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 	<title>CanNor Strengthens Aboriginal Participation in NWT Resource Development</title>
	<description>Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (July 29, 2010) –Investments from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) will enable Aboriginal organizations in the Northwest Territories to optimize their participation in natural resource development projects.</description>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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 	<title>CanNor Investment Expands Mt. Sima Adventure Park</title>
	<description>Whitehorse, Yukon (July 27, 2010) – Mt. Sima is about to become an exciting four-season recreation destination for local and visiting outdoor enthusiasts with the creation of the Mt. Sima WildPlay Element Park thanks to an investment by CanNor. </description>
    <link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-10028nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2010 16:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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 	<title>Governments of Canada and Yukon and the First Nation of Na-cho Ny&auml;k Dun Harness Geothermal Energy</title>
	<description>Dawson City, Yukon (July 26, 2010) - The First Nation of Na-cho Nyäk Dun Government House in Mayo, Yukon will benefit from a new geothermal heating system based on an investment from the Government of Canada, the Government of Yukon, and the First Nation of Na-cho Nyäk Dun.</description>
    <link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-10027nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2010 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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 	<title>Governments of Canada, Yukon and the Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation Invest in Water System Upgrades</title>
	<description>Dawson City, Yukon (July 26, 2010) – Citizens of Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation will benefit from a new water delivery fill station in Carmacks, Yukon thanks to an investment by the Governments of Canada and Yukon and the Little Salmon/Carmacks First Nation.</description>
    <link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-026nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2010 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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 	<title>Tourism and Employment in Yukon get boost from Cannor</title>
	<description>Whitehorse (Yukon), July 22, 2010. Exciting new avenues of tourism for Yukon are being explored and developed with an investment from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) over two years to three separate communities.</description>
    <link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-025nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
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 	<title>Governments of Canada and Yukon in support of International Circumpolar Statistics</title>
	<description>Whitehorse, (Yukon), July 21, 2010 – An international Circumpolar Statistics Workshop received investments today from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) and the Government of Yukon (YG) to examine methodologies for data collection and reporting. </description>
    <link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-024nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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 	<title>Government of Canada partners to provide Northern youth science, engineering and technology skills</title>
	<description>Iqaluit, (Nunavut), July 14, 2010 – Youth across the North’s three territories will benefit from science, engineering, and technology skills workshops this summer thanks to an investment from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. The camps will be delivered by Actua, an organization which provides kids programs designed to inspire young people to pursue careers in the sciences.</description>
    <link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-0232nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
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 	<title>CanNor Supports Arts and Culture in Yukon and the Northwest Territories </title>
	<description>Dawson City, Yukon (June 29, 2010) -An investment from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) will enable two projects to take place that will bring Dene programming to a broader audience and expand cultural tourism in the North.</description>
    	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-022nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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 	<title>Cannor Supports Development of Nunavut Cultural Industries</title>
	<description>Iqaluit, Nunavut (June 23, 2010) - The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is investing in the long-term growth and development of Nunavut’s film industry and visual art community.</description>
    	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-021nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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 	<title>Cannor Invests In Gwich'In Economic Prosperity</title>
	<description>Yellowknife (Northwest Territories), June 22, 2010 – The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency will invest in the management of sub-surface resources for the Gwich'in Tribal Council. </description>
    	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-020nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:15:00 EDT</pubDate>
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 	<title>Vessel To Support Nunavut Fishing Industry</title>
	<description>Iqaluit, (Nunavut), June 21, 2010 –Nunavut’s fishing industry will benefit from a new fishing vessel thanks to an investment by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), the Government of Nunavut and Niqitaq Fisheries Ltd. </description>
    	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-019nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
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 	<title>CanNor Invests in Yukon Fish Habitat Management System</title>
	<description>Whitehorse, (Yukon), June 21, 2010 – The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) today announced that the Yukon Department of Environment will receive an investment of $93,000 over two years to further develop the fish habitat model and monitoring system that assist with the regulation and monitoring of placer mining.</description>
    	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-018nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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 	<title>Canada Games Centre Increases Energy Efficiency with New Waste Heat Recovery System</title>
	<description>Whitehorse, (Yukon), June 15, 2010 – The City of Whitehorse has partnered with the Government of Canada and Yukon government on a joint investment in an expanded waste heat recovery system at the Whitehorse Canada Games Centre.
