Current Projects
 Next Generation of Agriculture and Agri-Food Policy
Public consultations are taking place in January and February 2007, Canadians will have the opportunity to provide input and advice on how to best ensure a competitive and profitable Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector that provides safe, innovative and high quality products and services.
For more information, visit: http://www.agr.gc.ca/pol/consult/index_e.php
Program Review
In 2005 the department completed a review of its economic development policies and programs. Many of the recommendations made during Program Review are being implemented in 2006-2007, including a new Strategic Investments Program Policy, the Small Business Support Program Policy (formerly Contributions to Business Development), a revised Policy on Program Partnerships, and a new Small Communities Initiatives Program Policy.
In addition, the “Barriers to Business” project addresses many of the problems identified in the departmental Program Review, and, in particular, the need to simplify programs and make them more accessible to business and, the reduction of unnecessary regulation and “red tape.” The department is currently preparing a comprehensive guide to starting a business in Nunavut.
Contact:
Ed McKenna
Director, Policy, Planning & Communications Division
Tel: (867) 975-7817
Email: emckenna@gov.nu.ca
Cultural Industries
In 2006-2007 the department will be implementing the Nunavut Arts & Crafts Strategy and the Carving Stone Supply Action Plan, and introducing a revised and updated Nunavut Film, Television and New Media Policy.
Contact:
Nancy Mullick
A/Manager, Community Capacity Building
Tel: (867) 472-2633
Email: nmullick@gov.nu.ca
Mineral Exploration & Mining Strategy
The department is preparing a Mineral Exploration & Mining Strategy for public release in late fall 2007.
Contact:
Gordon MacKay
Director, Minerals & Petroleum Resources Division
Tel: (867) 975-7822
Email: gmackay@gov.nu.ca
Tourism
Public consultations for the preparation of a revised and updated Travel & Tourism Act begin this year. On June 1, 2006 the department launched Nunavut’s first Visitor Exit Survey in more than five years.
Contact:
Dushyenth Ganesan
Manager, Tourism & Export Development
Tel: (867) 473-2675
Email: dganesan@gov.nu.ca
Motor Vehicles
The department is undertaking a review of the Motor Vehicles Act to ensure that it is consistent with the standards used in other territories and provinces. A consultation process will be launched this year.
Contact:
Lorna Gee
Director, Motor Vehicles Division
Tel: (867) 360-4614
Email: lgee@gov.nu.ca
Small Crafts Harbours
The department is working with the federal Department of Fisheries & Oceans to identify funding to begin implementation of the Small Crafts Harbours Study this year. Seven of Nunavut’s 24 coastal communities have been identified as priorities for program implementation.
Contact:
Alan Johnson
Manager, Transportation Planning
Tel: (867) 360-4606
Email: ajohnson@gov.nu.ca
Nunavut Transportation Strategy
Originally prepared in 2001, the Nunavut Transportation Strategy predates the Nunavut Economic Development Strategy and other key strategic plans. It will be updated this year and revised to emphasize transportation’s critical role in the development of the Nunavut economy, and its strategic importance for national security.
Contact:
John Hawkins
Director, Transportation Policy & Planning Division
Tel: (867) 975-7826
Email: jhawkins@gov.nu.ca
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