Canada and Northwest Territories partner to build more homes and essential infrastructure

The article reports that nearly $7 million in funding will support eight clean energy projects across Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut to strengthen local electricity systems, reduce fossil fuel reliance, and support northern economic growth. The funding, largely from the Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities program, aims to provide…

The Government of Canada announced nearly $7 million in funding for eight clean energy projects in Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut to strengthen local electricity systems, reduce fossil-fuel reliance, and support long-term economic growth in northern communities. The funding, largely from Natural Resources Canada’s Clean Energy for Rural…

The federal government and Northwest Territories government have reached an agreement in principle to build at least 560 affordable housing units by 2030, with a combined investment of nearly $500 million. The funding includes $200 million from Build Canada Homes, $190 million from the territory, and $90 million from other sources, and the plan also aims…

The Northwest Territories will receive up to $74.5 million over three years for healthcare infrastructure. The funding aims to help residents access services without having to leave their communities.

The article reports that Ottawa, the GNWT, and Build Canada Homes have reached an agreement in principle to build at least 564 homes in the Northwest Territories by 2030, including at least 380 social, 130 affordable, and 50 transitional or supportive units, with a total planned investment of more than $480 million ($200 million from Build Canada Homes,…

The Governments of Canada and Nunavut finalized an agreement under the Build Communities Strong Fund to renew infrastructure and support housing, education, and health priorities in Nunavut, including $81.3 million for infrastructure and housing/education over 10 years and $74.1 million for health infrastructure over three years. The plan aims to support…

The Government of the Northwest Territories (through Housing NWT) announced a topping-out ceremony for a 50-unit social housing project in downtown Yellowknife, funded via CMHC’s Rapid Housing Initiative, with completion expected in Spring 2027. The project will provide 25 barrier-free units for seniors/singles and 25 two-bedroom units for small…

The Government of Canada and Nunavut have finalized an agreement under the Build Communities Strong Fund to build and renew infrastructure in Nunavut, including housing, post-secondary education, and health infrastructure over specified time frames. The package total includes $81.3 million for infrastructure and housing/education over 10 years and $74.1…