in renewable resources that can power homes and businesses with cleaner, more reliable energy. In the North, investments in renewable energy can help reduce dependence on carbon-intensive diesel power plants, which remain the primary energy source for many northern communities, including Iqaluit and all other Nunavut communities.
Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced a federal investment of up to $6 million to the Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation (NNC) towards its Phase III front-end engineering and design work to construct a waterpower project near Iqaluit. This includes gathering field data, navigating regulatory processes, conducting engineering and design work, developing financial models, and maintaining public engagement. This investment builds on $7 million provided by Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada in 2021. The completed Iqaluit Nukkiksautiit Project would feature a 15-30 megawatt (MW) traditional waterpower project located about 60 kilometres northeast of the City of Iqaluit.
The Government of Canada is committed to investing in Northern infrastructure that strengthens energy independence, reduces reliance on fossil fuels, and drives economic growth. This includes supporting local projects that harness the North's immense renewable energy potential, strengthen energy sovereignty and security, and create meaningful careers and job opportunities for Northerners.
