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Bill C-39 could let Ottawa end some Nunavut local strikes
Bill C-39 would let the federal labour minister seek an order ending a lawful strike or lockout in the national interest. The proposal could reach some Nunavut hamlet, municipal and housing workers, but its local scope and the national-interest threshold remain uncertain.
More Iqaluit housing is forecast for 2026, but relief is far from certain
CMHC expects Iqaluit’s private housing supply to grow in 2026, but it does not identify the projects, unit count or occupancy dates behind that forecast. The outlook begins from a 0.3% vacancy rate, six available rentals and a $3,025 median rent, so completed homes—not permits or starts—will determine whether residents see meaningful relief.
Manitoba-Nunavut agreement adds coordination, not approval, for Kivalliq power link
Nunavut and Manitoba have renewed their cooperation framework, but the agreement does not fund or approve the proposed Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link. Major questions about power supply, financing, land-use approval, caribou effects and community benefits remain open.
Cabins, city limits and uncertain ground: Iqaluit’s new rules explained
After years of informal construction and a prolonged building freeze, Iqaluit’s cabin-licensing system offers a route to approval. But owning a cabin is not the same as holding the right to keep it on the land — an important distinction for residents and prospective buyers.
Canada moves to end NunatuKavut talks, but rights and funding questions remain
Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated welcomed Canada’s move to end a federal discussion process with the NunatuKavut Community Council. The decision closes a negotiation forum, but it does not settle disputed section 35 claims or automatically cancel funding and fisheries allocations.
Iqaluit’s permanent water-supply plan is still awaiting its key licence decision
Iqaluit’s proposed permanent reservoir and raw-water system has completed environmental screening, but it still needs its key water-licence decision. Federal reviewers are seeking clearer safeguards for fish habitat, dam safety, construction water, climate risks and monitoring.
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