Voter turnout in the North lagged behind the national average of 68 per cent, with 36.8 per cent of the electorate casting ballots in Nunavut and 46.4 per cent in Nunavik, according to preliminary Elections Canada figures. (Photo courtesy of Elections Canada)
Higher turnout in Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou despite polling problems in some communities
Voter turnout in Canada’s North fell well below the national participation rate in Monday’s federal election, according to unofficial results released by Elections Canada. In Nunavut, 36.
Announcement includes $6 billion for Arctic radar system; $420 million for Canadian Armed Forces; and $253 million in investments for Nunavut infrastructure