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Title:

Arctic Summit 2026 – Securing Sovereignty and Investment

Agreement Number:

7471821 P017024001

Agreement Value:

$246,500.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 4, 2025 - Jul 31, 2026

Description:

The Arctic Summit 2026 is envisioned as a major international platform that showcases the voices, perspectives, and leadership of the North. Its primary goal is to strengthen Canada’s sovereignty and security in the Arctic while accelerating investment in key sectors such as infrastructure, critical minerals, clean energy, and digital resilience. Over three days, the Summit will feature strategic programming, including keynote addresses, panel discussions, interactive sessions, and a public exhibition — the Arctic Expo — highlighting northern innovation, culture, and technology. The project actively supports the participation of communities from Canada’s North and Arctic, as well as partners from across the circumpolar region, with particular emphasis on elevating Indigenous leadership and engagement.

Organization:

Global Affairs Canada

Expected Results:

The expected results of the project aim to ensure the success of the Arctic Summit 2026 by bringing together communities from the North and the Arctic, including Indigenous peoples, to highlight their priorities and leadership. They also aim to strengthen circumpolar collaboration and increase the visibility of northern solutions and innovations on the international stage.

Location:

WHITEHORSE, Yukon, CA

Reference Number:

064-2025-2026-Q3-0044

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Recipient's Legal Name:

Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce

Program:

Contr- Global Arctic Leadership Initiati

Program Purpose:

To increase the strength of the Arctic Council as the key forum for Arctic cooperation and advancing Canada’s leadership role in international Arctic affairs.