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Publication Date: April 1, 2026 - 04:00

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Nunavut has 1 year left before devolution comes into effect. Is the territory ready?

April 1, 2026

The Canadian government will transfer control of Nunavut's land and resources to the territory next April. But there are many big changes to be worked out before the transfer date. Some federal jobs will be transferred to the Nunavut government, a new department responsible for land and resources will be established, and Ottawa still needs to remediate contaminated sites on federal land.



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