Two years after the Government of Nunavut launched the Nunavut 3000 housing plan, progress is being made, with 394 units completed and 322 more under construction across the territory. The $2.6-billion initiative aims to build 3,000 units by 2030. Nunavut Housing Corp. (NHC) has been a key player, receiving $109.7 million from the 2025-26 capital spending plan. Of the planned units, around 1,400 will be public housing, with the majority of the costs covered by the Nunavut government, Inuit associations, and private sector partners, who are contributing $900 million. Co-investments with Inuit organizations, community groups, and private companies will account for about 900 units.
In his legislative update, Finance Minister Lorne Kusugak highlighted that public housing is critical in 19 out of 25 communities, especially in Kinngait and Rankin Inlet, where the need for housing would require an 89% and 80% increase, respectively. The housing shortage is severe in many areas, although Sanikiluaq and Grise Fiord have relatively smaller needs. The Nunavut 3000 plan is seen as a significant step forward, with Kusugak acknowledging the challenges ahead but committing to continue building at a faster pace than previous governments.
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