Premiers to Talk Arctic Policy as Canadians Continue Diplomatic Push in Washington

Premiers to Talk Arctic Policy as Canadians Continue Diplomatic Push in Washington
Twelve of Canada's premiers in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 12, 2025. PEI Premier Dennis King left early because of snowstorm forecasts at home. Ben Curtis/The Associated Press
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Territorial premiers are making the case in Washington that Northern Canada is key to continental security, diplomacy and economic opportunity as Canadian leaders continue their diplomatic push against threatened U.S. tariffs.

Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai, Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson and Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok are set to take part in a discussion at the Wilson Center this morning on prospects for collaboration between Canada and the United States in the Arctic.