Departmental Results Report 2021-22

Continued Relief and Recovery initiatives in response to COVID-19:

The introduction of vaccinations in December 2020, alongside other measures to combat the pandemic, led to a gradual loosening of public health restrictions across the country in 2021-22, including within the territories. As industry and government recovered from the initial impacts of the pandemic, emphasis was placed on adjusting operations to accommodate shifting public health measures, support a safe transition to post-pandemic operations, and manage residual impacts of the pandemic on supply chain, service availability, and other areas. As the pandemic abates, CanNor continues to foster economic recovery by addressing gaps and making investments that position the territories for inclusive growth.

CanNor's primary ongoing relief and recovery efforts were guided through new time-limited programs included in Budget 2021: the Jobs and Growth Fund provided funding to northern businesses and organizations to help create jobs and position local economies for long-term growth, the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) aimed to help communities build and improve community infrastructure projects so they could rebound from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) supported tourism businesses and organizations to adapt operations to meet public health requirements while investing in future growth.

Through these three programs, CanNor delivered nearly $6.5 million to nearly 50 projects throughout the territories, with emphasis placed on support to Indigenous-owned and tourism businesses, including:

• $170,000 to the Dena Nezziddi Development Corporation, the economic development arm of the Ross River Dena Council in the Yukon, to support the Ross River Targeted Employment Readiness Initiative; a project that aims to build community capacity and increase participation in economic development opportunities in the area, creating jobs and positioning the First Nation for long-term growth.
• $183,000 to the TSA Corporation, the economic development arm of the Lutsel K'e Dene First Nation in the Northwest Territories, to support construction of a multi-purpose community centre for local families, artisans, and tourists, while also serving as the entrance to Canada's newest national park – the Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve.
• Over $207,000 to the Hamlet of Whale Cove for the Sport and Recreation Facility Revitalization project to enhance and reopen shared public spaces, including the community hall, arena, and baseball field.

As part of the Tourism Relief Fund, in both the Yukon and the Northwest Territories, CanNor entered into 3rd party agreements for the delivery of funding for tourism operators. This model allowed operators to access funding from Territorial and Federal Governments through a single portal, reducing administrative burden and linking operators directly with industry supports.

• In the Yukon, CanNor provided $519,000 through this fund to the Tourism Industry Association of the Yukon to fund Elevate 2.0, the territory's support program for tourism providers recovering from the pandemic. CanNor has co-funded the program in partnership with the Yukon Government, and to date it has funded over 40 owners and operators working to enhance and adapt their products and operations in response to COVID-19 requirements and evolving markets.
• In the Northwest Territories, CanNor provided $800,000 to the Government of the Northwest Territories to support the territory's Tourism Restart Investment Program, which helps the sector adapt operations, upgrade infrastructure, and enhance training and marketing activities.

In Nunavut, CanNor provided Tourism Relief Funding directly to tourism operators, including $110,000 to the community-owned enterprise Arctic Bay Adventures. The funding supports adapting operations through the purchase and deployment of specialized expedition gear to prepare for an anticipated post-COVID surge in adventure tourism while also ensuring continued adherence to public health protocols.

To further support the recovery of key sectors such as tourism, CanNor also provided $2.27 million in relief funding through its regular programming, primarily via its flagship program Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth), including nearly $100,000 to the Inclusion Yukon Society for their Barrier-Free Tourism project, a partnership with local tourism businesses to improve accessibility of infrastructure and training. This includes encouraging businesses to adapt infrastructure (e.g., ramps, non-sighted guest communication protocols, and visual alarm systems) to improve safety for all visitors as businesses prepare for a post-pandemic tourism surge. This funding also supports the operation of an accessible van for Inclusion Yukon to transport clients to various businesses.

Budget 2021 also introduced the Regional Air Transportation Initiative (RATI), a two-year program to support the air transportation sector by providing funding to eligible businesses and airports that directly contribute to regional air transportation . In the territories, airports are owned and operated by their respective territorial governments, and play a crucial role in local economic growth, the movement of goods and people, and helping to ensure access to food security and healthcare. In particular, this funding ensured that airports could remain operational and could adapt to new post-COVID-19 realities and requirements. In 2021-22, CanNor provided $2.5 million through this initiative, including over $1.12 million to the Government of Nunavut, over $979,000 to the Government of the Northwest Territories, and more than $395,000 to the Yukon Government.

