Question Period Note: Arctic and Northern Security and Defence

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Reference number:
NAA-2026-QP-2888
Date received:
Jan 23, 2026
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:

• To defend, connect, and transform Canada’s Arctic and North, the Government of Canada will work with Arctic and Northern governments and Indigenous rights-holders as partners on major northern projects, including those announced in Yellowknife in March 2026.
• These projects will complement the Arctic Infrastructure Fund investments in major northern transportation projects announced in Budget 2025, providing broader community benefits, respecting treaty rights, incorporating traditional knowledge, and unlocking new economic opportunities.
• Investing in dual-use infrastructure can close economic gaps and unlock opportunities in supply chains and adjacent sectors for businesses across Canada.

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