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Authentic Nunavut

Tue, 03/16/2010 - 20:08 — melanie

Developed in partnership with the artists of Nunavut, the Authentic Nunavut logo* symbolizes the Arctic land, which is the central inspiration for their work. The image captures the elemental spirit expressed in Nunavut art. 

 

The Nuna Tag enhances the value of Nunavut arts and crafts. The message of the Authentic Nunavut brand is that all artwork bearing the Nuna Tag is genuine and hand made by a Nunavut artist. Buyers will keep it for easy reference and as proof of a work’s origin. The Authentic Nunavut brand and logo are available to all retailers who register for the program. And it’s free to register!


How you benefit

Using the Nuna Tag on Nunavut arts and crafts in your gallery:

• certifies their authenticity as works from Nunavut

• provides a recognizable image for all Nunavut arts and crafts

• promotes genuine Nunavut arts and crafts over imitations

• distinguishes Nunavut arts and crafts from those of other Arctic regions


Marketing materials carrying the Authentic Nunavut logo are now available. There will be nominal fees for the hang tags and stickers:

• brand logo stickers for use on tags attached to current stock of authentic Nunavut arts and crafts. Cost: $5.00 per sheet (96 stickers per sheet)

• hang tags (Nuna Tags) for use with new works. Cost $15.00 for 100 tags; $150.00 for 1000 tags


If you receive a shipment of Nunavut arts and crafts and the artists have identified their work with a Nuna Tag, please support the brand by keeping the tag and the piece together.


To register to use the new logo for Nunavut arts and crafts or for more information about our branding program, contact:


Senior Advisor for Arts and Traditional Economy

Department of Economic Development and Transportation
Government of Nunavut

1-888-975-5999 or 867-975-7800

authenticnunavut@gov.nu.ca


*This logo is a registered trademark owned by the Government of Nunavut on behalf of Nunavut artists.

Canadian Chamber of Commerce response to the Speech from the Throne

Tue, 03/16/2010 - 19:40 — melanie

The following was distributed to the Baffin Regional Chamber of Commerce from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in response to the Speech from the Throne in the House of Commons. We are distributing this to our members to keep you informed and updated.

Good afternoon
Governor General Michaëlle Jean delivered the Speech from the Throne in the House of Commons on March 3, 2010.
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce welcomed the transition in government policy laid out in the speech. While continuing to promote short-term economic recovery, the government increased its emphasis on Canada’s global competitiveness. 
The government’s commitment to complete its economic stimulus and recovery programs this year while starting to implement a plan to eliminate the federal deficit over the medium term reflects the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s priorities. “While the details will be laid out in the budget, the Speech from the Throne states the government’s commitment to ensuring our economic recovery continues and to laying the foundation for sustainable, long-term growth through innovation. This is the right approach,” said Perrin Beatty, Canadian Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer.  “The Canadian Chamber hopes that the focus of the speech will help shift the debate from party politics to ensuring Canada’s future well-being,” concluded Beatty.
The Throne Speech and the budget provide an opportunity for the government to set out its framework for the future. The Canadian Chamber welcomed the inclusion of key priorities advocated for by the Chamber and its nationwide network of local chambers of commerce to promote Canada’s prosperity, including completing the economic recovery plan and producing a strategy to achieve a balanced budget through cost containment and improving government efficiencies.
In addition, the Canadian Chamber strongly believes enhanced Canadian competitiveness requires greater planning for a digital economy, improved intellectual property rights protection, strengthening small and medium-sized businesses, expanding Canada’s international trade, creating a twenty-first century skilled workforce and reducing the regulatory burden for small business and large investments.
A short analysis of the speech content is available on the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Web site.

A separate article will be posted with the Canadian Chamber’s reaction and analysis of the federal budget.

For more information please contact

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce

360 Albert Street

Suite 420

Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7X7