# Environment Canada Seeks Inuit Contractor for Nunavut Cleanup

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) plans to issue a remediation contract in fall 2026 targeting Inuit-owned companies for the decommissioning and environmental cleanup of the Isachsen High Arctic Weather Station in Nunavut. Cleanup activities are scheduled to begin in summer 2027 and will span approximately four years, focusing on waste fuel removal, hazardous materials abatement, demolition, and waste zone capping to mitigate environmental and health risks.

- **Why this matters:** This contract represents a significant opportunity for Inuit-owned businesses specializing in environmental remediation and hazardous waste management in the Arctic region.
- The multi-year project requires expertise in remote site cleanup under challenging Arctic conditions, emphasizing compliance with federal environmental standards.
- Procurement professionals should prepare for the fall 2026 solicitation release and consider partnerships or capacity building to meet the specialized requirements.
- This initiative aligns with federal commitments to environmental stewardship and Indigenous economic participation in northern infrastructure projects.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Environment
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 18, 2026

### Government Entities
- Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)

### Sources
- [Federal government seeks Inuit company to clean up Nunavut High Arctic weather station | Spare News | pentictonherald.ca](https://www.pentictonherald.ca/spare_news/article_646c15d3-0243-5063-b8cb-49e1071be39c.html) - Penticton Herald