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    	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-017a-nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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 	<title>CanNor Supports the Development of Bio-Energy in the North</title>
	<description>Whitehorse, (Yukon), May 21, 2010 – The Government of Yukon will host a Bio-Energy conference to raise awareness of new green energy sources thanks to an investment by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency.
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    	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-016nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>CanNor Invests in First Nations Economic Development</title>
	<description>Whitehorse, (Yukon), May 17, 2010 – The Nacho Nyak Dun First Nation will host an economic development summit in Dawson City, Yukon, that will benefit local communities thanks to an investment by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. </description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-015nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>CanNor Invests in Northwest Territories Forest Industry</title>
	<description>Yellowknife, (Northwest Territories), May 17, 2010 – Residents of the Northwest Territories will benefit from investments in three forestry initiatives thanks to the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. </description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-014nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>CanNor Sends Northern Youth to Ottawa</title>
	<description>Iqaluit, (Nunavut), May 13, 2010 – Youth in Canada’s North will have the opportunity to develop new skills while they attend the G8 Summit for Youth in Ottawa. The program is made possible thanks to an investment by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. </description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-013nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>CanNor Brings  Highspeed to the High North</title>
	<description>Yellowknife (Northwest Territories), May 10, 2010 – The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) will invest in improved information technology for the Katlodeeche (KFN) and Yellowknive’s Dene First Nations (YKDFN).</description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-012nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 14:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Cannor Invests in Inuvialuit Traditions and Tourism </title>
	<description>Inuvik, Northwest Territories (May 7, 2010) –Northerners will prosper from community-level economic development and tourism initiatives thanks to an investment by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor). </description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-011nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 7 May 2010 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Final Phase of Tombstone Territorial Park Begins Thanks to CanNor</title>
	<description>Whitehorse (Yukon), April 29, 2010 – The final phase of the Tombstone Territorial Park Interpretive Centre will be built thanks to an investment by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) in the tourism industry in Yukon.</description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-010nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Cannor Joins up with Northwest Territories Tourism</title>
	<description>Yellowknife (Northwest Territories), April 29, 2010 – Tourism in the Northwest Territories will benefit from marketing and promotion campaigns thanks to an investment from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor).</description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-009nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>CanNor Supports Planning for Yukon Adventure Parks</title>
	<description>Whitehorse, (Yukon), April 26, 2010 – Two proposed adventure parks will receive an investment from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) that will benefit tourism in Yukon. 
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	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-008nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>CanNor to Revitalize Whitehorse Trails</title>
	<description>Whitehorse, (Yukon), April 20, 2010 – Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) will provide a strategic investment for the City of Whitehorse to undertake a recreational trail revitalization project.</description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-007nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:15:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Canada Supports Youth Skills Development</title>
	<description>Iqaluit (Nunavut), April 20, 2010 – Nunavut students will benefit from an investment to Skills Canada Nunavut, a non-profit organization that works to promote careers in trades and technology. This investment is made possible by CanNor, through Canada's Economic Action Plan.</description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-006nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Tourism in Yukon Supported by CanNor</title>
	<description>Whitehorse, (Yukon), April 15, 2010 – Montana Mountain Bike trails will be built and three other major tourism projects will move forward thanks to significant investments by the Carcross Tagish Development Corporation. The investments have been made possible by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency which is energizing the tourism sector in Yukon. </description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-005nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Support for Francophone Economic Development</title>
	<description>Iqaluit, (Nunavut), April 14, 2010 – The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is supporting the efforts of northern francophone organizations to stimulate and diversify the economy in Nunavut and across the North. </description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-004nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2010 13:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Canada's Economic Action Plan Supports Nunavut Housing Corporation Beautification Project</title>
	<description>Iqaluit, Nunavut, (April 9, 2010) - The Nunavut Housing Corporation will undertake a territory-wide beautification project, thanks to new funding from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency.</description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-003nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 9 Apr 2010 10:50:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Canada Supports Economic Growth in the Yukon</title>
	<description>Whitehorse (Yukon), April 1, 2010 –The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is investing in emerging industries in the Yukon with funding to the Dakwakada Development Corporation.</description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-002nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 1 Apr 2010 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Canada Supports Nunavut's economy through the Baffin Business Development Corporation</title>
