Canada and the Arctic Council
- The Arctic Council was established on September 19, 1996 in Ottawa, Ontario and includes the eight arctic countries: Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and the United States.
- The purpose of this council is to enhance cooperation, coordination, and interaction among the Arctic states to solve issues in the Arctic with involvement from Arctic Indigenous peoples and other residents.
Citation
Canada. Canada and the World. Canada and the Arctic Council. 2021. https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/international_relations-relations_internationales/arctic_council-conseil_arctique/index.aspx?lang=eng&_ga=2.82897942.1609795356.1641921650-1622305536.1641921650
Further Readings
For a compendium of Canada's Engagement in International Environmental Agreements and Instruments (Re. Arctic Council): https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/corporate/international-affairs/partnerships-organizations/arctic-council.html
Overlapping Topics
Arctic Policy
Policy Sub-Topic
Policy Type
International Leaders Forum