The Arctic Ocean is shown in this CBC file photo from the Nanisivik refuelling station near Arctic Bay, Nunavut, in August 2018. Nanisivik Naval Facility is now expected to open in 2024.

Politics Poilievre promises new military base in Nunavut as part of Arctic defence plan Conservative leader would double size of ranger force, acquire 2 more icebreakers ...

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre said if he’s elected as prime minister, he will have a permanent military base built in Canada’s Arctic.

Some northerners and Arctic security experts say the federal Conservatives’ pledge to build a permanent military base in Iqaluit is a move in the right direction, but they also have questions ...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith pitching joint Canada-U.S. NORAD military base in Arctic By Lisa Johnson The Canadian Press Posted January 30, 2025 4:02 pm 1 min read ...

"To further bolster Canada-U.S. Arctic security, I asked my provincial and federal counterparts in the first ministers’ meeting to consider establishing a joint Canada-U.S. Norad region base in ...

Alberta Premier Smith pitching joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base in Arctic Canadian Press Lisa Johnson Published Jan 30, 2025 • 1 minute read ...

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling for a joint Canada-U.S. Norad military base in Northern Canada, expanding the organization's aerospace and maritime defence efforts.