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Canada's defense enters new phase with Arctic in focus, top officer says

Top military officer Jennie Carignan warns that shifting geography reduces natural protection, prompting renewed focus on Arctic and territorial defense.

Published Apr 1, 2026, 3:14 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Canada's defense of its territory and the Arctic are entering a new phase, the country's top military officer Jennie Carignan told AFP. She said that "geography" no longer offers protection "as well as it did in the past," underscoring a renewed focus on the Arctic.