Arctic Sovereignty

• ANALYSIS: To lead on Arctic issues, Trudeau must be more present in the North

  A Global News analysis of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's itineraries shows that, of the 2,658 days he's been in office, he's spent just 10 days in the Arctic.

  Politics

  Jun 29, 2023
  
• Russia focused on ‘important’ expansion of continental shelf in Arctic: Putin

  Moscow said in a 2021 submission to the UN that it wanted much more Arctic seabed, a move that has implications for Canada and Denmark who have their own claims.

  World

  Jan 27, 2023
  
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• Arctic power play: High north and high stakes

  As climate change reshapes our planet, the geopolitical landscape is also changing. In Canada’s north - the melting ice has led to a power play for influence and resources.

  Features

  Nov 12, 2022
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• Arctic at ‘inflection point’ as Russia’s Ukraine invasion raises questions: officials

  There will be 'wide-ranging implications' for countries like Canada that have pre-existing claims in the Arctic, according to defence and foreign policy officials.

  Canada

  Mar 21, 2022
• Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means Canada faces belligerent Arctic neighbour

  Canada must rapidly rethink its strategy for ensuring Arctic sovereignty and security in a region where the world’s most dangerous belligerent is also Canada’s neighbour.

  Commentary

  Feb 26, 2022
• Norad commander says Canada, U.S. have lost Arctic military advantage over Russia

  In written remarks to the U.S. Senate committee on armed services, U.S. Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy said Russia has been steadily expanding its military presence in the North by upgrading its long-range bombers and developing new warships capable of carrying cruise missiles.

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2020
• Canada’s Northwest Passage claim isn’t settled — but it’s not ‘illegitimate,’ like the U.S. says it is

  The Northwest Passage - once a path to Asia's riches, now the focal point of a clash given new life by the Trump administration.

  Canada

  May 31, 2019
• House panel urges Canada to work with NATO to protect Arctic sovereignty

  A House of Commons committee is urging the government to work with NATO to determine Russia's military intentions in the North and get help to protect the country's Arctic sovereignty.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2019
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• ’I do not live in Canada,’ says Santa Claus, challenging government’s claim

  Is Santa Claus really Canadian? Depending on who you ask, where Santa Claus lives and what passport he uses is a difficult question to answer.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2017
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• Battle for Arctic resources heats up as ice recedes

  As climate change pushes the cold and ice a little farther north each year, it is spurring talk of a gold rush for the Arctic's abundant natural resources, prized shipping routes and business opportunities.

  World

  Aug 23, 2017