In a more competitive Arctic, Canada’s influence hinges on investment
A major Arctic conference this month heard European foreign ministers deliver a blunt message that the old era of Arctic
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Politics
Denmark calls an early election following tense US-Greenland standoff
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Thursday called an early general election for March 24, as the country digests a
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Foreign power may strike Nordics’ electricity grid ‘in the near future’, Sweden’s TV4 reports
The Finnish Security Intelligence Service’s (Supo) communications unit told Yle that it is not aware of any particular threat. According
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Arctic Norwegian town marches on anniversary of Ukraine invasion
The northernmost of the mass demonstrations held across Europe on February 24 took place in Kirkenes, the Norwegian border town
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Infrastructure, security focus at Arctic Summit in Yukon
Canadian Rangers embark on 4,500-km journey from Herschel Island on Yukon’s north slope to Churchill, Man. From a 4,500-kilometre journey
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Trump’s Greenland threats cast shadow on Finland’s icebreaker deals
US designs on Greenland risk putting Finland in an uncomfortable position. Questions are emerging as to whether Finnish-built icebreakers could double
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Nunavut gov’t says no police resources will be used on federal gun buyback program
By Samuel Wat All 3 territories have expressed opposition to the program The Nunavut government says it will not be
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Greenland PM declines Trump’s hospital ship, urges him to stop ‘random outbursts’ online
Unclear if ship was requested, or nature of supposed medical situation The prime minister of Greenland, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, said “no
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N.W.T. leaders say Ottawa is underfunding Indigenous health-care program by millions
By Devon Tredinnick Health minister says Non-Insured Health Benefits funding shortfall was $13 million in 2024/25 year A federal program
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Northerners want changes to programs across Inuit Nunangat – not just more federal money
By Samuel Wat Federal gov’t to announce changes to Inuit Child First Initiative in coming weeks Ottawa’s new investments in
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Denmark to buy more F-35 missiles, boost winter readiness
Denmark will buy additional medium-range air-to-air missiles for its F-35 fighter jets and invest in better Arctic gear for troops,
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Ottawa will fund first Inuit-led university as part of major announcement for Inuit communities
Funding also includes $115M for Inuit Child First Initiative, $27M for tuberculosis eradication Ottawa will provide $50 million to help
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Denmark’s king visits Greenland, showing unity in the face of Trump threats
Denmark’s King Frederik arrived in Nuuk on Wednesday as he embarked on his second visit to Greenland within a year,
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On eve crushing new EU sanctions, Moscow ratifies LNG deal with Beijing
Russian legislators have rubber-stamped a cooperation agreement with China on the Yamal LNG project. Russia’s State Duma has ratified a
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Rovaniemi in Arctic Finland chosen for NATO’s Forward Land Forces HQ
Once established, the Multinational Staff Element will become Nato’s Forward Land Forces’ permanent presence in the region. Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen (NCP)
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