Prime Minister of Canada says Canada and Denmark bolster Arctic security - Speech Brief
2 February 2026 17:19 UTC · Prime Minister of Canada · PMO News Release · Source · Email X Link

Prime Minister of Canada says Canada and Denmark bolster Arctic security

Key points

  • Reaffirmed sovereignty and Greenland decision-making
  • Committed to Arctic security investments and Ukraine support

TL;DR

  • Reaffirmed sovereignty and that decisions on Greenland’s future rest with Greenland and Denmark.
  • Discussed strengthening Arctic security across Canada, Denmark, and the region, including through NATO; Carney outlined increased investments in Arctic security, economic growth, and infrastructure.
  • Reiterated support for Ukraine against Russian aggression and agreed on need for a just, lasting peace with robust security guarantees.
Original text

Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke with the Prime Minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen. Prime Minister Carney and Prime Minister Frederiksen reaffirmed their support for the fundamental principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity, and reiterated that decisions on the future of Greenland are for Greenland and Denmark alone to make. The leaders discussed their ongoing work to strengthen Arctic secu...

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