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Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a C$35 billion initiative to bolster military capabilities and infrastructure in the Arctic. The plan allocates C$32 billion for upgrades to NORAD bases in Yellowknife, Inuvik, Iqaluit, and Goose Bay, enhancing air operations.

It includes C$2.67 billion for new operational support hubs and transportation projects like the Mackenzie Valley Highway and Grays Bay Road and Port, aiming to connect remote communities and facilitate critical mineral exports. These moves are part of a broader strategy to assert sovereignty and respond to increased geopolitical competition and climate change impacts.