Heading toward the next federal budget, Alberta said it supports a new mining-related tax incentive in the North. Ottawa won't say if that's coming.
PositionNatasha is Cabin Radio's Ottawa correspondent, reporting on national issues and federal politics through a northern lens. She previously reported for Canada's National Observer.
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Natasha is Cabin Radio's Ottawa correspondent, reporting on national issues and federal politics through a northern lens. She previously reported for Canada's National Observer. Her work is supported by the Metcalf Foundation.
A proposed LNG power plant in Fort Simpson is receiving an influx of federal dollars as part of a plan to replace the town's ageing diesel plant.
As Ottawa works on creating its first national water security strategy, the impacts of upstream industrial development are a key concern in the NWT.
A national strategy to end energy poverty is being proposed, while $2 billion was announced for heat pumps – though they remain "challenging" to use in the NWT.
A bill enacting the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę self-government agreement received royal assent, recognizing a government for the Sahtu Dene and Métis of Norman Wells.
The Mackenzie River is nominated for a national "heritage river" designation. Now, the GNWT must deliver a strong stewardship plan to make it official.
