Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a wake-up call that security and sovereignty in the Arctic must be a national priority — and that Canada must be better prepared, say the premiers of the three northern territories.
On top of more support for the Canadian Rangers and organizations like the North American Aerospace Defense Command , the federal government needs to bolster northern communities — a sentiment the trio hopes their counterparts at the Council of the Federation meeting here will put their weight behind.
Concerns about the Arctic touch not only on security, but other urgent matters such as climate change, she added. “There will be more people looking towards the Arctic because we have a lot of resources up there. And, like I said, if there’s no one living in the communities, then there is a perception in countries that it’s open territory.”
In May, the three northern leaders met in Whitehorse to not only call for an end to Russia’s invasion and war in Ukraine, but also noted that “for many years, foreign countries have pursued objectives in the Arctic region that run counter to Canadian interests. Northern premiers are committed to working with the federal government and Indigenous partners to strengthen Canada’s position in the region.
“Our NORAD modernization plan has five areas — one of which is investment in new infrastructure and support capabilities in Canada’s north” including improvements to Canadian Armed Forces’ facilities, said Daniel Minden, Anand’s senior communications adviser.
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