The Hill Times Policy Briefing Opportunity to advance Arctic infrastructure strategy in response to increased defence threats, say NDP MP, CSG senator. Arctic360 argues that Canada needs an Arctic infrastructure strategy to address issues facing northern communities related to telecommunications, energy, roads, ports and airports. Read the Brief
Arctic360’s Jessica Shadian and Madeleine Redfern testify to the House of Commons Standing Committee on National Defence on Arctic SecurityThey discuss the crucial role that think tanks play in helping facilitate track II diplomacy; why it is imperative that Canada produces its own Arctic infrastructure Strategy; and the interconnected nature between social,
Arctic Circle gathering boosts cooperation across the circumpolar world Canada's three territorial premiers reinforced their solidarity at the Arctic Circle Greenland Forum which drew leaders from across the circumpolar world and beyond to Nuuk, Aug. 27 to Aug. 29. "The North is often seen with such a small population base versus
Canadian Arctic Stategy: A Discussion with MP Erin O'Toole MP Erin O’Toole sits down with Dr. Jessica Shadian, President and CEO of Arctic360, to discuss Canada’s Arctic and the absence of a long-term strategic plan for this important region. Dr. Shadian explains how Canada can learn from other Arctic nations to
Getting Canada back into the Arctic diplomacy business Jessica Shadian, PhD is president and CEO of Arctic360, Canada’s premier Arctic-specific think tank. This Toronto Star article draws from her witness testimony to the Senate Standing Committee on National Defence and Security regarding the Arctic. Read the Article Here
Denmark and Greenland: Time to debate colonial history Arctic360 Board Member Nauja Bianco, CEO for the Greenlandic House and the North Atlantic House in Odense, Denmark, spoke to Courthouse News about the upcoming Danish Documentary: “The Story of Denmark and Greenland — For Good and Bad." According to Bianco, ‘‘it is
Canada’s North: By China for China In her recent Globe and Mail article, Arctic360 CEO Dr. Jessica Shadian examines China’s “Polar Silk Road” initiative, which is part of China’s overall Belt and Road Initiative. Shadian asserts that through the initiative, China “plans to own and develop the infrastructure and trade backbone
Missing: Canada's Vision for the North Dr. Jessica Shadian’s Guest Column “Missing: Canada’s Vision for the North is available here. This past September (2020), (former) federal Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, Navdeep Bains published an Op-Ed in Policy Options about Canada's distinctly unique opportunity to lead the world in the electric
What is the Role of 5G in Canada? A discussion with Brian Crombie Madeleine Redfern LLB, the former Mayor of the City of Iqaluit and Executive Director of Arctic360’s Northern Branch and Dr. Jessica Shadian, the President and CEO of Arctic360, join Brian Crombie to discuss whether Canada should accept Chinese
The North Rising: Madeleine Redfern on Connectivity in NunavutMadeleine Redfern LLB, the former Mayor of the City of Iqaluit and Executive Director of Arctic360’s Northern Branch, joined “The House from CBC Radio” to discuss Nunavut’s connectivity struggles. This is a repost of the original podcast which appears on Apple Podcast and can
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