Canada Arctic

• 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
  
• Ottawa to foot bill for repairing Navy’s new Arctic ships as warranties expire

  The federal government is planning to buy eight Arctic patrol vessels from Halifax-based Irving Shipbuilding, including six for the Navy and two for the Canadian Coast Guard.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2023
  
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• Canada’s politicians, researchers say flying objects raise concerns about Arctic security

  Some politicians and researchers say four flying objects that were discovered in recent weeks highlight the need to improve security in Canada's Arctic.

  Canada

  Feb 16, 2023
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• Aging icebreakers, aircraft hamper Canada’s monitoring of Arctic: auditor general

  In a report tabled Tuesday, Karen Hogan says the agencies responsible for safety and security in the North don't have a clear picture of traffic in the region.

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2022
• U.K. sending military expert to Canada amid Russian threat to Arctic

  The U.K. is dispatching Nick Diggle, a former Royal Navy officer and research specialist in Arctic security, to Ottawa in September.

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2022
• Canada, Denmark reach deal to end dispute over tiny Arctic island

  The dispute over the small island has led to good-natured jostling since the 1980s between Canada and Denmark over which country rightfully owns it.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2022
• Canada, 6 other countries leave Arctic Council over Russia’s war in Ukraine

  The U.S., Norway, Iceland, Sweden, Denmark and Finland also announced they won't participate in the work of the Arctic Council or attend any of its meetings until further notice.

  Canada

  Mar 3, 2022
• Canada likely to support move to ban heavy fuel use in Arctic

  Heavy fuel oil, or HFO, is considered a major spill risk and a source of black carbon, which hastens the melting of sea ice.

  Environment

  Feb 16, 2020
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• ‘Our very right to be Inuit’ violated by global inaction on climate change, activist says

  This past election, climate change emerged as one of the top ballot box issues on the minds of voters.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2019
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• Arctic to be ‘functionally ice-free’ in the next 50 years, study says

  When asked when or how long the sea ice in the Arctic would take to grow back, Thackeray responded with, "We don't have a scenario for re-growth."

  Environment

  Nov 26, 2019