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Ottawa announces $270-million agreement for Inuit-led conservation efforts in Arctic

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a $270-million agreement for jobs and conservation in the Qikiqtani region, with $200 million from the federal government and $70 million from donors.
The investment is projected to attract $318 million over 15 years for the area, home to about 20,000 people.
The agreement adds 3.7 percent to Canada's ocean conservation total, increasing it to 17 percent and progressing towards a 30 percent goal by 2030.
Olayuk Akesuk stated that the deal exemplifies how Indigenous Peoples can collaboratively manage conservation areas.

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CBC News

Ottawa announces $270M agreement for Inuit-led conservation efforts in Arctic

The agreement announced Thursday includes a network of proposed Inuit-led water and land conservation areas in the Arctic region. It's expected to attract $318 million over 15 years to the region.

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Ottawa announces $270-million agreement for Inuit-led conservation efforts in Arctic

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Trudeau heads to Montreal for announcement with Inuit leaders

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The Turtle Island News

Ottawa announces $270-million agreement for Inuit-led conservation efforts in Arctic - The Turtle Island News

CP-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a $270-million agreement for jobs and conservation projects in the Qikiqtani region, a majority-Inuit territory that is part of Nunavut. Trudeau told reporters today in Montreal the deal includes $200 million from the federal government and $70 million pledged by donors in Canada and elsewhere. The prime minister says the investment is projected to attract $318 million over 15 years to the region, w…

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