Matt Gemmel, executive director of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, says there’s a “risk” a federal Arctic infrastructure push will only benefit large communities. (Photo by Arty Sarkisian)
Federal government needs to invest in "uninteresting" infrastructure like roads and runways, Matt Gemmel says
The federal government’s focus on large infrastructure projects risks leaving the needs of smaller communities behind, says the executive director of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
Qikiqtarjuaq Arctic Co-op employees Lasaloosie and Monica Kukseak are among the last people voters in Monday’s Nunavut territorial election at Qikiqtarjuaq’s sole polling station. Voters went to the community hall before it shut down for the day at 7 p.m. In the riding of Uqqummiut the choice is between incumbent Mary Killiktee and challenger Gordon Kautuk. There is no specific issue that’s important to Kukseaks, but they feel like all citizens “must” vote in every election, Monica Kukseak says. (Photo by Arty Sarkisian)