From the Computer of
Merv Tweed, MP
Brandon-Souris
www.mervtweed.com

-Staying Connected-

Investing in Our Northern Future

January 2010

Dear Constituent,

For the most part, this is looking like another typical Canadian January - A cold one.

This month, I thought it would be appropriate to let you know a little bit about what our government's 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 our 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 hope for the rest of the winter you and your family keep warm and healthy (despite the weather).

Best regards,

- Merv

Building Up Canada's Arctic

Expanding Northern Research:
As part of Canada's Economic Action Plan, Stephen Harper's government is enhancing crucial federal infrastructure in the North. We're improving 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:
Highlighting our commitment of ensuring Canada's security and exercising our sovereignty in the North, 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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