The Arctic is where Canada’s future security, economic strength, and national resilience will be showcased and reinforced—both at home and abroad. Leaders from across the region are ready for partnership and growth, opening a new chapter in our Arctic future.

As international tensions rise and geopolitical competition sharpens, it is clear we must move beyond rhetoric and aspiration. Canada must take decisive action to strengthen its presence, infrastructure, and economy in the North. Without rapid progress, we risk growing vulnerability in a region that becomes more strategic by the day.

The runway ahead is critical. If all partners can work together—clearing obstacles, aligning priorities, and taking action—we have a unique opportunity to create lasting value and resiliency that will protect Canada and benefit generations to come in the Arctic, its communities, and across the country.

These Canadians have our backs and know how to get things done. Now more than ever, it’s time to get to work—together.

Join the Canadian Club of Ottawa for The Arctic: Four Leaders, Four Perspectives. This special event offers an unprecedented opportunity to hear directly from political, Indigenous, security, and industry leaders who represent front-line interests in this region of national pride, strategic importance, and urgent priority.

SPEAKERS:

• The Honourable Ranj Pillai
  Premier of the Yukon
• Natan Obed
  President, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami
• Lieutenant-General J.M.S. (Steve) Boivin, CMM, MSC, MSM, CD
  Commander Canadian Joint Operations Command
• Sean Boyd FCPA, FCA
  Chair of the Board, Agnico Eagle Mines

Opening Remarks:
Anne-Raphaëlle Audouin
Chief Executive Officer, Nukik Corporation