Up-Front Multi-Year Funding

General information on up-front multi-year funding to Qikiqtani Inuit Association

Recipient information Qikiqtani Inuit Association (QIA)
Start date August 1, 2019
End date March 31, 2023
Link to department's Program Inventory People and communities participate in the economy in the territories
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment The grant supports the construction of a Regional Training Centre in Pond Inlet which is expected to be operational in fiscal year 2023-24. This project supports the Government of Canada commitments under the Inuit Impact Benefit Agreement with QIA.

The Regional Training Centre will be used to train Inuit for employment in various economic sectors including the conservation economy (i.e. Inuit Stewards), science and research, mining and other areas of employment (i.e. government and Inuit organization sector roles) and also to provide a location for transfer of traditional knowledge and skills.

The objectives of this grant are to allow QIA:
  • To access the necessary technical, legal and engineering capacity and expertise required to effectively oversee the planning, design and construction mobilization of the Pond Inlet Regional Training Centre;
  • To pay for the completion of feasibility studies and pre-construction readiness activities by March 31, 2020 (e.g. user needs assessment, plans, options, technical drawings, efficiencies and alignment with other infrastructure initiatives in Pond Inlet) and business plan (i.e. including financial sustainability options to cover ongoing maintenance, operation and recapitalization) for the Regional Training Centre;
  • To pay, in part, for the construction of a Regional Training Centre. The funding will allow for the construction of a new building and assist with related capital infrastructure such as, but not limited to, equipment and furniture (e.g., desks, chairs, office equipment, electronic equipment (including computer hardware and software), major appliances and other equipment that may be required in order for the Pond Inlet Regional Training Centre to be fully functional and ready to host training activities in fiscal year 2023-24.
Summary of results achieved by the recipient Although construction has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, QIA was able to complete a needs assessment for the training centre, which ensured that programming needs have been accurately captured and that the training centre will meet those needs when built. Further funding through 2023 will continue to support the construction of this facility.
Total funding approved (dollars) 10,000,000
Total funding received (dollars) 1,566,000

Financial information (dollars)

Planned spending in 2020−21 1,066,000
Total authorities available for use in 2020−21 1,066,000
Actual spending (authorities used) in 2020-21 1,066,000
Variance (2020–21 actual minus 2020–21 planned) 0
Explanation of variance: There is no variance between 2020-21 actual and planned spending.

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