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Intergovernmental Affairs provides leadership and coordination for the management and development of strategies, policies and initiatives relevant to international, federal, provincial and territorial government relations. It manages relationships with aboriginal, circumpolar, and international organizations. It coordinates matters related to programs and services for Seniors. It is also responsible for the establishment of and support for the new network of Government Liaison Officers in communities throughout Nunavut.

Objectives

• Enhance and foster strong working relationships with other governments.

• Coordinate the development of government strategies, policies and initiatives relating to Nunavut’s federal, provincial and territorial relations.

• Coordinate GN participation in international relations related to international affairs and international trade policy.

• Coordinate GN internal trade policy.

• Coordinate GN activities relating to the GN relationship with Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated and regional Inuit organizations.

• Coordinate GN implementation of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, the Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement, and the Eeyou Marine Region Land Claims Agreement. • Coordinate the GN’s relationship with Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development

Canada and other federal departments and agencies.

• Participate in and coordinate the GN’s roles in Arctic institutions including the Inuit Circumpolar Council (Canada) and the Arctic Council.

• Coordinate GN positions and participate in federal and provincial negotiations on overlapping land claims.

• Provide the public with an initial government point-of-contact in every community. • Coordinate activities pertaining to programs and services delivered by the Government of

Nunavut for Seniors.

• Coordinate positions and lead devolution negotiations for the Government of Nunavut.

Department of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs

Programs Budget ($000) 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 Intergovernmental Relations 1,030 1,031 1,031 1,031

Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) is responsible for liaising with other GN departments; and territorial, provincial and federal governments. It serves the GN by participating in preparations for intergovernmental activities such as the Northern Premiers’ Forum, Western Premiers’ Conference, Council of the Federation, and First Ministers’ meetings. IGR leads Nunavut’s participation in the development of international and national rules of trade. IGR is also responsible for the development of guidelines for territorial protocol and procedures to be followed at events organized by the territorial government.

Aboriginal & Circumpolar Affairs 1,443 1,443 1,443 1,443

Aboriginal & Circumpolar Affairs manages and advises on government policies and positions relating to the implementation of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement; relations with Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated; the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Aboriginal Affairs Working Group; and relations with the federal, provincial and territorial governments on other aboriginal land claims that overlap with Nunavut.

Circumpolar Affairs is responsible for the coordination of Arctic Council related work, bilateral relations with circumpolar governments, regions and organizations; and relations with circumpolar indigenous groups.

Government Liaison 3,750 3,663 3,663 3,663

At the community level, the Government Liaison Officer is the first point-of-contact with our government. These individuals ensure that government services can be more easily accessed in every community. The division will establish and maintain active two-way communications with the public and provide easier access to programs and services. The Division also has responsibility for senior citizen issues in Nunavut.

Total, Intergovernmental Affairs 6,223 6,137 6,137 6,137

Priorities (2014-15)

• Work with the governments of the Northwest Territories and Yukon, Inuit Circumpolar Council, Gwich’in Council International and the Arctic Athabascan Council to provide a northern voice to Canada’s 2013-15 chairmanship of the Arctic Council.

Status: The Premier attended the ICC General Assembly in Inuvik in July 2014. The

department continued to consult with ICC and other permanent participants with respect to issues arising at Working Group and Senior Arctic Officials meetings.

• Assist with hosting Arctic Council Working Group meetings and Senior Arctic Officials meetings in Nunavut.

Status: The Government of Nunavut has assisted with hosting various Arctic Council

meetings including Arctic Council Advisory Committee, Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna, Arctic Economic Forum and Task Force on Black Carbon and Methane. It will host a

Department of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs

“Evidence-Base for Promoting Mental Wellness and Resilience to Address Suicide in Circumpolar Communities” symposium.

• Continued implementation of the Eeyou Marine Region Land Claim Agreement, Nunavik Inuit Land Claim Agreement and Nunavut Land Claim Agreement.

Status: The GN continues to participate in implementation meetings and nominations of

boards for both claims groups.

• Coordinate the Government of Nunavut’s participation in the Annual Meeting of Federal- Provincial-Territorial Minsters responsible for International Trade.

Status: GN participated in the Ministers meeting. Officials also participated in C-Trade

meetings held in June 2014 and October 2014 during which international trade issues were discussed.

• Coordinate the Government of Nunavut’s participation at the Committee on Internal Trade.

Status: GN Officials participated regularly as observers in Internal Trade meetings. The

Premier participated as an observer in the annual meeting of the Committee on Internal Trade in November 2014.

• Coordinate Premier’s attendance at the 2014 Council of the Federation meeting, 2014 Western Premiers meeting and 2014 Northern Premiers Forum.

Status: Premier Taptuna hosted the Western Premiers’ meeting in July 2014 in Iqaluit.

Premier also participated in the 2014 Northern Premiers’ Forum in Yellowknife. The Northern Premiers released their renewed Northern Vision in September 2014. Premier Taptuna participated in the 2014 Council of the Federation meeting in Charlottetown in August 2014.

• Renew the protocol with Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated and continue to work on matters of mutual interest to Nunavummiut.

Status: A protocol and work plan has been drafted for review by both parties.

• Ensure government services are available to all Nunavummiut in a timely and effective manner through the Government Liaison Officer Program.

Status: The Government Liaison Officer program continues to provide program support to Nunavummiut as well as internal and external government organizations. As of fiscal year 2014-2015, the department has GLO personnel on site in 23 of 25 communities.

Priorities (2015-16)

• Continued implementation of the Eeyou Marine Region Land Claim Agreement, Nunavik Inuit Land Claim Agreement and Nunavut Land Claim Agreement.

• Coordinate the Government of Nunavut’s participation in various meetings, such as the 2015 Arctic Council Ministerial meeting, the Annual Meeting of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers responsible for Internal Trade, and the Committee on Internal Trade.

Department of Executive and Intergovernmental Affairs

• Coordinate Premier’s attendance at the 2015 Council of the Federation meeting and 2015 Western Premiers meeting, and host the 2015 Northern Premiers Forum.

• Within the Aajiiqatigiinniq framework, continue to work with NTI on matters of mutual interest to Nunavummiut.

• Continue to participate in the Immigration Federal Provincial and Territorial Secretariat in order to inform Nunavut’s immigration policy.

• Continue active participation in the Aboriginal Affairs Working Group including in the housing sub-group.

• Participate in the Council of Federation’s Task Force on Aging.

• Coordinate and promote existing programs and services available to Seniors.

Priorities (2016-17)

• Continue to work with NTI on matters of mutual interests to Nunavummiut.

• Continue to work closely with NTI to ensure that government obligations under the NLCA are implemented and that Inuit concerns are reflected in government policy.

• Participate with other departments and Government of Canada in marking the opening of the Canadian High Arctic Research Station in Cambridge Bay.

• Participate in the Council of Federation’s Task Force on Aging

• Coordinate and promote existing programs and services available to Seniors.

Priorities (2017-18)

• Participate in, and organization of, celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of Confederation.

• Continue to actively participate in intergovernmental fora at the executive level but also in the policy areas of trade, immigration, circumpolar affairs and aboriginal affairs for which the division is responsible.

• Continue to enhance and provide one stop government services to all Nunavummiut in a timely and effective manner through the Government Liaison Officer Program.

• Participate in the Council of Federation’s Task Force on Aging

• Coordinate and promote existing programs and services available to Seniors.

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