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Manitoba, Nunavut premiers hopeful for hydro project, seeking federal help
- Premiers Wab Kinew and P.J. Akeeagok signed a memorandum in Winnipeg to collaborate on a major project.
- Nunavut relies on diesel for power, prompting the need for cleaner, reliable energy sources.
- The Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link, a 1,200-kilometre line, will connect Manitoba's hydro to Nunavut communities.
- The project, proposed by Nukik Corp, has an estimated $1.6 billion cost; Ottawa pledged $2.8 million for early phases.
- Leaders are hopeful for federal funding, with construction potentially starting in 2028 to boost the northern economy.
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Manitoba and Nunavut Premiers Sign Memorandum of Understanding for New Energy Corridor to Build More Linkages
·Montreal, Canada
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Premiers Kinew, Akeeagok ink deal to build hydro transmission line from Manitoba to Nunavut
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok have signed a memorandum to work together on a proposed hydroelectric and fibre optic project and ask Ottawa for capital funding.
·Canada
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Manitoba, Nunavut premiers hopeful for hydro project, seeking federal help
WINNIPEG - The premiers of Manitoba and Nunavut are hopeful a proposed hydroelectric and fibre optic project is moving closer to fruition and are seeking federal money.
·Toronto, Canada
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