Finland’s president on why he believes Canada could — eventually — be part of the EU
By Brock Wilson Alexander Stubb is in Ottawa to talk trade, Arctic defence with Carney Finnish President Alexander Stubb says
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Politics
European Commission names former Finnish PM as EU-Arctic relations advisor
Jyrki Katainen, a former Finnish prime minister, was named on Monday as the European Commission’s new Special Adviser on EU-Arctic
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10 years after landmark court decision, N.W.T. Métis leaders still waiting to see benefits
By Sarah St-Pierre Métis leaders say the lack of policy, funding clarity is leaving gaps in supports For most of
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Canadian Coast Guard tests Arctic surveillance drone as air force delivery stalls
Military delays mean civilian service will get eyes on the Far North first An Israeli-made surveillance drone, once owned by
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Two Yukon First Nations looking to take over their own health care needs
By TJ Dhir Chiefs have written to Yukon and federal governments over proposed territorial health authority Two Yukon First Nations
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Arctic, defence on agenda as Finland’s president meets Mark Carney in Ottawa Tuesday
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Finland’s President Alexander Stubb in Ottawa on Tuesday as part of ongoing
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Arctic militarization could lead to ‘unintentional incidents’ in region, Russia warns
Militarization of the Arctic by Canada and its allies could lead to “incidents” and possible military confrontations, says a Russian
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Northern water, housing and transit projects to receive funding from Ottawa
Ottawa announced federal infrastructure investments across the country this week, with water systems, housing development and transportation projects among the
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Greenland prime minister rebuffs Trump remarks as NATO tensions rise
By Stine Jacobsen Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said on Thursday that he represents a proud nation seeking to maintain
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The Emirates joins Svalbard Treaty
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially joined the Svalbard Treaty, in a move said to strengthen the country’s role
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Analysis: Inside NATO’s race to secure the Arctic
Canada is learning how to defend its vast, frigid Far North No matter where you go and who you talk
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Electricity bills expected to go up again as Yukoners await new rebate details
By Dana Hatherly End of government rebates and rate rider hikes add up to higher bills Yukoners can expect their
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Yukon government passes bill to allow it to halt health authority, minister says
By Dana Hatherly Opposition motion calling on health authority board representatives to testify in legislature defeated The Yukon government has
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Nunavut has 1 year left before devolution comes into effect. Is the territory ready?
By Samuel Wat Devolution agreement signed in 2024, with a three-year transition period Devolution in Nunavut is set to take
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Yukon gov’t torches Clean Energy Act, subsidies for EVs and e-bikes
‘We need to reduce the growth of [energy] demand in the Yukon,’ premier says The Yukon government has repealed legislation
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