IQALUIT, Nunavut — As Nunavut approaches the 20th anniversary of its creation, the territory has tabled a mostly stand-pat budget that plans modest spending increases to fight some of its social problems. New social spending includes almost $5 million for addictions and trauma treatment, including what would be the territory’s first recovery centre. “Many communities, families and individuals in Nunavut struggle with the adverse impacts of substance use and related personal trauma,” said Hickes. Mining will represent about one-fifth of the territory’s economy. Hickes told the legislature that the federal government’s carbon tax is likely to take about $15 million from Nunavut.

Source: National Post February 20, 2019 20:15 UTC