By Kira Wronska Dorward, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News After a brief and unexpected visit to Iqaluit on Monday, Feb. 10, from federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok released a three-page statement before flying to Washington to discuss American tariffs alongside Canada’s other premiers and representatives of Trump’s government. In it, Akeeagok outlines the agreed-upon policy regarding security currently in place with the federal government, projects already underway to further develop Nunavut’s infrastructure and he emphasizes the need to consult Inuit and Northerners before making policy decisions or announcements.The current Arctic security national defence policy under the Trudeau government includes the slogan “nothing about us, without us” in terms of consulting Northerners in decision-making. “This morning, I learned about Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre’s Arctic platform, including…
Register
