Arctic prepardness dominates Canada-Finland bilaterial meeting
Arctic preparedness dominated the Canada-Finland bilateral meeting in Ottawa this week, ending with a pledge to boost cooperation on sea
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Northern aviation deserves same de-icing resources as the south, says pilot
For pilot Laval St. Germain, the Transportation Safety Board’s report into the fatal 2024 Fort Smith plane crash that killed
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Nordic leaders meet in Oslo as Arctic tensions sharpen over Greenland, Russia
The leaders of five Nordic countries — plus Canada — gathered in Oslo for a mini-summit to discuss strengthening defence capabilities
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Carney announces $35B for defence, infrastructure in Canada’s North
The Liberal government has unveiled a detailed, multibillion-dollar proposal to modernize and expand Canada’s military footprint in the country’s Far
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How polar geopolitics are creeping into the Arctic Winter Games
Athletes might be the stars of the show, but the Arctic Winter Games can’t escape politics. For example, the games
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Parachutist injured in hard landing during Nunavut military training
A person taking part in a military training exercise in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, has been injured after an apparent parachuting
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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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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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Police: Russian crew members pose a significant espionage threat
Covert maritime intelligence from non-Russian flag ships gives Russia an overview of military capacities and infrastructure along the coast and
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Greenland tensions sharpen focus on Arctic infrastructure gaps in Canada
TROMSØ, Norway — Geopolitical tensions around Greenland and Russian activity in the North have refocused political attention on Arctic Canada,
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Finnish president aims to ready plan for Arctic security by NATO July summit
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said on Thursday he wants to get a plan aimed at bolstering Arctic security ready by
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Norway buys more subs for ‘turbulent times’ in the North Atlantic
“We are a coastal and maritime nation and submarines are a crucial part of our defence,” says Defence Minister Tore
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Finland sharpens Arctic stance as security pressures rise; Canada among key allies
Finland issued a new Arctic foreign and security policy on Tuesday, warning that the region is entering a period of
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Canada wants to learn from Finland
National security has been on Canadians’ minds lately. Finland and Canada have a lot in common. The two countries share
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Denmark, Greenland agree to build naval wharf in Nuuk amid growing Arctic focus
In its latest step to strengthen its Arctic footprint, Denmark and Greenland have agreed to build a dedicated naval wharf
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