Canada Unveils New Arctic Foreign Policy to Address Security and Climate Challenges
The policy includes appointing an Arctic ambassador, establishing new consulates, and enhancing collaboration with allies to safeguard sovereignty and promote prosperity.
- Canada's Arctic Foreign Policy introduces a dedicated Arctic ambassador and two new consulates in Alaska and Greenland to strengthen its northern presence.
- The policy aims to address security threats from Russia and China's growing Arctic activities, as well as challenges posed by climate change and increased maritime activity.
- Key priorities include asserting Canadian sovereignty, fostering diplomacy with Nordic nations and the U.S., and enhancing information sharing with Indigenous and local governments.
- The federal government is committing $34.7 million upfront and $7 million annually over five years to support the policy, alongside existing Arctic defense investments through NORAD modernization.
- The policy emphasizes Indigenous inclusion, with plans to integrate northern perspectives into decision-making and boost Arctic research with a national security focus.
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