	<description>Iqaluit (Nunavut), April 1, 2010 – The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) boosts small and medium-sized business development in Nunavut by investing in the Baffin Business Development Corporation (BBDC) as part of Canada's Economic Action Plan.</description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-001nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 1 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Government of Canada Invests in Training for Yukon Mining Industry</title>
	<description>Whitehorse (Yukon), March 26, 2010 - The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency is strengthening the Yukon mining industry by supporting the development and modification of mining training programs and investing in a mine equipment simulator.</description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-028nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Canada Supports Tourism and Wildlife Research</title>
	<description>Whitehorse (Yukon), March 26, 2010 - The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency is supporting Yukon tourism and research capacity with funding for the Yukon Wildlife Preserve.</description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-027nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Canada Supports Economic Growth in the Yukon</title>
	<description>Whitehorse (Yukon), March 15, 2010 - Residents and businesses in the Yukon will benefit from  funding to the Partnering for Success Initiative, a project that fosters  economic growth and business opportunities in the region. This investment is  made possible through Canada's Economic  Action Plan</description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-026nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Government of Canada Promotes Yukon Business Opportunities</title>
	<description>Whitehorse, Yukon (March 12, 2010) - The Canadian Northern Development Agency (CanNor) announced support today for a new marketing project designed to attract investment and promote the Yukon across Canada and around the world.</description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-025nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Government Of Canada Invests In The Economic Development Of Northwest Territory</title>
	<description>YELLOWKNIFE  (March 1, 2010) - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency announced today an Economic Action Plan investment of $225,000 to attract French-speaking people and businesses to the Northwest Territories.</description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-024nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 1 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Government of Canada Invests in Canada's North</title>
	<description>Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut (February 24, 2010) - The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister Responsible for the North and Minister of Health, on behalf of the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) announced today that Nunavut's Community Access Road Program will be expanded this year. This investment by the Government of Canada was made possible  with funding from the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency through Canada's Economic Action Plan.</description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-023nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Energy Infrastructure In Nunavut Upgraded Thanks To Investments From Canada's Economic Action Plan</title>
	<description>Iqaluit, Nunavut, (February 8, 2010) - Residents of Nunavut will  benefit from major energy infrastructure upgrades as part of Canada's Economic Action Plan.  These upgrades will create jobs, provide more reliable power service for Nunavut residents, and  provide long-term environmental benefits.</description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-022nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 8 Feb 2010 10:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Government of Canada Supports Yukon Quest</title>
	<description>Whitehorse, Yukon (February 03,  2010) - The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency is promoting tourism in Yukon by supporting the territory’s top wintertime attraction, the Yukon Quest dog sled race.</description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-10-021nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 3 Feb 2010 15:15:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Governments of Canada and Northwest Territories support study for all-season road from Wrigley to the Dempster Highway</title>
	<description>Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (January 29, 2010) - A new study to determine the potential for an all-season road connecting Wrigley to the Dempster Highway in the Northwest Territories will receive support thanks to investments by the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) and the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT).</description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-09-020nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Canada's Economic Action Plan Supports Responsible Waterfront Development</title>
	<description>Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (January 29, 2010) - Yellowknife is now one step closer to having a Harbour Commission that will promote responsible waterfront development, thanks to an investment by the Government of Canada.</description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-09-019nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Canada Supports Revitalization Project in Faro, Yukon</title>
	<description>Whitehorse, Yukon (December 15, 2009) - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), today announced funding to the Government of Yukon to support the beautification and revitalization of Faro, Yukon. This initiative was made possible through Canada's Economic Action Plan and supports the Town of Faro’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan.</description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-09-018nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Government of Canada Funds Forest Projects to Make Northwest Territories Communities Safer</title>
	<description>Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (November 30, 2009) - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), today announced funding in the Northwest Territories to help fourteen communities reduce their exposure to high intensity wildfires. Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | Government of Canada</description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-09-017nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Government of Canada, Government of Yukon and Communities Support Improvements to Recreational Facilities in Yukon</title>
	<description>Whitehorse, Yukon (November 27, 2009) - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), and the Honourable Archie Lang, Yukon Minister of Community Services today announced funding for renovations and improvements to seven recreational projects in Yukon. This initiative was made possible through Canada's Economic Action Plan. Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | Government of Canada</description>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Canada Supports Yukon as Tourism Destination</title>
