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“Many times the [security] rhetoric completely excludes Indigenous peoples and Inuit in our homeland.”
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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, exposing long-standing infrastructure gaps that are under...
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February 4, 2026 at 5:31 PM
“To me that’s an important part of our geopolitics—that our people-to-people ties with Greenland and the Canadian Inuit is very strong.”
#ArcticFrontiers #ArcticFrontiers2026
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‘Very significant’: GG Mary Simon on Canada’s Greenland consulate opening this week
Canada will officially open the new consulate in Greenland this week, a move Governor- General Mary Simon says reinforces Canada’s long-standing commitment to Arctic cooperation, even as geopolitical ...
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February 3, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Governor-General Mary Simon and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed are among the Canadians speaking at this year’s Arctic Frontiers conference, with panels on Arctic affairs, Indigenous leadership and infrastructure.
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GG Mary Simon, Natan Obed among Canadians at Arctic Frontiers as global spotlight turns North
TROMSO, Norway—With Arctic security dominating headlines following U.S. President Donald Trump’s calls for the United States to take control of Greenland, this year’s Arctic Frontiers conference is dr...
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February 2, 2026 at 12:53 PM
“There’s abundance of wildlife in that area that will be negatively impacted.”
via @CBCNews
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Pangnirtung MLA voices concerns over proposed Iqaluit hydro project
By Bianca McKeown Johnny Mike says Pangnirtung doesn't support the project in its current location Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation (NNC)’s proposed hydro project is facing some backlash in Pangnirtu...
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January 30, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Baffinland says it’s cleared to break ground on railway, port at Steensby Inlet
via @CBCNews
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Baffinland says it's cleared to break ground on railway, port at Steensby Inlet
Mining company says it's received all 'key regulatory authorizations' Baffinland Iron Mines says it can move forward with construction of the Steensby component of its Mary River iron ore mine on Baff...
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January 29, 2026 at 9:34 PM
“I don’t expect at this point any material change to our long term production forecasts."
via @alaskapublic
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ConocoPhillips' plans for 4 new Arctic wells unaffected by toppled rig, company says
By Eric Stone An accident involving a massive rig used in ConocoPhillips’ North Slope drilling program on Friday will not have a significant impact on the company’s exploration activity this winter, ...
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January 29, 2026 at 1:50 PM
“We’re going to try to do it in a way that isn’t like a media circus every time these conversations happen."
via @ap
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Rubio says technical talks with Denmark, Greenland officials over Arctic security have begun
Technical talks between the U.S., Denmark and Greenland over hatching an Arctic security deal are now underway, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday. The foreign ministers of Denmark and ...
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January 28, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Corridor arctique : une entente signée entre Tłı̨chǫs, Dénés Yellowknives et T.N.-O.
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Corridor arctique : une entente signée entre Tłı̨chǫs, Dénés Yellowknives et T.N.-O.
By Thomas Ethier Le gouvernement des Tłı̨chǫs, la Première Nation des Dénés Yellowknives, et le gouvernement des Territoires du Nord-Ouest (T.N.-O.) ont signé un protocole d’entente officialisant leur...
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January 28, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Northern territories, western provinces sign pact to develop critical minerals strategy
via @CBCNews
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Northern territories, western provinces sign pact to develop critical minerals strategy
Deal envisions western Canada as 'global hub for critical minerals innovation and sustainable development' Western Canada’s provinces and territories are vowing to develop a shared critical minerals s...
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January 28, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Les dirigeants du Nord présentent leurs priorités avant une rencontre avec Carney
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Les dirigeants du Nord présentent leurs priorités avant une rencontre avec Carney
Les premiers ministres des trois territoires ont exposé leurs priorités à l’aube d’une rencontre avec le premier ministre Mark Carney et leurs homologues provinciaux cette semaine à Ottawa. Les discu...
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January 27, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Analysis: Canada’s icebreaker pact looked great until Trump started threatening the Arctic
via @CBCNews
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Analysis: Canada's icebreaker pact looked great until Trump started threatening the Arctic
By Evan Dyer  By building icebreakers for the U.S., Canada risks sharpening a sword that could be used to attack it U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to Greenland, and the claims of continental he...
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January 27, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Inuit leaders in Canada say threats against Greenland are an attack ‘on us all’
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Inuit leaders in Canada say threats against Greenland are an attack ‘on us all’
By Samuel Wat  Greenland's future is for Greenlanders to determine, Inuit leaders in Canada say Inuit leaders are standing up to voice support for Greenland, with the national body representing Inuit ...
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January 27, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Le Canada participe à un exercice militaire avec les Américains en Alaska
via @RadioCanadaInfo
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Le Canada participe à un exercice militaire avec les Américains en Alaska
Par Annick Forest Des militaires canadiens participent à l'exercice international STRIKING BAT, organisé par les forces américaines sur leur base de Fort Wainwright, en Alaska, auprès de troupes de l...
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January 26, 2026 at 8:54 PM