Canada and the Circumpolar World
Canadian leadership on international Arctic issues is undertaken by the Circumpolar Affairs division under the direction of Canada’s Senior Arctic Official. The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, with the support of other government departments with Arctic and North mandates, work together to set out a vision for Canada’s actions in the Arctic that is based on cooperation with Northern governments and peoples and our Circumpolar neighbours. The Arctic Foreign Policy promotes Canadian interests and values and delivers on the international dimension of our Northern Strategy in a number of specific areas. This site details the objectives of Canada’s Arctic Foreign Policy along with descriptions of some of our partners and initiatives.
