The great thaw: Canada must lead climate change battle in a time of disappearing ice and snow
It is now time for Canadians to prepare for ‘cryospheric destruction’ and it is going to be a distressing experience. We must prepare for earlier, smaller, and less reliable snowmelt and, hence, less reliable river flows and lake levels that supply drinking water, irrigation water, hydropower, and cold-loving fish such as trout and salmon.
Innovative research in the Yukon addressing the environment, energy and extreme weather
The Yukon is at the forefront of green energy research as part of Canada’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Future of the North’s ecosystems depend on links between Indigenous Peoples, private sector and governments
Repairing the Crown-Indigenous relationship will not be done overnight, and it will not be done unilaterally.
From rising fuel costs to deteriorating infrastructure, the challenges in the North
The challenges of a warming Arctic are not hypothetical, but already affecting communities.
Will Canada’s new Arctic foreign policy be worth the wait?
Canada’s Arctic foreign policy must be about expanding our role in the region. It should signal to our allies and adversaries alike that we are prepared to assume responsibilities for the preservation of peace and stability in the Arctic, while seizing opportunities that enhance the prosperity and security of Canadians.
Inuit Nunangat University: a critical investment in Canada’s Arctic future
The time to act is now. Supporting Inuit Nunangat University is an opportunity to create a stronger, more inclusive, and just Canada while securing our shared Arctic future.
Climate change, housing needs of Northern Canada require tailored funding model based on more than population, say Idlout and Simpson
‘There are often programs rolled out for Canada, but they don’t take into account the fact that the North is so different,’ said N.W.T Premier R.J. Simpson.
The greatest threat to the Canadian Arctic is security, not sovereignty
The Canadian effort to defend its Arctic must be focused on convincing our enemies that they cannot successfully attack the United States through our Arctic region.
Subsea investments needed in Canada’s North
Subsea cables offer a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure Canada’s digital sovereignty, empower communities, and lead in the Arctic. By committing to Arctic subsea cables, Canada can assert its sovereignty, strengthen alliances, and ensure a connected future for all its citizens.
The North in transition
The primary changes are coming from two directions: the recent election of Donald Trump as president of the United States and the likely change in the government in Canada in the election anticipated for the fall 2025.
