Nukik Corporation welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Governments of Manitoba and Nunavut on July 7, 2026, marking a key step in advancing the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link (KHFL) as a strategic energy and economic corridor. The MOU reaffirms Manitoba’s commitment to provide 50 megawatts of firm electric capacity to the project.
Partnership and Collaboration
The MOU builds on years of collaboration among the Governments of Nunavut and Manitoba, Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI), the Kivalliq Inuit Association (KIA), and Nukik Corporation. It reinforces a shared commitment to advancing the KHFL, which is the most advanced northern intertie project in Canada. Fully Inuit-owned through Nukik Corporation, the project will deliver Nunavut’s first connection to Canada’s electricity grid and terrestrial fibre network.
“This MOU reinforces the strong partnership that has been built to advance this transformative nation-building project,” said Kono Tattuinee, President of the Kivalliq Inuit Association and majority owner of Nukik Corporation. “The Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link is about far more than infrastructure—it is a foundation for Inuit self-determination, long-term economic opportunity, and stronger connections between Nunavut and the rest of Canada.”
Project Impact and Benefits
The KHFL will provide critical infrastructure to strengthen energy security, improve connectivity, reduce reliance on imported diesel, and unlock long-term economic development across the Kivalliq region. Nunavut is Canada’s largest jurisdiction by land area yet remains the only region without an overland connection to the rest of Canada. The Kivalliq region currently consumes approximately 138 million litres of diesel annually for electricity generation while relying primarily on satellite communications. The KHFL offers a practical, long-term, domestic solution by connecting the region to clean, reliable Manitoba electricity and high-speed fibre infrastructure.
“The Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link is one of Canada’s most advanced Inuit-led projects and a clear nation-building opportunity for the country,” said Gloria Uluqsi, President of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. “This agreement reflects the shared commitment of Inuit and the Governments of Nunavut and Manitoba to continue advancing this important project. Continued collaboration and federal leadership will be important to realizing its full potential for future generations.”
Future Outlook
The MOU signing ceremony in Arviat, Nunavut, was attended by Nunavut Premier John Main, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew, KIA President Kono Tattuinee, and Nukik CEO Anne-Raphaëlle Audouin. The agreement marks another milestone in the progression of the KHFL, which aims to transform Nunavut’s energy and connectivity landscape while fostering economic growth and Inuit self-determination.