	<description>Whitehorse, Yukon (November 26, 2009) - The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism, on behalf of the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), today announced funding to support tourism in Yukon. Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | Government of Canada</description>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Government of Canada Supports Geoscience Projects in Yukon</title>
	<description>Whitehorse, Yukon (November 24, 2009) - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) and the Honourable Archie Lang, Yukon Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources, today announced funding for geoscience research in Yukon in seven targeted investment areas. Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | Government of Canada</description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-09-014nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>New Website Profiles Yukon's Mineral Industry Opportunities</title>
	<description>Whitehorse, Yukon (November 20, 2009) - Senator Daniel Lang, on behalf of the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), the Honourable Jim Kenyon, Yukon Minister of Economic Development, and the Honourable Archie Lang, Yukon Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources, today announced the launch of the new Yukon mineral industry website. Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | Government of Canada</description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/cannor-09-012nr-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Minister Strahl Announces Improvements to Recreational Facilities in Seven Northwest Territories Communities</title>
	<description>Yellowknife (Northwest Territories) (November 12, 2009) - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), today announced funding for the renovation and improvement of seven recreation facilities in the Northwest Territories. Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | Government of Canada</description>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<description>Yellowknife, Northwest Territories  (November 2, 2009) - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), today announced funding to support two First Nations projects in the Northwest Territories. Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | Government of Canada</description>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 2 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Government Of Canada Supports Growth in Yukon Tourism and Culture</title>
	<description>Whitehorse, Yukon (October  16, 2009) - The  Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism, on  behalf of the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern  Economic Development Agency (CanNor) today announced funding for three  projects that will help develop Yukon tourism and culture. Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency | Government of Canada</description>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Canada's Economic Action Plan Supports Geoscience in the Northwest Territories</title>
	<description>Yellowknife, NWT (October 14, 2009) - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), today announced funding for six geoscience research projects in Northwest Territories.</description>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<description>Yellowknife, NWT (October 13, 2009) - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), today announced funding for a portable stage in the Town of Inuvik in the Northwest Territories.</description>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Economic Development in the North - Speech by The Honourable Daniel Lang, Senator for Yukon</title>
	<description>Whitehorse, Yukon (September 22, 2009) - The Honourable Daniel Lang, Senator for Yukon provides details about the Government of Canada's investments in two economic development projects in Yukon.</description>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Canada's Economic Action Plan Supports Nunavut Geoscience Research</title>
	<description>Iqaluit, Nunavut (September 25, 2009) - The Honourable Chuck Strahl,  Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), today announced six geoscience research projects in Nunavut.</description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/geo-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Canada's Economic Action Plan Supports Yukon Business Development and Economic Conference</title>
	<description>Whitehorse, Yukon (September 22, 2009) - Senator Daniel Lang, on behalf of the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), today announced funding for two projects that support business development in the Yukon.</description>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Yellowknife - Home to Canada's New Northern Project Management Office (NPMO)</title>
	<description>September 11, 2009 - Yellowknife - Home to Canada's New Northern Project Management Office (NPMO)</description>
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	<pubDate>11 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Strong Investments for Nunavut's Fishing Industry</title>
	<description>September 11, 2009 - Strong Investments for Nunavut's Fishing Industry</description>
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	<pubDate>11 Sep 2009 15:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>CanNor Funds Planning for All-Weather Road Between Tuktoyaktuk &amp; Inuvik</title>
	<description>September 3, 2009 - CanNor Funds Planning for All-Weather Road Between Tuktoyaktuk &amp; Inuvik</description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/tukrd-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>3 Sep 2009 14:45:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Economic Action Plan Supports Improvements to Recreational Facilities in Four Nunavut Communities</title>
	<description>September 3, 2009 - Economic Action Plan Supports Improvements to Recreational Facilities in Four Nunavut Communities</description>
	<link>http://north.gc.ca/mr/nr/rinc-eng.asp</link>
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	<pubDate>3 Sep 2009 14:30:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>CanNor Delivers Boost For Yukon Film Industry</title>
	<description>September 3, 2009 - CanNor Delivers Boost For Yukon Film Industry</description>
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	<pubDate>3 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT</pubDate>
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	<title>Prime Minister launches new regional economic development agency for Canada's north</title>
	<description>18 August 2009 - Prime Minister launches new regional economic development agency for Canada's north</description>
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	<pubDate>20 Aug 2009 19:22:58 EDT</pubDate>
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