# Canada Awards Arctic Bay Harbour Contract

Public Services and Procurement Canada awarded Pilitak Enterprises Ltd. the contract to build a multi-use small craft harbour in Arctic Bay, Nunavut, with a project investment of more than CAD $77 million. Announced October 2, 2026, the completed award covers harbour infrastructure including a breakwater, launch ramp, wharves, and dredging; construction is scheduled for 2026–2029, with operations anticipated by the 2030 open-water season. The contract includes an Inuit benefits plan for local training and employment, while the Government of Canada’s broader 2026 commitment of nearly $1 billion to harbour infrastructure may create additional opportunities across the country.

- The project investment is **more than CAD $77 million**; the contract value was not separately specified. The award is complete, so this specific contract is not an open bidding opportunity.
- Marine construction firms can use the project scope and schedule to assess capacity for northern harbour work, including breakwater, wharf, launch-ramp, and dredging activities.
- The Inuit benefits plan makes local training and employment part of this project’s delivery. Companies pursuing similar work should account for local workforce benefits in their planning.
- The broader harbour infrastructure commitment may lead to future procurements in Canada; contractors with relevant marine infrastructure capabilities can assess their readiness for those opportunities.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 02, 2026

### Government Entities
- Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
- Government of Canada
- Hamlet of Arctic Bay

### Vendors
- Pilitak Enterprises Ltd. (awardee)

### Key Quotes
> In a northern community, a harbour is how people reach the water they live on. This will support fishing, hunting and the movement of goods and people for years to come.
> — Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries

### Sources
- [Government of Canada invests in new small craft harbour in Arctic Bay, Nunavut, enhancing marine access and local opportunities](https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/government-of-canada-invests-in-new-small-craft-harbour-in-arctic-bay-nunavut-enhancing-marine-access-and-local-opportunities-896081032.html) - newswire.ca