Today, in a major milestone for Canada’s North, the Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the redevelopment and re-establishment of the Hope Bay Project in Nunavut. The Minister welcomed the announcement by Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (Agnico Eagle) of its more than $2-billion investment approval for the construction of the mine, which is one of strategic importance for Canada. The Hope Bay Mine is projected to increase Canada’s exports by $2.6 billion annually and support close to 2,000 jobs, along with providing significant economic benefits to Indigenous organizations and partners, including the Kitikmeot Inuit Association.