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Alberta, Saskatchewan premiers push for port-to-port corridor
Yesterday, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith again spoke about the benefit of economic corridors connecting Western Canada. As reported by Emma Graney in The Globe and Mail , "Western premiers want Ottawa to support the development of the economic corridor between the Port of Prince Rupert and Hudson Bay, connecting in Churchill, Man. [at Arctic Gateway Group 's port] and ultimately tying into the proposed Grays Bay Road and Port proj
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Jun 17
GNWT update on Arctic Security Corridor
NWT Deputy Premier Caroline Wawzonek provided an update yesterday on the Arctic Security Corridor and the work of the Government of Northwest Territories to connect the NWT to the Port of Grays Bay. Minister Wawzonek said that the territory also stands to benefit from a renewed focus on Arctic security, among federal officials in Ottawa. "The extent that they're talking about Grays Bay, you're gonna need to connect that. And that's where the [South Slave Geological Provi
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Jun 12


Baseline environmental research
WKR is conducting baseline data collection programs to understand environmental conditions along the proposed Grays Bay Road and Port....
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Jun 11
CBC profile of "major projects Canada's leaders hope to fast-track"
CBC News profiled the Grays Bay Road and Port Project as one of the "major projects Canada's leaders hope to fast-track". Grays Bay was featured along with Wind West, Arctic Gateway Group 's Port of Churchill, a Northwest coast bitumen pipeline, Pathways Alliance 's carbon capture pipeline, and the Ring of Fire critical minerals development. Read the full story here.
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Jun 4
Nunatsiaq News: Carney points to Grays Bay as key nation-building project
Nunavut Premier PJ Akeeagok and WKR CEO Brendan Bell spoke to Nunatsiaq News about the Grays Bay Project, and the continued support the project has received from PM Mark Carney and NTI President Jeremy Tunraluk . Premier Akeeagok : "I was reflecting back to all the leaders that had and continue to push this major project forward. It was a great day for Nunavut to be recognized as an opportunity for these big nation-building [projects] to happen in the Arctic." CEO
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Jun 3
CBC interview with NWT Premier Simpson
NWT Premier R.J. Simpson spoke with CBC 's Rosemary Barton yesterday regarding the Arctic Security Corridor -- a road through the Northwest Territories to the Port of Grays Bay. R.J. Simpson : "One of the projects that we are pursuing, and Nunavut is involved as well, because it crosses our border, is a road up through the Slave Geological Province, a very resource rich part of the territory, that would go into Nunavut and connect to a deep-sea port at Grays Bay. That’s
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Jun 2
Throne Speech and PM Interview
Today, King Charles III delivered the Speech from the Throne to open the Parliament of Canada. The King reiterated the Government of Canada's commitment to "invest to strengthen its presence in the North, which is an integral part of Canada, as this region faces new threats" and to "the creation of long-term wealth and prosperity with Indigenous Peoples." Following the Speech from the Throne, Prime Minister Mark Carney provided more details on these commitments. In an inter
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May 27


Western Premiers' Joint Communique
The Western Premiers' meeting concluded with a communique clearly supporting Grays Bay and the Arctic Security Corridor. This joint...
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May 22
Western Premiers' Conference
As the Western Premier's meeting in Yellowknife comes to a close, WKR notes the strong support across Canada for Arctic security and sovereignty infrastructure that can accelerate the Western Canadian economy. The Arctic Security Corridor and the Port of Grays Bay is specifically supported in the communique to be released from the meeting, and at today's press conference we heard support from many voices. Premier PJ Akeeagok of Nunavut: "I look to the corridor discussion we
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May 22


Geotechnical Drilling Completed
WKR has completed a geotechnical drilling program at the Port of Grays Bay at the future sites of the wharves, small craft harbour, and...
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May 13
2025 Federal Election
Congratulations to Nunavut's Lori Idlout and NWT's Rebecca Alty and on their election successes. WKR looks forward to working with both of them to build the Arctic Security Corridor. Also thanks to Kimberly Fairman , Kelvin Kotchilea, James T Arreak MBA , and Kilikvak Kabloona for putting their names forward in the service of Northerners. Running for public office is difficult, especially given the vast distances in the North, and their efforts are appreciated.
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Apr 29


WKR - KC meeting in Cambridge Bay
WKR CEO Brendan Bell and COO Elliot Holland were in Cambridge Bay today for a meeting with the management and Board of Kitikmeot...
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Apr 24


Liberal Party Support for Grays Bay
Today, the Liberal Party of Canada released " Canada Strong ," their 2025 Election Platform. Page 2 of the 67 page Liberal Platform...
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Apr 19


Conservative Party Support for Grays Bay
On April 17, Chris Warkentin, Conservative candidate for Grande Prairie, announced the second phase of the Conservative Party of Canada...
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Apr 19
CBC's "The National" reports on Grays Bay
CBC/Radio-Canada 's The Nationa l broadcast featured the Grays Bay Road and Port project in its in-depth reporting on Arctic security. The report includes interviews with Nunavut Premier PJ Akeeagok , Arctic security expert Rob Huebert , Inuvialuit Regional Corporation Chair Duane (ningaqsiq) Smith (anisaluk) , Sakku Investments Corporation CEO David Kakuktinniq , and NWT & NU Chamber of Mines VP Alex Buchan . Watch the full clip here.
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Apr 15
Financial Post article featuring WKR CEO
WKR CEO Brendan Bell is featured in Joe O'Connor 's new piece in the Financial Post . " Want Canada to Win? Unlock the Arctic Now. Donald Trump has forced a new urgency on the campaign trail and up and down the country to unleash the North’s potential or risk Arctic sovereignty and a northern treasure house of resources."
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Apr 8


Small Vessel Operator training in Kugluktuk
WKR partnered with the Western Arctic Marine Training Center and the Kitikmeot Inuit Association to offer Transport Canada 's Small...
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Mar 29


PM Carney Speaks on National Significance of Grays Bay Project
Prime Minister Mark Carney again spoke to the national importance of the Port of Grays Bay following his meeting with Canada's Premiers this afternoon. PM Carney committed that Canada will "work with provinces and other stakeholders and indigenous groups to identify projects of national significance, and accelerate the timeline to build them... One project, one review, it's time to build. Some examples include ... the Ring of Fire in Ontario, in partnership with indigeno
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Mar 21


Inuit Advisory Group meeting
On March 21, WKR held an Inuit Advisory Group (IAG) meeting in Kugluktuk. WKR's Kassidy Koaha-Laube and Gavin Law led the meeting with...
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Mar 21
Leaders Support Grays Bay
As the Canadian federal election nears, leaders continue to express their support for the Grays Bay Road and Port Project, within the Arctic Security Corridor. Prime Minister Mark Carney , speaking March 20 in Edmonton , said that the First Ministers Meeting on March 21 will be about “building energy corridors and trade corridors, including potentially from here through to Nunavut, so we have additional deep-water ports and opportunities there.” PM Carney further remarked
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Mar 19
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