Arctic Security

• ‘We don’t have highways,’ Arctic premiers say amid sovereignty push

  N.W.T. Premier R.J. Simpson and Nunavut Premier John Main made the case for investing in the North while speaking to the House of Commons foreign affairs committee.

  Canada

  Jan 29
  
• ‘The ground is shifting’: Inuit leader issues stark warning about Arctic sovereignty

  Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president says sovereignty and security discussions need to include Indigenous peoples as world attention focuses on the Arctic.

  Canada

  Jan 28
  
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• NATO faces ‘test’ on Arctic security, Carney and Rutte say in Davos meeting

  The meeting took place on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, which has been overshadowed by U.S. President Donald Trump's push for a takeover of Greenland.

  World

  Jan 21
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• As Trump eyes Greenland, should Canada go it alone on Arctic security?

  Many security and defence experts warn it would be unwise for Canada to abandon U.S. partnerships like NORAD and try to go it alone in the Far North.

  Canada

  Jan 21
• Why does Trump want Greenland? Arctic security, critical minerals at stake

  Here's why Trump may be keen on acquiring Greenland, and why it's an important strategic security asset no matter who's in charge.

  World

  Jan 8
• Canada, U.S., Finland reaffirm icebreaker pact as trade talks remain frozen

  The joint statement says U.S. President Donald Trump still has support for the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort, known as the ICE Pact, which was signed under President Joe Biden.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2025
• Canada leaving ‘no stone unturned’ to defend Arctic alongside NATO: Anand

  Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand's meetings in Finland on Monday came the same day European leaders were at the White House discussing ways to end the war in Ukraine.

  Canada

  Aug 18, 2025
• New Arctic ambassador will play key role in defending sovereignty: Anand

  Iqaluit resident Virginia Mearns will be Canada's senior Arctic official on the world stage, following a career with local Inuit governments.

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2025
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• Canada to release new Arctic foreign policy for ‘tougher’ world: Joly

  Foreign Minister Melanie Joly said the policy will respond to the growing global threat environment, and Canada's responsibility to protect its own Arctic sovereignty

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2024
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• Canada can’t have Arctic security without infrastructure, Northern premiers say

  The premiers from all three Northern territories say the federal government, while mindful of the need to strengthen Arctic security, has lacked a cohesive infrastructure plan.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2023