Quebec Premier Calls on Feds to Build More Icebreakers, Secure Arctic

Quebec Premier Francois Legault responds to questions at a news conference at the legislature in Quebec City on Sept. 12, 2024. The Canadian Press/Jacques Boissinot

Quebec Premier François Legault has called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to boost Canada’s presence in the Arctic by building more icebreakers, saying it could be one way to avoid U.S. tariffs.

Legault made the comments in an open letter to Trudeau dated Feb. 25, which the premier posted on social media.