Infrastructure is top of mind for northern business and community leaders as a multi-day trade show dedicated to the future of Canada's North gets underway in Winnipeg. Hundreds of people gathered at the city's Victoria Inn for the opening of the 2026 Northern Perspectives conference Friday. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement"It's all about investing in Canada's North," Churchill Mayor Mike Spence said at the conference. A panel presided over by Nunavut Deputy Premier George Hickes focused on exploring the strategic relationship between Manitoba and the northern territory. LISTEN | Premier Wab Kinew gives update on Churchill project:Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said last week, a major Canadian energy company is considering investing in the Churchill project.

Source: CBC News February 07, 2026 16:39 UTC