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Canada and Nordic Nations Unite for Arctic Defense

3/17/2026

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  • Canada and the Nordic countries—Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland—agreed to strengthen defense cooperation, procurement, and Arctic security to counter Russian threats and U.S. pressure over Greenland.
  • In Oslo, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged coordinated defense spending to bolster collective security and to support Arctic security, trade, and technology collaboration.
  • Leaders expressed strong support for Greenland's sovereignty and pledged deeper economic ties.