Policy

DND plans to spend $5–8 billion over 15 years upgrading Yellowknife’s runways, hangars and aircraft, adding modern fighters and UAVs to boost Arctic defence and surveillance.

The United States opened a new consulate in Greenland, prompting demonstrators to protest President Trump’s push for greater Arctic influence, while local ministers stayed away.

Agnico Eagle’s CEO says using Northwest Passage barges will keep Hope Bay mine’s cash cost below $1,000/oz, illustrating how melting ice could enable cheaper Arctic mining.

Glenfarne’s CEO says the 800‑mile Alaska LNG pipeline’s construction could be decided within months, but final investment depends on passing a tax‑relief bill in the special legislative session.

Alaska lawmakers debate a tax break for the proposed trans‑Alaska gas pipeline, with critics citing missing cost data and investor uncertainty as obstacles to construction.

Canada is shutting down the Nanisivik naval base on Baffin Island, ending a costly Arctic facility that was never fully operational and may reduce the country's maritime presence, with plans to transfer the site.

GNWT will expand the Northern Distance Learning Program to Inuvik, Yellowknife, Hay River and Fort Smith in the 2026–27 school year, offering live online courses for grades 10‑12 and cutting travel to southern schools.

Greenlanders protested the opening of a new U.S. consulate in Greenland, expressing opposition to President Trump.

The GNWT has established the Wildland Urban Interface program to integrate wildland and structural firefighting, train local crews, and reduce reliance on external aid for communities such as Inuvik and Hay River.

Canada’s federal and Nunavut governments will invest $2 million over three years to train more than 24 Nunavummiut in marine skills, offering jobs in fishing and international shipping and supporting Indigenous self‑determination.

Blue Star Gold's updated resource estimate for its Ulu gold project near the proposed Grays Bay all‑season road raises contained gold by almost 20% and puts the site within 1,500 m of the planned Arctic corridor.

The U.S. opened a new 3,000‑sq‑meter consulate in Nuuk, deepening its diplomatic footprint amid protests from Greenlandic natives and raising concerns over possible military expansion in the Arctic.

Canada will fund marine training for over 24 Nunavummiut, giving them bridge watch rating and employment prospects on domestic and international vessels, amid a dispute over fishing licences in the Davis Strait and tariff challenges.

Canada's industry minister urged northern businesses to organize now to capture job and infrastructure benefits from planned defence expansions at Yellowknife and Inuvik, including a new highway and airport upgrades.

The Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board has launched an online database that aggregates environmental, socio‑economic, and mapping data for major projects in the Slave Geological Province, aiming to improve coordinated decision‑making and Indigenous community

Russia’s need for Chinese investment and market access amid sanctions drives joint Arctic energy and shipping projects, while the partnership remains limited to the Bering Sea and dominated by trade, not alignment.

US special envoy Jeff Landry urged Washington to rebuild its military presence in Greenland, citing strategic security concerns about Russia, China, and emerging Arctic shipping routes.

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy ordered a special session to push a property‑tax break for Glenfarne Group’s proposed North Slope‑to‑tidewater pipeline, a move that legislators say lacks full cost details.

South Korea is preparing a trial containership voyage along Russia’s Northern Sea Route, tentatively selecting small carrier PanStar Line amid concerns over vessel size, crew expertise, and competition from China.

Federal funding of $50 million will build an airstrip and wharf at Grays Bay, creating a deep‑sea port that could move Nunavut’s critical minerals to market.

The Canadian federal government has committed $50 million to build an airstrip and wharf at Grays Bay east of Kugluktuk, a key step toward a deep‑sea port that will help export Nunavut’s critical minerals and boost low‑emission mining technology.

Nine Greenlandic projects totaling $6.2 bn aim to boost the economy and cut emissions, but lack risk capital and clear regulations, prompting a call for a dedicated Arctic fund.

ConocoPhillips’ 30‑year gas‑sales agreement with Glenfarne Group gives Alaska LNG the volume guarantees it needs to advance Phase 1, a 739‑mile pipeline that will deliver North Slope gas to Anchorage by 2029, aiming to offset Cook Inlet production declines.

Agnico Eagle’s $2.4 billion rebuild of Hope Bay will create 2,000 jobs but the number of Inuit hires remains uncertain, while 1% of mine royalties will flow to Inuit associations.

Agnico Eagle will redevelop the Hope Bay gold mine in Nunavut with a $2.4 billion investment, backed by C$25 million for a wind‑turbine plant, a partnership with the Defence Department, and the creation of up to 2,000 indigenous jobs.