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ABOUT US: OWNERSHIP Canadian North is owned by NorTerra Inc. NorTerra Inc. is jointly owned by the Inuvialuit Development Corporation (IDC), representing the Inuvialuit of the Western Arctic and Nunasi Corporation, representing the Inuit of Nunavut. Together these organizations represent over 30,000 Inuit and Inuvialuit Beneficiaries throughout the north. Visit the Web sites of these three companies:
NorTerra Inc.
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NorTerra Inc.
NorTerra may be the only company in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut on the National Post’s list of the Top 500 Canadian companies. That in itself makes it unique. What is really intriguing about this company is the fact that it was born out of the first two land claim settlements in the Northwest Territories, and is a partnership of the Inuvialuit Development Corporation (IDC) in the Northwest Territories and Nunasi Corporation (Nunasi) of Nunavut. Because both companies have equal ownership, and equal representation on the NorTerra Board, it operates with a consensus Board. This creates a different dynamic than most Boards of other Top 500 companies. The company began when the Government of Canada decided to divest itself of Northern Transportation Company Limited (NTCL). With the partnership of the IDC and Nunasi, NorTerra made a bid to buy NTCL in 1985. NorTerra’s current holdings include three companies: NTCL, Canadian North Airlines (operated by Air NorTerra Inc.), and Weldco-Beales Manufacturing Inc. NorTerra’s mission is to contribute to the business objectives of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement and the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement for the benefit of their Inuit and Inuvialuit Beneficiaries – the Inuvialuit of the NWT and the Inuit of Nunavut. NorTerra is committed to maximizing return on investment for its shareholders and providing employment and training opportunities for its Inuit and Inuvialuit Beneficiaries. Read Statements from the heart of NorTerra and their subsidiary companies.NorTerra Management Learn about the Norterra Management Team.Northern Transportation Company Limited (NTCL) Northern Transportation Company Limited (NTCL) is the founding member of the NorTerra Group of Companies. From humble beginnings with wooden tugs and barges at Waterways, Alberta, the company has grown to become Canada’s only pan-Arctic supplier of marine transportation. It offers complete dry cargo and fuel delivery services to communities, oil and gas exploration projects and mining sites throughout the western Arctic, Mackenzie River, Alaskan North Slope, Hudson Bay and eastern Arctic regions. Providing a lifeline to and throughout the North, NTCL has established regional offices, agencies and terminals to serve its customers. In addition to marine transportation systems covering over 11,000 kilometers, the company offers a broad range of related industrial services. These include fuel sourcing and supply and logistics management, the latter through NTCL’s involvement in the Inuvialuit Northern Logistics (INL) joint venture. Eastern Arctic communities receive complete dry cargo sealift services through the company’s partnership (known as the N3 Alliance) with NorTran Inc. and Nunavut Sealink and Supply Inc. NTCL also provides a variety of industrial and mechanical services at its Hay River shipyard, including marine maintenance and repair, steel fabrication, machining, electronics supply and service and oil spill containment supplies. Learn more about Canadian North: Our History. Weldco-Beales Manufacturing Inc. Another vital 1998 acquisition for NorTerra, Weldco-Beales is an industry leader in heavy equipment design and fabrication. WBM uses the latest and most innovative technologies – such as robotic welders and computer controlled lathes and cutters – to build a diverse range of products. Truck-mounted telescopic cranes; heavy equipment attachments like excavator buckets, snow plows and bulldozer blades; these and other products serve the construction, forestry, mining and road maintenance industries. Since its 1947 inception in Vancouver, the company has grown to become a major supplier not only for the private sector but also to local and regional governments throughout Canada, the United States and abroad. It now operates three modern, expertly staffed fabrication plants in Edmonton, Alberta, Langley, British Columbia and Tacoma, Washington. As one of NorTerra's newest acquisitions, BBE and its group of partners bring a wealth of experience in the field of northern logistics services to the NorTerra group of companies. BBE is a company with a long history in the logistics field, strong northern roots and a global reach. Loading Canadian North BBE In 1977, the company began providing its services to mineral exploration companies. With the development of diamond mines, oil and gas and other mining-related activity over the past 30 years, BBE has become the largest logistics company in Northern Canada. The BBE group connects the North and South through transportation gateways in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta; Yellowknife, Fort Simpson, Norman Wells and Inuvik, Northwest Territories; as well as Baker Lake, Nunavut. BBE prides itself on its abilities to expedite unique shipments from anywhere around the world to Canada's north, no matter what means of transportation is required to get the job done. Whether by ship, truck, rail, barge, air or over ice roads; across borders or through customs, BBE delivers the goods for its clients where they need it and when they want it - regardless of the location. For further information on BBE, please visit our website at www.bbex.com. Northern Industrial Sales (NIS) is a supplier of high quality industrial products to the:
Our diverse products include:
With a reach extending from British Columbia through the Yukon, Northwest Territories and to Nunavut, NIS is able to supply products to the entire of North of 60. Quality products, knowledgeable salespeople and a solid, broad array of appropriate inventory are the pillars of strength in NIS.
We have strong local management and staff in 13 strategic centers:
This enables superior support & services at the local level and allows us to provide a quick response with the right product and services - the inventory is where it is needed and the people have the knowledge and experience to make it happen! For more information on NIS visit our website at www.northernindustrialsales.ca or call our head office at (250) 562-4435.
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