Northern/Arctic Affairs (Canada-U.S. Relations)

The Arctic Council

katherine — Wed, 15 May 2024 20:19:03 +0000

The Arctic Council katherine Wed, 05/15/2024 - 17:19

The Arctic Council

This is the official page for the Arctic Council, which is a leading intergovernmental forum for Arctic States, Arctic Indigenous peoples, and other Arctic citizens to cooperate, coordinate, and interact on relevant issues with a special focus on sustainable development and environmental protection.

Citation

"About the Arctic Council". Arctic Council Secretariat. Accessed May 19, 2022. https://www.arctic-council.org/about/

Further Readings

For Canada's role in the Arctic Council: https://www.arctic-council.org/about/states/canada/

For the United States' role in the Arctic Council: https://www.arctic-council.org/about/states/the-united-states/

For a 2021 report on the U.S.-Canada virtual Arctic Dialogue: https://www.state.gov/the-united-states-and-canada-hold-virtual-arctic-dialogue/

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Arctic Policy

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Northern/Arctic Affairs (Canada-U.S. Relations)

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Info Note

Arctic and Northern Policy Framework

katherine — Wed, 15 May 2024 20:16:29 +0000

Arctic and Northern Policy Framework katherine Wed, 05/15/2024 - 17:16

Arctic and Northern Policy Framework

As part of Canada's Arctic and Northern Policy Framework Canada has committed to establishing regular Arctic dialogues with Nordic states and key non-Arctic states to discuss region-based issues, potential northern projects, and issues of mutual interest.
In the Canada-US Roadmap to a Renewed Partnership in 2021, the two nations pledged to expand the Arctic Dialogue efforts to cover issues related to continental security, economic and social development, and Arctic governance.

Citation

Canada. Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Arctic and Northern Policy Framework International chapter. 2019. https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1562867415721/1562867459588

Further Readings

For the news release containing the pledge to expand Arctic Dialogue: https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/statements/2021/02/23/roadmap-renewed-us-canada-partnership & https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/02/23/roadmap-for-a-renewed-u-s-canada-partnership/

For Arctic Security Dialogue publications by the Wilson Center: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/collection/arctic-security-dialogues

For a March 2022 virtual Arctic Security and Defence Dialogue news release by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2022/05/defence-minister-anand-hosts-virtual-arctic-security-and-defence-dialogue.html

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Arctic Policy

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Northern/Arctic Affairs (Canada-U.S. Relations)

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Policy Framework

International Circumpolar Surveillance

katherine — Wed, 15 May 2024 20:14:29 +0000

International Circumpolar Surveillance katherine Wed, 05/15/2024 - 17:14

International Circumpolar Surveillance

The International Circumpolar Surveillance (ICS) is a region-wide disease surveillance system led by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and was developed by the United States along with the other Arctic States including Canada.
ICS was established in 1999 and began by sharing data on only a select few diseases but has expanded to include several new countries, expanded the types of pathogens targeted, and has established new programs.

Citation

"Circumpolar Health." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011. https://www.cdc.gov/ncezid/dpei/aip/circumpolar-health.html

Further Readings

For Canada's work with the ICS program: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/surveillance/international-circumpolar-system-invasive-bacterial-diseases.html

For more information on the ICS: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2600151/#:~:text=In%201999%2C%20a%20pilot%20surveillance,%2C%20Nunavut%2C%20northern%20Quebec%2C%20

For a 1999-2002 Report on the ICS by the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention: https://oaarchive.arctic-council.org/bitstream/handle/11374/1592/MM03_SDWG_Attachment_4.pdf?sequence=6&isAllowed=y

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Arctic Policy

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Northern/Arctic Affairs (Canada-U.S. Relations)

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Info Note

Canada and the Arctic Council

katherine — Wed, 15 May 2024 20:12:42 +0000

Canada and the Arctic Council katherine Wed, 05/15/2024 - 17:12

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

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Arctic Policy

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Northern/Arctic Affairs (Canada-U.S. Relations)

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International Leaders Forum

Arctic Cooperation Agreement (1988)

katherine — Wed, 15 May 2024 20:10:23 +0000

Arctic Cooperation Agreement (1988) katherine Wed, 05/15/2024 - 17:10

Arctic Cooperation Agreement (1988)

The 1988 Arctic Cooperation Agreement was an agreement made by the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States under the leadership of President Ronald Reagan and Prime Minister Brian Mulroney that laid the basis for Canada-US cooperation in Arctic Waters, specifically in the Northwest Passage.
This agreement helped provide practical mechanisms for the two countries to cooperate, despite unresolved legal differences regarding the status of passage under international law.

Citation

Canada. Treaties. Agreement Between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States of America on Arctic Cooperation. 1988. https://www.treaty-accord.gc.ca/text-texte.aspx?id=101701

Further Readings

For a copy of the agreement: http://www.assidmer.net/doc/1988_Canada_-_USA_Treaty.pdf

For an International Journal Article of the 1988 Canada-U.S. Arctic Co-operation Agreement: https://www.jstor.org/stable/25734058

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Arctic Policy

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Northern/Arctic Affairs (Canada-U.S. Relations)

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Agreement