From the Computer of
Rick Norlock, MP
Northumberland-Quinte West
www.ricknorlock.ca

 
-Staying Connected-
Investing in Our Northern Future
January 2010
Dear Constituent,

For the most part, this is looking like another typical Canadian January – a winter wonderland.

This month, I thought it would be appropriate to let you know about what your Government has been doing in Canada's arctic region.

We're investing $10.9 million in expanding a key hub for arctic research at Resolute Bay to improve our knowledge and understanding of Northern regions. We're helping northern communities develop adaptation plans to better understand and plan for the impacts of possible climate change.

And we're improving on the ability to defend our sovereignty over our Northern territories by improving our Northern naval capacity at Nanisivik.

I've included more information about these and more initiatives below for you if you're interested.

I wish you all the best on your endeavours in the new year.

Yours Truly,

- Rick
Helpful Links
Building Up Canada's Arctic
Expanding Northern Research
As part of Canada's Economic Action Plan, your Government is enhancing crucial federal infrastructure in the North. We're enhancing our internationally renowned research facility in Resolute Bay by investing over $10.9 million to upgrade and expand it.
For more information - click here.

Investing in Green Projects in the North
We're combining new scientific studies of the Arctic with traditional knowledge to make sure Northern communities have the information they need to adapt to potential climate change. Climate change adaptation plans are being developed for Arviat and Whale Cove as well as Kugluktuk and Cambridge Bay.
For more information - click here.

Improving Arctic Naval Infrastructure
We're continuing to modernize the Canadian Forces by preparing to construct new naval infrastructure for the Nanisivik Naval Facility. This is a part of our Canada First Defence Strategy to make sure our Forces have the facilities they need to meet the challenges of the 21st Century.
For more information - click here.
 
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