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Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson demands Arctic infrastructure funds go to territories, not provinces, citing their unique challenges and governance.
Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson is calling for federal Arctic infrastructure funding, including the new $1 billion Arctic Infrastructure Fund, to be directed to the territories rather than provinces, citing their unique challenges and limited revenue sources.
Speaking at a premiers’ meeting in Ottawa on January 28, 2026, Simpson emphasized that territories, not northern regions within provinces, should be the primary recipients due to their distinct governance and needs.
Yukon Premier Currie Dixon echoed the concern, and Manitoba’s proposal for a Churchill port sparked debate over Arctic sovereignty and funding eligibility.
Territorial leaders are awaiting clarity on how the fund will be distributed.
El primer ministro de los Territorios del Noroeste, R.J. Simpson, exige que los fondos de infraestructura del Ártico vayan a los territorios, no a las provincias, citando sus desafíos y gobernanza únicos.