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Community leaders in Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, have expressed support for a proposed deepwater port project aimed at improving marine safety and economic growth. The first phase of the project, estimated at $350 million with a request for $150 million in federal funding, is set to begin construction this year and aims for completion by 2028. The port will facilitate various vessels and is expected to bolster tourism and fishing while enhancing defense operations.