Analysis shows climate impacts will increasingly strain Canada’s Arctic defence infrastructure
Climate change is no longer a distant concern for Canada’s Arctic security. A new analysis from the research centre L’Observatoire
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Politics (Canada)
China, Russia pulling ahead of NATO in Arctic drone capabilities: report
Report notes Russian fleet expected to grow by ‘order of magnitude’ in coming years A new study by the Center
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Qikiqtarjuaq deep-sea port’s first phase estimated at $350 million
A proposed Qikiqtarjuaq deep-sea port will cost $350 million for its first phase, proponents of the project told a press
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Canada launches partnerships to close Arctic military communications gap
With Arctic security continuing to rise on Ottawa’s list of defence priorities, the federal government has moved to tackle a
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Yukon government lays out priorities in 1st speech from the throne
Streamlining land development, phasing out rent cap, and tackling crime among promises made The Yukon government says it will put
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Yukon Legislative Assembly resumes with the largest government caucus in territory’s history
By Virginie Ann Fall sitting comes just 2 weeks after new Yukon Party government was sworn in The 36th Yukon
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Gwich’in want Carney to advocate for protecting caribou, oppose Trump’s Alaska oil plans
AFN delegates resolve to pressure prime minister to protect key northern food source The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has
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Some Nunavimmiut want more answers from Elections Canada into voting failures in federal election
By Samuel Wat There were no polls open on election day in 2 villages, 7 others closed early Days after
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As Ottawa pushes for ‘nation-building’ infrastructure, could N.W.T.’s Mackenzie Valley Highway have a shot?
Territory’s MP doubtful as ‘it is a highway in just one jurisdiction’ There are new questions about the future of
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Millions in funding for First Nations and Inuit policing left unspent, says budget watchdog
By Sis’moqon Parliamentary budget office blames mismatch between federal and provincial funding cycles A report from the federal spending watchdog
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‘Major expectations’ for Yukon premier’s new cabinet, say some political watchers
By Caitrin Pilkington Some veterans, and some newcomers among ministers appointed by Premier Currie Dixon Political watchers in the Yukon
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Yellowknives Dene and Tłı̨chǫ government sign MOU to take lead on Arctic security corridor
By Tamara Merritt Tłı̨chǫ Grand Chief described the project as ‘a long-lasting legacy’ The Tłı̨chǫ government and the Yellowknives Dene
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New Nunavut premier takes office as federal government pushes infrastructure drive
As John Main settled in for one of his first interviews since being chosen as Nunavut’s new premier, his phone
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Canada, U.S., Finland take step forward on ICE Pact plan to build icebreakers
Canada, the United States and Finland have taken a step toward building new icebreakers together, despite the breakdown in trade
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Sweden looking for Canadian partnership to ramp up fighter, surveillance plane production
By Murray Brewster Saab-Bombardier partnership ‘really blossoming,’ says Swedish defence minister Canada’s top flight aviation industry and aerospace expertise makes
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