Question Period Note: Arctic Security and Defence

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Reference number:
NA-2025-QP-2854
Date received:
May 23, 2025
Organization:
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Name of Minister:
Chartrand, Rebecca (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs

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Suggested Response:

• As the Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs, I am committed to working with my Cabinet colleagues to demonstrate Canada’s Arctic sovereignty and create a future where Northern and Arctic residents are thriving and safe.
• The Government of Canada will work closely with Arctic and Northern governments and Indigenous rights-holders as partners so that investments in dual-use infrastructure such as ports, airstrips, energy projects, and other infrastructure provides broader community benefits and respect their rights, incorporate traditional knowledge, reflect community priorities, and unlock new economic opportunities.

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