Canada launches new Arctic policy to enhance security and cooperation

Canada has announced a new Arctic policy, emphasizing the region as the "North American Arctic." This shift highlights the need for closer cooperation with the United States to address security challenges posed by Russia and China. The policy includes plans for security talks with allies, the appointment of an Arctic ambassador, and the establishment of consulates in Alaska and Greenland. It also aims to strengthen ties with Indigenous communities and support scientific research in the Arctic. Funding of $34.7 million is promised for the strategy, which outlines boundary negotiations with the U.S. and emphasizes the importance of military presence in the region amid increasing Russian and Chinese cooperation.