Departmental Result: People and Communities Participate in the Economy in the Territories

CanNor is committed to working with its partners and stakeholders to build strong and economically sustainable northern communities for residents across Canada's territories. Recognizing the unique challenges facing these communities, many of which are small and remote, CanNor works with its community partners to identify optimal areas for investment. This includes supporting their participation in and benefitting from major projects occurring in their areas, fostering capacity and skills development at both the organizational and individual levels, and making investments to improve local infrastructure. CanNor delivers several programs that help communities create the conditions necessary for short- and long-term economic growth and development.

In 2021-22, CanNor worked with Indigenous communities to increase their capacity to participate in and benefit from economic opportunities, strengthening the northern workforce and helping equip Northerners with the tools, skills, and experience needed to succeed now and into the future. Through the Northern Aboriginal Economic Opportunities Program's (NAEOP) Community Readiness and Opportunities Planning (CROP) fund, CanNor provided over $6.1 million in support of 35 projects throughout the territories to enhance economic infrastructure, increase employment, and improve conditions for community economic development. For example,

• In the Yukon, CanNor provided over $1.7 million to First Kaska, the economic development arm of the Liard First Nations, to support their Mobile Equipment Operations project to help increase its capacity to participate in major road construction projects anticipated by the Yukon Government near Watson Lake.
• In the Northwest Territories, CanNor provided $189,000 to the Tuktoyaktuk Community Corporation to undertake activities to improve community readiness, including implementing their Strategic Directions and Actions Plan, and conducting work related to the future construction of the Tuktoyaktuk Heritage and Cultural Centre.
• In Nunavut, CanNor provided over $125,000 to the Qikiqtaaluk Corporation to support their multi-year Inshore Fisheries Resource Assessment and Bottom Mapping project, which will help fund the purchase and operation of a research-specific vessel, contributing to good jobs and supporting the development of sustainable fisheries.

The Northern Adult Basic Education Program (NABEP) is CanNor's post-secondary education support program designed to equip northern participants with the training needed to participate more fully in the labour market. Through this program, CanNor provided over $4.5 million to Aurora College in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut Arctic College, and Yukon University, to enhance availability of culturally appropriate programs and courses in adult basic education to better serve working-age Indigenous Peoples and Northerners.

2021-22 marked the third year of CanNor's Northern Isolated Community Initiatives (NICI) fund, whose different funding streams aim to enhance Indigenous and northern food security by supporting local, community-led projects that reduce dependence on the southern food industry. CanNor continues to work with federal and territorial partners under this five-year investment to promote a strong territorial food industry and reduce food insecurity. In 2021-22, CanNor provided over $2.4 million for 29 projects, including

• Nearly $73,000 to Yukon Valley Farms to support the development of a mill building. Operation of the facility has allowed for local production of flour and other high-value products, like pancake and muffin mix, which is now being sold in stores.
• Nearly $73,000 to the Délı̨nę Got'ı̨nę Government of the Northwest Territories to undertake preparatory work, including a feasibility study and site selection, for the establishment of a country foods processing facility in Deline. This project represents the start of a phased approach towards building and operating the facility, allowing for safe and local food processing in the Sahtu Region of the Northwest Territories.
• Nearly $100,000 to the Qajuqturvik Food Centre in Iqaluit, Nunavut, to improve operations and continue to fight food insecurity by ensuring access to healthy food , as well as through community culinary education and engagement activities.

Departmental Result: Businesses are Developing in the Territories

In 2021-22, CanNor continued to support growth and expansion of northern small- and medium-enterprises by providing funding and advisory services to businesses and communities. CanNor programs are geared to businesses innovation and growth, as well as capacity building, and ultimately encourage a competitive and diverse northern business sector with a strengthened capacity for innovation.

The IDEANorth program is CanNor's largest funding program and the Agency's primary tool for delivery on its northern economic development mandate. IDEANorth aims to help foster the conditions for long-term sustainable economic development in the North by strengthening territorial economic diversification and innovation, as well as Northerners' ability to take advantage of economic opportunities. The IDEANorth program focuses on four priority areas: economic growth and sector development; business scale-up, productivity and innovation; small-scale economic infrastructure development; and foundational economic infrastructure.

