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Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Reports Strong Financial Turnaround
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) has announced a remarkable financial recovery, reporting a surplus of $16.9 million for the latest fiscal year. This turnaround comes after a challenging previous year, during which the organization faced a debt of $4 million due to a disappointing performance of the Nunavut Trust, a key funding source established under the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement.
The Nunavut Trust, which was created in 1993 with an initial federal contribution of $1.1 billion, has grown to a current value of approximately $2.4 billion. This fund is intended to generate income for beneficiaries in Nunavut. Last year, NTI received only $44 million from the trust, a significant drop that left the organization in debt. In contrast, this year’s disbursement surged to $92.9 million, marking an impressive recovery.
Financial Strategy and Future Planning
Gershom Moyo, Chief Financial Officer of NTI, explained the complexities of managing the trust’s disbursements. “In the past five years since 2019, we have had three years of surplus and two years of a deficit,” Moyo noted. The volatility of the financial markets, particularly influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, has contributed to these fluctuations.
At the beginning of each fiscal year, NTI submits a funding request to the trust managers, typically amounting to around $75 million. However, the actual amount disbursed is not confirmed until the end of the fiscal year, based on the trust’s performance. This system led to the $4 million debt last year when the trust underperformed.
In response to this unpredictability, NTI’s directors opted to reserve surplus funds from years of higher-than-expected revenue instead of increasing expenditures. The latest surplus will be divided equally between two designated funds: the operating fund and the strategic infrastructure fund.
The operating fund acts as a contingency reserve, ensuring that NTI can cover its operational needs even if the trust significantly underperforms in future years. As of July 31, 2023, this fund is valued at $42.5 million, with a cap set at $75 million. The strategic infrastructure fund, currently holding $27 million, is intended to support critical infrastructure projects in Nunavut.
Moyo emphasized the importance of these funds in advocating for governmental support. “While the responsibility for community infrastructure rests on the government, NTI created this fund as an opportunity fund,” he said. “This enables us to approach the federal government with a demonstrated commitment to investing in our communities.”
Both funds are actively invested, yielding an annual return of between 8 and 10 percent, further contributing to the financial stability of NTI and its beneficiaries.
As NTI moves forward, the organization aims to continue building financial resilience while addressing the pressing infrastructure needs of Nunavut communities. The recent surplus and robust funding strategy provide a solid foundation for future growth and development.
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