Mining the Arctic’s critical minerals is vital for Canada’s sovereignty, Northern prosperity
Canada launched a new Arctic and Northern Policy Framework in 2019, supported by $700-million in dedicated funding. It correctly calls on all of Canada to strengthen our sovereignty, while building the kind of economic future northerners want, and doing it in a way that protects the environment. This was a positive first step.
Advancing the development of a mining industry in the North is clearly in Canada’s national interest. Doing so could make the region a leading supplier of minerals required for the global energy transition, while also creating economic opportunity and prosperity for Indigenous peoples. It would also solidify Canada’s claim to sovereignty through an increased business presence.
The lack of infrastructure, including roads, ports and modern telecommunications as well as housing, holds the region back from realizing its broader goals. According to the Mining Association of Canada, the Arctic is one of the most expensive jurisdictions for mineral development in the world, primarily because of the infrastructure gap.
Over the long term, our sincere hope is that all of our mining operations in Nunavut will be managed and run by Nunavummiut. To make this a reality, more investment in education and training is urgently required. In addition, we must ensure that there is sufficient flexibility in these programs to provide training that matches opportunities with available workers.
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