Grays Bay Road and Port

Why it is listed

Federal funding. Federal funding stated: funding

Through the First and Last Mile Fund, planning and preconstruction work for the West Kitikmeot Resources Corporation’s Grays Bay Road and Port project has been conditionally approved for up to $50 million.Source, read Oct. 3, 2026

ProponentThe Grays Bay Road and Port will be delivered through West Kitikmeot Resources Corporation, a partnership between the Kitikmeot Inuit Association and private investors.Source, read Oct. 3, 2026

Status

the project is currently undergoing an assessment by the Board pursuant to the Nunavut Planning and Project Assessment ActSource, read Oct. 3, 2026

Roadmap

1. Impact Statement submitted to Nunavut Impact Review BoardCurrent step

   March 1, 2026

   On March 1, 2026, West Kitikmeot Resources Corp. submitted the Impact Statement for the Grays Bay Road and Port Project to the Nunavut Impact Review BoardSource, read Oct. 3, 2026

2. Referred to Major Projects OfficeDone

   11 days after the previous step.

   March 12, 2026

   On March 12, 2026, the project was referred to the Major Projects Office (MPO).Source, read Oct. 3, 2026

3. Up to $50 million conditionally approved (First and Last Mile Fund)Done

   2 months after the previous step.

   May 20, 2026

   On May 20, 2026, the Government of Canada announced up to $50 million through the First and Last Mile Fund for planning and preconstruction work.Source, read Oct. 3, 2026

4. Process toward Building Canada Act listing initiatedDone

   35 days after the previous step.

   June 24, 2026

   On June 24, 2026, the Government of Canada announced the initiation of the process towards potential listing of the GBRP as a project of national interest under the Building Canada Act (BCA).Source, read Oct. 3, 2026

5. Listing consultations beginDone

   about 1 month earlier than the previous step.

   June 2026

   In June 2026, MPO began consultations with Indigenous communities, the territorial government, and with federal permitting departments, as a part of the process towards assessing the potential listing of GBRPSource, read Oct. 3, 2026

6. Governor in Council listing decisionNot yet reached

   Time from the previous step is not stated.

   Date not stated. Not estimated: fewer than five projects date both this step and the previous one.

   with the intent for the Minister of One Canadian Economy to make a recommendation for Governor in Council decision by the end of the year.Source, read Oct. 3, 2026

Funding

• $50 million Funding

No over-budget estimate. These are the commitments the official pages state. None is an original budget set beside a later cost for the same work.

FundingThrough the First and Last Mile Fund, planning and preconstruction work for the West Kitikmeot Resources Corporation’s Grays Bay Road and Port project has been conditionally approved for up to $50 million.Source, read Oct. 3, 2026

Laws named in the sources

Bills

• C-39 (45-1), Building Canada Strong Actin progress · 2Names “Building Canada Act” in its summary, the act this project is listed or considered under.
• C-5 (45-1), One Canadian Economy Actlaw · 6Names “Building Canada Act” in its long title, the act this project is listed or considered under.

Sources

• Major Projects Office page for this project
• Canada invests in Arctic infrastructure to bring critical minerals to market and strengthen Northern communities - Canada.caRead Oct. 3, 2026
• Canada Initiates Process to List Major Projects under the Building Canada Act - Canada.caRead Oct. 3, 2026
• Prime Minister Carney announces ambitious new plan to defend, build, and transform the North | Prime Minister of CanadaRead Oct. 3, 2026
• Building Canada Act – Projects of National Interest - One Canadian Economy - Canada.caRead Oct. 3, 2026
• Major Projects OfficeThe office list this project is drawn from.