Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami today releases the 10-year Costing & Analysis of Infrastructure in Inuit Nunangat Summary Report.
Arctic security and sovereignty are inseparable from the well-being of Inuit communities. Infrastructure is the critical foundation of a strong economy and the delivery of essential public services. In northern Canada, where harsh climates and geographic isolation pose unique challenges, investing in infrastructure is even more critical. Inuit Nunangat requires a $30.1 billion investment over the next ten years to reduce the infrastructure gap with southern Canada. This gap represents a substantial barrier to economic, health, educational and self-determination opportunities for Inuit Nunangat, our traditional homeland.
In December 2021, the Government of Canada committed to closing the Inuit Nunangat infrastructure gap by 2030. This report supports those efforts by outlining the areas where Inuit Treaty Organizations recommend prioritizing investment. It presents 79 infrastructure projects across the four Inuit regions identified as priorities over the next 10 years based on urgency and feasibility.
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