Opportunity to advance Arctic infrastructure strategy in response to increased defence threats, say NDP MP, CSG senator

Arctic360 argues that Canada needs an Arctic infrastructure strategy to address issues facing northern communities related to telecommunications, energy, roads, ports and airports.

In June, Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal said investments in northern infrastructure, defence capabilities and enhanced threat monitoring will benefit all inhabitants of Canada's northern communities.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY JESSE CNOCKAERT

December 7, 2022

Security threats facing the Arctic could potentially serve as a catalyst for Ottawa to finally move forward with a strategy to address infrastructure gaps facing northern communities, such as in transportation and telecommunications, say northern representatives and experts....

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