In addition to relief and recovery funds flowed through IDEANorth in 2021-22 (highlighted above), the program also delivered over $29 million to 76 projects across the territories, including nearly $16 million towards 24 small-scale infrastructure projects, and over $3.2 million towards 15 different projects supporting skills development and scale-up. These projects spanned a variety of northern industries and businesses, ranging from commercial infrastructure to capacity building and business expansion. Examples include:

• In Yukon, CanNor provided nearly $100,000 to the Yukon Timber Company, a company owned and operated by three Indigenous female entrepreneurs to fund the expansion of a forestry and firewood business, enabling growth and supporting renewable resources.
• Also in the Yukon, CanNor provided nearly $20,000 to the Yukon Chocolate Company as part of a two-year project to support the purchase of a new production facility and equipment, thus creating, maintaining, and expanding 5 jobs, and increasing access to locally sourced food products in the territory.
• In the Northwest Territories, CanNor provided $1.2 million to Arctic Canada Construction Ltd. as part of a two-year project to construct a plant for the production of modular buildings, allowing for local development of residential and commercial buildings to varying specifications, creating both local jobs and capacity and helping to address the region's housing deficit.
• Also in the Northwest Territories, CanNor delivered $350,000 to the MakeWay Society to fund their EntrepreNorth initiative to deliver a pan-territorial business accelerator program for early-stage Indigenous entrepreneurs, supporting local economic diversification.
• In Nunavut, CanNor delivered $1.5 million to the Baffin Fisheries Coalition, an Inuit-owned, for-profit business, to support a three-year project to build a new fishing trawler to harvest its Nunavut commercial fishery allocations.
• Also in Nunavut, CanNor provided $765,000 to the Arctic Eider Society to support the development of renewable energy capacity for the expansion of a multipurpose community research centre in Sanikiluaq. This is part of a larger effort to create a protected area for the Belcher Islands Archipelago, and will result in the creation of approximately 20 new jobs.

CanNor also continues to work to bolster the diverse range of economic opportunities in the North, with particular support given to business scale-up and market expansion, regional innovation ecosystems, and development of emerging sectors. Through NAEOP's Entrepreneurship and Business Development (EBD) fund, CanNor provided approximately $4.5 million to 13 Indigenous-led projects. This includes $3 million in funding to five Approved Service Delivery Partners, which in turn supported Indigenous businesses across the territories. Approved Service Delivery Partners are third-party Indigenous service providers with direct community linkages. CanNor's funding afforded these Indigenous partners greater capacity to cultivate a culture of Indigenous entrepreneurship and increase the number of sustainable Indigenous businesses. In the Northwest territories, all EBD funding flowed through the NWT Metis-Dene Development Fund. This represented an investment of over $1.2 million. The remainder of NAEOP-EBD funding was delivered directly by CanNor to applicants.

The Agency also delivers several programs common to all Regional Development Agencies.

The Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program has been supporting business growth and innovation, helping regions to diversify with the goal of building stronger and more innovative communities across Canada. Funding through this program flows through its Business Scale-up and Productivity stream, which helps businesses accelerate their growth and adopt innovative technologies, and the Regional Innovation Ecosystems stream, which helps create, grow and develop strong and inclusive regional networks to support business growth and innovation.

In 2021-22, CanNor supported a total of eight projects totalling more than $1.1 million through this program, including the following projects:

• In the Yukon, CanNor provided nearly $400,000 to Yukon University and an additional $386,000 to the Yukonstruct Makerspace Society to support the operations of both the Northlight Innovation Centre and the university's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Division, a regional accelerator housed within the Centre that fosters business growth and innovation to support entrepreneurs, start-ups and innovative companies with high-growth potential.
• In the Northwest Territories, nearly $100,000 was provided to the Hay River-based company Brave Adventures Ltd. to expand local agricultural production by scaling up a potato farming operation from 30,000 lbs/year to 100,000 lbs/year, creating and maintaining 10 jobs.
• In Nunavut, $75,000 was provided to Uqsiq Communications, a 100% Inuit-owned company in Iqaluit, to purchase three-dimensional printing and manufacturing technology, transforming the business into the territory's first and only full-service 3D service provider, serving both the public and private sectors.

The Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES) is a whole-of-government strategy that continues to work toward the goal of increasing the number of women-owned businesses in Canada. Through this fund, CanNor provided over $415,000 to the Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada to support the development of an economic development strategy.

Departmental Result: Efficient and Predictable Environmental Review Process in the Territories

The mining sector is a major economic driver across the territories. It fosters growth in related sectors including industrial construction, communications, energy and transportation infrastructure, and commercial services. At CanNor, the Northern Projects Management Office (NPMO) works with industry, northern governments, communities, Indigenous Peoples, and other partners to promote sustainable and responsible resource development across the territories, supporting economic growth and long-term prosperity for Northerners and all Canadians.

The NPMO works to facilitate the environmental review process by coordinating federal input for proposed major development projects. NPMO has a mandate to improve the timeliness, predictability, and transparency of northern regulatory processes to foster sustainable resource development and a more stable and attractive investment climate. As the Crown consultation coordinator for major projects in the territories, NPMO proactively advocates for meaningful Indigenous participation in the environmental and socio-economic assessment process. NPMO provides information and guidance to Indigenous organizations to assist them in their participation in the environmental assessment and regulatory review process. NPMO also provides advice to proponents on initiating early and meaningful engagement with Indigenous groups.

In 2021-22, through NPMO, CanNor coordinated the Government of Canada's participation in eight territorial environmental assessments; five in the Yukon, one in the Northwest Territories, and two in Nunavut. NPMO coordinated federal representation in these assessments, including liaising between proponents, federal decision-makers, Indigenous Peoples, and the territorial regulatory boards, as well as maintaining the record of Crown consultation for these projects. In 2021-22, both the Meliadine Reconsideration project, in Nunavut, and the Coffee Gold Mine project, in the Yukon, were approved to proceed following environmental assessments conducted both within legislated timelines and in adherence to consultation requirements, despite ongoing challenges arising from COVID-19.

As part of its role as a convener and pathfinder, in 2021-22 NPMO facilitated approximately 380 interactions with federal departments, industry proponents, regulatory boards and Indigenous groups, including participation in board-organized public hearings and technical meetings, and coordination of Crown consultation activities. This included co-chairing the Intergovernmental Working Group on the Northern Mineral Sector, which met five times over the year to advance the federal government's recovery agenda, including advancing the Mineral Exploration North of 60 tax credit, addressing critical minerals and supply chain impacts, and undertaking research into territorial infrastructure and investment.

NPMO also continues to provide advisory services and issues management to companies seeking guidance on northern regulatory processes. As COVID-19 health measures resulted in cancellations or modifications to several key annual events, NPMO coordinated and participated in a variety of virtual meetings with industry, regulators, and investors, including:

• Hosting an investment webinar with the Korea Resources Corporation in July 2021. Over 30 potential investors and Korean government staff participated;
• Coordinating meetings with a variety of companies and organizations currently operating in the territories, including Cheetah Resources in the Northwest Territories, Agnico-Eagle Minerals in Nunavut, and the Newmont Corporation in the Yukon; and
• Organizing the Mackenzie Valley Operational Dialogue, in collaboration with Northern Affairs Organization at CIRNAC, to convene stakeholders in the Northwest Territories to discuss shared priorities of simplifying the regulatory process for mineral exploration in the territory, while continuing to respect the role of regulatory boards and uphold federal and territorial consultation obligations.

Pilimmaksaivik

CanNor hosts Pilimmaksaivik, the Federal Centre of Excellence for Inuit Employment in Nunavut. Pilimmaksaivik is responsible for coordinating a whole-of-government approach to building a representative federal public service in Nunavut, including upholding its commitment under Article 23 of the Nunavut Agreement. Pilimmaksaivik does this by reducing barriers for recruitment, designing and delivering training that is supportive of Inuit culture and values, and overseeing initiatives that support workplace wellness with an aim to increase Inuit representation across departments and agencies operating in Nunavut.

