Arctic security takes spotlight as Canadian sovereignty remains key campaign issue

The prominent focus on defence this election shows ‘a reorientation’ as Canada faces ‘an existential threat,’ says Liberal John McKay, who is not seeking re-election.

Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilevre, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh all made pre-election campaign-style stops in Iqaluit, Nunavut, and offered promises related to their respective parties' plans for Arctic security.The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia

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BY SERGIY SLIPCHENKO

April 3, 2025

Parties are pitching Arctic security solutions with defence emerging as a ballot-box issue, but experts warn the promises lack detail and long-term vision to address the sovereignty threats facing Canada.

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