Overview

• 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.