Northern businesses and organizations wanting to access CanNor funding can now submit ideas for projects that align with the Agency’s programs

“Northerners bring forward innovative and bold ideas, driving positive change and fostering the growth of their communities. As CanNor celebrates its 15 years of working with partners across the territories, the annual Expression of Interest is part of our government’s partnership with Northerners as they work to achieve their ambitions and improve communities. The projects that will come out of this years’ EOI will shape and transform the North.”

- The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor

• CanNor launches an annual Expression of Interest (EOI) to help identify projects that could be eligible for support through CanNor’s various funding programs.

• The EOI process will begin on October 15, 2024 for projects starting after March 31, 2025. Eligible businesses and organizations have until Monday, November 18 at 11:59 p.m. (PST) to submit an EOI.

• The following are eligible to submit an EOI:

  • small- and medium-sized enterprises;
  • not-for-profit associations and organizations with a project that will provide economic benefits to one or more of the territories; and
  • non-federal entities or other levels of government, public or private, Indigenous or non-Indigenous, that work to promote economic development in the territories.

• EOI submissions are screened as efficiently as possible while ensuring fairness, transparency and precision. Each project is screened based on the criteria outlined in the submission form, which is available online in various accessible formats.

• Priority will be given to projects that address one or more of the following business and community economic development priorities:

  • Innovative Housing Solutions
  • Diversification and Innovation
  • Infrastructure Investments and Development
  • Resource Development
  • Skilled Workforce
  • Tourism Growth
  • Food Security
  • Arts, Culture and Film Sectors
  • Artificial Intelligence Solutions

• Interested businesses and organizations are encouraged to complete an EOI submission online or reach out to one of CanNor’s Regional Offices to discuss ideas.

Related products

• Pan-Territorial Growth Strategy: Working together for a better future

Associated links

• 2025-2026 Expression of Interest
• Expression of Interest Guide
• Expression of Interest Form
• Contact CanNor’s Regional Offices

Kyle Allen
Director of Communications, Parliamentary Affairs and Issues Management
Office of the Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister Responsible for PrairiesCan, and Minister Responsible for CanNor
kyle.allen@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca

CanNor Communications
infonorth-infonord@cannor.gc.ca

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