A new Arctic archipelagic defence concept will project Canada’s power in the North

Developing this concept will signal to both allies and adversaries that Canada no longer views its North as peripheral.

Defence Minister David McGuinty should consider developing a comprehensive Arctic archipelagic defence concept that would shift attention towards Canada’s land domain, writes Andrew Erskine. Ottawa has already invested heavily in its air and maritime capabilities. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY ANDREW ERSKINE

June 26, 2025

Canada’s Arctic territories span 40 per cent of its national landmass and 70 per cent of its coastline. At the heart of this regi...

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