Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Anandasangaree Unveils Funds for Nunavut Housing
A CanNor contribution of up to $6 million supports the construction of a modular housing facility in Arviat
Affordable housing is a priority for Nunavut. Communities across the territory face some of the most expensive shipping, material and labour costs for housing construction in Canada. The Government of Canada is working with Inuit, the territorial government and local businesses to develop Nunavut-based solutions that will see more Nunavummiut have their own home.
Today, the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced a federal investment of up to $6 million to Sakku Properties Ltd. (SPL) to support construction of a modular housing factory in Arviat, Nunavut. This includes purchasing and shipping materials and the installation of the building’s steel structure, roof, and envelope.
Once the factory begins operations later in 2025, 40 full-time employees will support operations. The factory is expected to produce approximately 40 homes a year. SPL will also incorporate a training program to invest in training local skilled trades persons to help support operations while boosting the number of Inuit employees in the construction industry throughout the Kivalliq region.
The Government of Canada, through CanNor, continues to support innovative projects that grow northern housing businesses, lower housing costs, and provide a new venue for the development of a skilled workforce.
https://www.canada.ca/en/northern-economic-development/news/2025/02/minister-anandasangaree-announces-funding-for-nunavut-housing-construction.html