In this Expert Series episode, Dr. Rob Huebert and Dr. Whitney Lackenbauer discuss Canada’s new Arctic foreign policy, which focuses on asserting sovereignty, bridging intelligence gaps, and strengthening regional defence, while addressing threats from Russia and China, the impacts of climate change, and increased maritime activity.
Huebert and Lackenbauer unpack the policy, which includes renewed investments in NORAD modernization, an Arctic ambassador position, and proposals for new diplomatic initiatives, such as consulates in Greenland and Alaska. Dr. Huebert emphasizes the policy’s advancements from the 2019 framework but criticizes the absence of a broader foreign policy for all Canadians, while Dr. Lackenbauer highlights the importance of aligning defence efforts with diplomacy and investing in northern infrastructure to safeguard Canada’s Arctic security.
