Operation Nanook-Tatigiit 2026,

Operation Nanook-Tatigiit 2026 is a collaborative Whole of Government exercise led by the Canadian Armed Forces in partnership with the Yukon Emergency Measures Organization. It aims to test and enhance emergency and disaster response capabilities by involving a broad range of participants, including municipal, Indigenous, territorial, federal, and industry partners. The exercise focuses on implementing business continuity plans, exercising alternate communications systems, developing resilience plans, and facilitating information sharing among emergency response partners. There is a particular emphasis on supporting the Department of National Defence with resourcing assistance. The solicitation aligns with the Ta’an Kwach’an and Kwanlin Dun First Nations Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements and carries no associated security requirements. Bidders must submit offers electronically only to the specified Department of National Defence email by June 24, 2026, and must meet mandatory technical criteria to be considered, with selection based on the lowest evaluated price. The solicitation requires compliance with Treasury Board policies related to contracts awarded to former public servants, including provision of specific information detailed in section 17 of the bid solicitation. The Crown reserves the right to negotiate with suppliers throughout the procurement process, and all documents may be submitted in either of Canada’s official languages. The exercise will be conducted in Whitehorse, Yukon, under the administration of the Department of National Defence.