On February 8, 2023, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Government of Nunavut signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen areas of collaboration, partnership, and future development.
The MOU was signed by the Honourable Andrew Furey, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, t
he Honourable P.J. Akeeagok, Premier of Nunavut, the Honourable Lisa Dempster, Minister of Labrador Affairs and Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation, and the Honourable Pamela Hakongak Gross, Deputy Premier, Government of Nunavut.
The people of Newfoundland and Labrador and Nunavut have personal, cultural and social relationships that have led to collaboration and partnerships. Both jurisdictions have strong Indigenous populations and share a like-minded approach to safe and sustainable Arctic development, focused on achieving mutual benefits for northern and Indigenous communities.
Newfoundland and Labrador and Nunavut share a desire to build on their commonalities through advancing innovation, enhancing economic and social development, and promoting diversity and inclusiveness to support and maintain vibrant, prosperous communities.
The MOU asserts a strategic alliance for the jurisdictions and recognizes their respective strengths and expertise towards enhancing economic and social development and deriving benefits as opportunities emerge in the Arctic region.
The governments have agreed to establish a Cooperation and Implementation Committee, which will be co-chaired by the Department of Labrador Affairs, on behalf of the Provincial Government, and the Department of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs, on behalf of Government of Nunavut. The committee will jointly develop a framework for cooperation and coordination at the governmental level in areas of mutual interest.
Signed MOU – Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and Government of Nunavut