Qanijijuq : Preparing for the journey

As a continuation of this and other work to influence the expenditures made under the SINED program, the NEF became involved in the development of the Nunavut Investment Plan, announced in November 2005. [...] This plan is based on the objectives of the Strategy and provides the direction for spending under the program. [...] This has resulted in the youngest population in Canada with the median age of 22 years compared to 37.6 for the nation as a whole.1 Unlike most other parts of Canada, the majority of residents in Nunavut (67.5 per cent) live in rural communities compared to the national rate of 20 per cent. [...] Growth is possible in the adventure, cultural, ecological, and sports tourism markets as well as the 1. The median age refers to the age in which half of the population is over and the other half under this age. [...] The challenge is to ensure that the public programs in place provide them with the education they require upon graduation, and to foster growth within the economy in order that jobs are available as they join the workforce.