Connectivity equals sovereignty

Building a connected Arctic will demonstrate our commitment to sovereignty, reconciliation, and a modern, inclusive Canada.

Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal. We need strategic federal investment and meaningful partnerships with Inuit communities and private-sector providers to create sustainable, long-term connectivity in the Arctic, writes Erin O’Toole.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY ERIN O’TOOLE

October 30, 2024

Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic and the path to reconciliation with Inuit and Indigenous Peoples demand one of the most significant telecom investments Canada has ever undertaken. The stakes are high: without connectivity, the economic opportunities, security measures, an...

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