Is Canada Prepared to Defend Its Arctic Sovereignty in a Militarising North?

Is Canada Prepared to Defend Its Arctic Sovereignty in a Militarising North?

This article explores whether Canada is truly prepared to defend its Arctic sovereignty in a region that is becoming increasingly strategic due to climate change and geopolitical competition. As melting ice opens new shipping routes and access to natural resources, global powers like Russia, China and the United States are strengthening their presence in the Arctic. While Canada maintains a historical and political claim over the region, the coun