The tiny town of Churchill has two of Canada’s largest pieces of Arctic infrastructure, but years of neglect have left them in poor shape amid growing superpower rivalry in the region.
Author: Norimitsu Onishi and Renaud Philippe
Canada Turns to the World’s Polar Bear Capital to Defend its Arctic
The tiny town of Churchill has two of Canada’s largest pieces of Arctic infrastructure, but years of neglect have left them in poor shape amid growing superpower rivalry in the region.
Canada Moves to Discourage Arctic Rivals as the Fabled Northwest Passage Opens Up
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Canada’s Indigenous Groups Demand a Say in Carney’s Race to Build
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Canada’s Indigenous Groups Demand a Say in Carney’s Race to Build
Prime Minister Mark Carney wants to fast-track nation-building projects to remake Canada’s economy. Indigenous groups want a seat at the table.
Facing Early-Onset Alzheimer’s, She Fought to Expand Assisted Suicide in Quebec
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