A plan to plug gaps in the continent’s Arctic defence shield faces roadblocks
[Analysis] Despite the ballyhoo that surrounded last year’s announcement, it’s becoming clear that the modernization of North American air defence systems
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NATO chief’s first visit to Canadian Arctic signals thaw in Ottawa, experts say
Prime minister, NATO secretary general to tour military radar site in Nunavut Canada’s longstanding resistance to NATO involvement in the
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Prime Minister, NATO secretary general to spotlight Arctic defence on Nunavut visit
The 2 plan to discuss climate change and its impacts on defence and security Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Jens Stoltenberg, the
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Indigenous communities ‘expecting more’ from Pope’s visit, says Canada’s Gov. Gen.
Pope expected to reiterate apology in July, but First Nations groups hope for compensation, action WARNING: This story contains distressing
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Recognition of Inuit homeland in new policy important step towards self-determination: Canadian Inuit leader
A new policy recognizing the Inuit homeland in Canada as a distinct “geographic, cultural, and political region,” is an important
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Canada’s northern premiers use Arctic security concerns to press Trudeau for infrastructure investments
The three Northern premiers used a meeting with the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Defence Minister Anita Anand Monday to make the
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Bennett out, Miller in on Crown-Indigenous Relations portfolio as Trudeau announces new cabinet
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his new cabinet on Tuesday, with most key northern-related portfolios all fronted by new
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Liberal minority gov ensures continuity, says Quebec Inuit org, but federal riding boundary ongoing concern
The return of a Liberal minority government in Canada’s elections on Monday will help ensure continuity on Indigenous files, says
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Indigenous issues among focuses of Canadian English federal leaders’ debate
By Peter Zimonjic, John Rieti, CBC News The debate saw heated exchanges on climate, secularism in Quebec, feminism and Indigenous
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Trudeau pledges support for housing and mental health in Canada’s Nunavut territory
Liberal Party leader campaigned in territory with local candidate Pat Angnakak Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau made a campaign stop
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Canada promises ‘transformative change’ to address violence towards Indigenous women and girls
Federal government will give Indigenous communities more control over social services Two years after the National Inquiry into Missing and
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Biden, Trudeau agree to ‘safeguard’ caribou calving grounds in Alaska refuge
Leaders issue joint statement recognizing ‘ecological importance of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge’ U.S. President Joe Biden has agreed to
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Inuit gov in Arctic Quebec welcomes federal internet announcement
The Kativik Regional Government (KRG) in Nunavik, the Inuit region of Arctic Quebec, is welcoming this week’s promise from the
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Canadian PM promises to connect 98% of Canadians, including in North, to high-speed internet by 2026
The Liberal government is promising to spend more than a billion dollars to connect most Canadians to high-speed internet by
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Canada’s PM OKs use of local reserve forces in Arctic Quebec during COVID-19 pandemic
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accepted Quebec’s request on Friday to use the Canadian Rangers, local reserve forces, to assist
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