22 August 2024
Toronto, Ontario, August 22, 2024 – Canadian North Resources Inc. (“the Company,” TSXV: CNRI; OTCQX: CNRSF; FSE: EO0 (E-O-zero)) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant for its Community Engagement Support Program(“CESP”) from the Government of Nunavut, represented by the Minister of the Department of Economic Development & Transportation (EDT).
The CESP aims to support the Company’s ongoing community engagement activities in Nunavut through contributions to cover costs associated with engagement and consultation work required during the permitting and regulatory stages of an exploration project.
Under CESP, the Company has signed the CESP Contribution Agreement (“the Agreement”) that the Government of Nunavut will contribute $98,875, with an initial payment of $49,437.50, which has just been received. The balance is expected upon the submission of a final report to be completed on January 31, 2025.
The funds will be used to facilitate community engagement activities, including community site visits and focus groups at Ferguson Lake, translation of materials to ensure all communications are accessible and inclusive, and professional services related to community outreach. The Company has planned the community engagement program and the environmental reconnaissance study for the Ferguson Lake project to be conducted late this summer.
Dr. Kaihui Yang, the Company’s President and CEO, emphasized the importance of this Agreement: “We are committed to building strong, respectful, and productive relationships with the people of Nunavut. This support from the Government of Nunavut is pivotal in ensuring that our exploration activities are aligned with the values and expectations of local communities.”