Currently, Inuit representation across the federal workforce in Nunavut is at 48%. Pilimmaksaivik continues to deliver on its mandate through intensive recruitment efforts such as the Inuksugait Resume Inventory, a platform for Nunavut Inuit to express interest and apply for work with the federal government.

Pilimmaksaivik also operates the Inuit Learning and Development Program (ILDP), a pre-employment and job training initiative aimed at helping Nunavut Inuit develop skills for potential jobs in the federal public service within the territory. In 2021-22, the fourth cohort of the ILDP was selected from a record-high 99 applications. Training for the ILDP focuses on priority development areas and transferable skills, and input from applicants is continuously integrated into program design and delivery.

The recently renamed Ilipallianiq Education Support Fund, overseen by Pilimmaksaivik, is currently providing funding to ten Inuit pursuing post-secondary studies that correlate with Government of Canada positions in Nunavut, connecting Inuit with more job opportunities within the federal government as a result. In 2021-22 one of these individuals obtained a Bachelor of Arts, and two more obtained Juris Doctor degrees.

Pilimmaksaivik also coordinates the Kittuaq Network (formerly known as the Inuit Employee Network), hosting quarterly meetings that include presentations from elders and Inuit leaders, as well as a designated workshop on promoting Post-Secondary Education where recipients of the Ilipallianiq Education Support Fund shared their own educational journeys. Pilimmaksaivik has also hosted and supported a variety of other initiatives, including, coordinating the Sivuliqtiurnimut Ilinniarniq Leadership Program in partnership with the Canada School of Public Service, and continuing to ensure employees have access to a variety of wellness supports to improve retention.

In addition, Pilimmaksaivik continues to organize training and cultural activities for federal employees to support the development of transferable skills across a variety of sectors. These include coordinating government-wide Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Cultural Immersion Days and guided cultural learning events. In partnership with Employment and Social Development Canada, Pilimmaksaivik also conducted a needs assessment to support proposals to access the Nunavut Implementation Panel Article 23 Training Fund, hosting 8 virtual focus groups over 2021-22, with the aim of informing future training and mentorship programming for Inuit.

Policy and Advocacy

One of CanNor's key business functions is to advocate for economic development in the territories by working with partners to align and sequence ongoing and new initiatives to optimize northern economic development, with a focus on advancing Indigenous-led economic development, and by serving as a voice for northern needs in federal processes.

In 2021-22, CanNor's Policy Division participated in a variety of fora to support other federal departments, advisory committees, territorial governments, and Indigenous organizations to advance the Government of Canada's priorities and federal policy initiatives in the territories. CanNor continued to raise awareness of the need to close the connectivity gap in the territories. including participating in a panel discussion on the issue at the 2021 Arctic Development Expo.

CanNor's Policy Division also plays a leadership role in the rural working group for the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), ensuring that territorial perspectives are represented in the Canadian case study for rural innovation. In 2021-22, CanNor policy organized virtual missions with northern stakeholders.

CanNor also supports other Government of Canada departments and agencies by sharing northern-based knowledge and expertise. This includes active participation in the Inuit-Crown Partnership Committee, a co-chair role within an economic working group under that Committee, and work undertaken to survey federal supports in place for Inuit economic development as part of broader implementation work being done for the Inuit Nunangat Policy. Under a shared minister, CanNor also worked closely with the Northern Affairs Organization of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada to provide support for the implementation of the Arctic and Northern Policy Framework and to help advance broader Government of Canada commitments, including economic reconciliation.

In 2022, CanNor also released its Evaluation report of the Northern Adult Basic Education Program, which concluded that there is a continued ongoing need for Adult Basic Education services in the territories. CanNor will continue to work with federal and territorial partners ensure Northerners have access to skills programming to prepare for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Consequently, agreements under NABEP are being renewed for one additional year to address skills gaps that exist in the territories and support the employability of working age Northerners by providing access to targeted basic education training.

Gender-based Analysis Plus

In 2021-22, CanNor continued to implement the GBA Plus Action Plan, focusing on development of internal GBA Plus tools and resources tailored to the Agency's functional areas.

