Last week, the federal government announced that the Iqaluit Nukkiksautiit Project will be fast-tracked through the major projects office, meaning it, pending regulatory approval, will be advanced as a project of national importance and significance.
This 15-30 MW hydro power project, led by the Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation, will transform how energy is generated and used in Nunavut. For Nunavut — and for Canada’s remote energy landscape — this is a milestone well-worth celebrating and reflecting on.