The Government of Canada, the Government of Nunavut (GN) and Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated (NTI) have taken an important step on the road to devolution in Nunavut today with the signing of an Agreement-in-Principle (AIP).
Premier Peter Taptuna joined Education Minister Paul Quassa in announcing the introduction of updated, standardized curriculum and resources and new literacy and assessment frameworks that aim to improve the current education system.
Premier Peter Taptuna today announced the appointment of Mr. Alain Barriault as Principal Secretary effective November 25, 2013 and David Akeeagok as Cabinet Secretary, effective December 16, 2013.
This major infrastructure investment comes from the New Building Canada Plan and will support economic development on Baffin Island, as well as helping to increase security of supply for food, fuel and other goods for local residents.