CanNor continued providing COVID-19 relief programming to support small-and medium-sized businesses in the territories. CanNor leveraged both program data and external data from Statistics Canada and Women and Gender Equality Canada to address gaps and target investments toward sectors and businesses with higher concentrations of disproportionately-impacted diverse groups, including Indigenous Peoples and communities, as well as women, and youth.

CanNor works with Statistics Canada to obtain disaggregated data to inform decision-making to advance GBA Plus goals. CanNor's results and delivery mechanisms continue to be strengthened to better report on GBA Plus outcomes.

United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals

CanNor is a contributor to the Government of Canada's efforts to advance the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

IDEANorth makes foundational investments in economic infrastructure, sector development and capacity building to help position Northerners in the territories to take advantage of Canada's innovation economy. Under IDEANorth, CanNor invested over $31 million across the territories in 2021-22. Investment in these various projects helped to create and maintain jobs and economic opportunities to further these sustainable development goals, contributing towards:

• SDG #8 – [The promotion of] sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all.
  More specifically, CanNor's investments contributed toward SDG #8.3, the promotion of development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services.
• SDG #9 – [The building of] resilient infrastructure, inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and innovation.
  More specifically, CanNor's investments contributed toward SDG #9.1, the development of quality, reliable, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all.
• SDG #12 – [The ensuring of] sustainable consumption and production patterns.
  More specifically, CanNor's investments contributed toward SDG #12.6, the encouragement of companies, especially large and transnational companies, to adopt sustainable practices and to integrate sustainability information into their reporting cycle.
• SDG #2 – [The ensuring of] zero hunger.
  More specifically, CanNor's investments contributed towards SDG # 2.4, ensuring sustainable food production systems and implementing resilient agricultural practices that increase productivity and production, that help maintain ecosystems, and that strengthen capacity for adaptation to climate change.

Experimentation

In 2021-22, CanNor announced nine projects from across the territories that were selected to enter into Phase 1 of the Northern Food Innovation Challenge (NFIC). This challenge supports community-led projects for local and Indigenous food production, transformation, transportation and distribution to help enhance food security in the territories, with the goal of spurring innovation and highlighting new techniques.

As part of the Northern Isolated Communities Initiative program (NICI), this experimental initiative constitutes a new approach to addressing socio-economic challenges, and represents an investment of over $2 million from the Government of Canada in food security, starting in 2021-22. Of the nine projects, five are located in Nunavut, two in the Northwest Territories, and two in the Yukon.

These projects focus on different aspects of northern food insecurity and use innovative, community-driven solutions to address a variety of long-standing issues. These projects include testing emerging sectors for northern food production; providing financial support to hunters; creating new storage and processing facilities; training people in communities with new skills in harvesting, processing, and distribution; and creating new models for sharing traditional food knowledge. The Challenge is progressing towards Phase 2, where up to three successful participants will be provided with up to $1 million each to fund the further development of their respective projects. CanNor has organized an Advisory Committee comprised of Indigenous and non-Indigenous representatives from northern industry, academia, and government, to assist with the development and assessment of the projects.

Results achieved

The following table shows, for Economic Development in the Territories, the results achieved, the performance indicators, the targets and the target dates for 2021–22, and the actual results for the three most recent fiscal years for which actual results are available.

Financial, human resources and performance information for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency's Program Inventory is available in GC InfoBase.

Budgetary financial resources (dollars)

The following table shows, for economic development in the territories, budgetary spending for 2021–22, as well as actual spending for that year.

The difference between actual and planned spending is mainly due to additional funding received in Budget 2021 to address the economic impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic, delivered through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund, the Tourism Relief Fund, and the Jobs and Growth Fund. Financial, human resources and performance information for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency's Program Inventory is available in GC InfoBase.

Human resources (full-time equivalents)

The following table shows, in full‑time equivalents, the human resources the department needed to fulfill this core responsibility for 2021–22.

The difference between actual and planned full-time equivalents is mainly due to the hiring or replacement of a lower number of full-time equivalents than originally planned. Financial, human resources and performance information for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency's Program Inventory is available in GC InfoBase.

Financial statement highlights

The 2021–22 planned results information is provided in CanNor's Future-Oriented Statement of Operations and Notes, 2021–22.