Lack of primary care so ‘chronic’ that patients don’t even talk about it, says Liberal MP and doctor Powlowski
Two recent surveys find that a significant portion of Canadians do not have access to a primary care provider as governments across Canada attempt to tackle the long-time health human resources shortage.
There’s no security without Indigenous sovereignty
The boost in defence spending won’t amount to much without first ensuring Inuit prosperity, which is key to Canadian authority in the Arctic.
Living in Canada’s Arctic North: why federal investment matters
The Arctic is warming three times faster than the rest of Canada, and that affects everything from permafrost stability to polar bear habitat. Inuit knowledge, passed down for generations, helps us understand these changes and adapt.
Why the North needs telecom before it gets nuclear
Northern Canada depends almost entirely on a handful of satellite providers. Satellites are vulnerable to jamming, cyberattacks, congestion, and foreign interference.
Women entrepreneurs in the North face distinct social, cultural, and geographic obstacles
Women’s equality got a boost in this year’s federal budget with the government’s commitment to provide stable funding of $660.5-million over five years to the Department for Women and Gender Equality. Now the government needs to give its Women Entrepreneurship Strategy a similar shot in the arm so it can address funding and policy shortcomings impacting women business owners […]
The North Policy Briefing
Serving the whole North is of national importance
The Canadian North should not have to stand in line, lobbying for support for a handful of small projects.
Most forgotten voices: taking the well-being of Inuit communities seriously
To keep the Arctic sovereign and keep up with the national defence, Canada must invest in the people of the Arctic.
Arctic Infrastructure Fund ‘a good start,’ but clarity needed on projects and dual-use priorities, say experts
Pierre Leblanc, a retired colonel and former commander of the Canadian Forces in the Arctic, says $1-billion won’t be near enough.
Canada’s Arctic is the next frontier for growth, security, and reconciliation
Investment in the Arctic is not only an economic decision, but also a security imperative. As climate change reshapes global shipping routes and other nations assert their presence in the region, Canada simply can’t afford to be a bystander in its own backyard.
