Ottawa announces locations for first three Arctic military hubs
- Canada's National Defence Minister Bill Blair announced the establishment of Arctic military hubs in Iqaluit, Inuvik, and Yellowknife, with a budget increase from $218 million to $2.67 billion.
- The hubs will support military operations and include airstrips and logistics facilities to secure Arctic resources, addressing the changing geopolitical landscape due to climate change.
- Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok stated that the hubs will enhance Canada's military presence in the Arctic, emphasizing the importance of sovereignty.
- Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson expressed gratitude for the investment, asserting that it strengthens Canada's strategic presence in the Arctic and supports northern communities.
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Feds boost spending on northern military hubs to $2.67B, announce locations for 3 of them
The federal government is increasing the amount of money it’s spending to build a network of northern military hubs to$2.67 billion. It also announced Thursday the first hubs would be in Iqaluit, Yellowknife and Inuvik.
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