Canada's Arctic and Northern Policy Framework
A framework prepared by the Government of Canada and its partners to empower people and communities to work together for a vibrant, prosperous and sustainable region.
Topics
Highlights of Canada's Arctic and Northern Policy Framework
A summary of our framework partners, goals, key milestones and next phase.
Arctic and Northern Policy Framework
Our shared vision, goals and objectives.
International chapter
Priorities and proposed activities to address the key opportunities facing the circumpolar Arctic.
Safety, security and defence chapter
Objectives and actions for a safe, secure Arctic and North, expressing Canada's enduring sovereignty.
Partner chapters
The visions, aspirations and priorities of our co-development partners.
Arctic and Northern Policy Framework video
The partnerships and process that led to the Arctic and Northern Policy Framework.
Investments supporting the Arctic and Northern Policy Framework
Over $700 million over 10 years in focused funding for the Arctic and North.
Toward a new Arctic Policy Framework
Discussion guide, roundtable reports and videos from this 2017-2018 engagement.
Shared Arctic Leadership Model Engagement 2016
Find out more about the engagement led by Mary Simon, the Minister's Special Representative, and read her reports.
Task Force on Northern Post-Secondary Education
Working together to close the gaps and improve post-secondary education in the North and Arctic.
Performance Highlights: Arctic and Northern Policy Framework
Details on the framework’s total spending, shared outcomes and performance to date.