The North needs less Ottawa
What the North needs is support to build essential infrastructure so it can achieve a greater degree of financial autonomy and create more economic opportunities for residents.
We need science in support of discovery and sovereignty in Canada’s Arctic
Canada must continue to invest and lead by showing the world not just what science is important in the Arctic, but also how science should be done.
Here’s how teachings from the First Nations of the North are leading the way
To lead the way towards true climate action, we need to bring ourselves back into a good relationship with the places where we live and where we are from.
Getting to know each unique territory in the North
Each territory is unique in its population, geography, resources, and political and historical development.
The return of the great power politics in the Arctic and renewed threat of nuclear war
It is clearly in Canada’s interest that neither Russia nor China conclude that North America is vulnerable to new nuclear weapons and delivery systems.
Supporting northern and Indigenous communities key to Arctic sovereignty
Arctic sovereignty is far broader than territorial assertion or defence, and intricately connected with Indigenous self-determination and supporting the people who make the North their home.
Opportunity to advance Arctic infrastructure strategy in response to increased defence threats, say NDP MP, CSG senator
Arctic360 argues that Canada needs an Arctic infrastructure strategy to address issues facing northern communities related to telecommunications, energy, roads, ports and airports.
NORAD modernization urgently needed for Canada to maintain competitive edge in the Arctic
Canada now has an unprecedented opportunity to modernize urgently needed defence infrastructure in the Arctic—but many observers are already saying that more investments will be needed.
Compass Rose Group founder and principal Jacquie LaRocque named one of Canada’s top 100 most powerful women
The Women’s Executive Network announced that Compass Rose Group founder and principal Jacquie LaRocque has been named one of Canada’s top 100 most powerful women, in the BMO entrepreneurs category. The network selects 100 women each year who are advocates and champions for others, with the award “celebrating the ability to share empowerment and to […]
Senate committee looks north to Arctic security to address shifting geopolitical reality
With an increased spotlight on Arctic security and defence after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a Senate committee is looking to the North to assess how prepared Canada is to address the risk. The Senate Committee on National Security, Defence, and Veterans Affairs has held seven meetings on Arctic defence and security, with more to come […]
