The Government of Canada is committed to helping unlock the full mineral and energy potential of the North and to promoting responsible land development in the region.
In August 2013 the Government of Canada renewed support of $100 million over seven years (2013-2020) for the Geo-mapping for Energy and Minerals (GEM) program, which advances geological knowledge in the North to support increased exploration of natural resources and inform decisions on land use that balance conservation and responsible resource development.
Funding is mostly allocated through competitive process through Calls for proposals (solicited proposals). Outside of a call for proposals, unsolicited proposals may be considered if they are directly aligned with Program outputs and/or outcomes, subject to budget availability and time.
