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ABOUT US: PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE April 2008 
To say that natural resource development in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories is a key economic activity for these regions is an understatement. Exploration and mining have long been a part of the history of the North. In the Northwest Territories major mining activity dates back to the 1930’s with the development of the Eldorado Mine which focused on radium, uranium, silver and copper. Over the years many mines grew across the region taking gold, uranium, tungsten, lead, zinc, silver and, most recently, diamonds from some of the most extreme environments on the planet. In Nunavut the story is very similar. With nickel and copper coming out of the ground at the Rankin Inlet mine in 1957 to the modern day search for gold, iron ore and diamonds, this activity has become the fastest growing economic sector in the Territory. In the South, the development of Alberta’s oil sands has been a significant economic driver for the Province as well as for the many workers who travel across the country to provide the much needed talent to build and operate the extraction and upgrading facilities required for these projects. Canadian North is proud of its role as a partner in these important activities. Most mine sites are accessible, at best, by a seasonal winter road. They rely heavily upon the ability of our airline to transport the workers and supplies which are vital to their operations. Likewise the oil sands developments. We take this responsibility very seriously and have developed a well-deserved reputation for expertise and competence in providing specialized air services into these remote locations. In recognition of the importance of all resource activity in the North and the South we take our hats off to those involved in the exploration, oil and gas and mining sectors. There are very few industries which require such foresight, fortitude and faith to achieve their business objectives. The magnitude of the projects, the logistical challenges, the sheer ingenuity required to turn an exploration dream into a mining or production reality are almost beyond the comprehension of most people. And yet, the men and women who work in this field go quietly about their business, building strong futures for a great many Northerners. Please join us in thanking them. Travel well. President's Message Archives
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