In early June, Prime Minister Carney met with the nation’s Premiers and discussed “needed investments in dual-use infrastructure in Northern and Arctic communities that will address Canada’s Arctic sovereignty and security goals, meet local community needs, advance national energy independence and unlock the North’s economic potential.”

The idea of dual-use infrastructure in Canada’s Arctic and North is clearly top of mind for many decision makers and following this trend, the Arctic Security Working Group (ASWG) met in Whitehorse on the 28 and 29 of May to discuss this topic. ASWG is co-chaired by the Commander Joint Task Force North (JTFN) and a rotation of the three territorial governments. The purpose of ASWG is to “enhance the safety and security of Canada’s North through information

See Full Page