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Canada’s icebreaker reaches North Pole for UNCLOS mapping

8/29/2026

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Canada’s Coast Guard icebreaker CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent reached the geographic North Pole on August 16, 2026.
The vessel sailed alongside Sweden’s icebreaker Oden for the expedition.
Scientists led by Kai Boggild will map the sea floor to support Canada’s UNCLOS claim.
Defence Minister David McGuinty said the mission strengthens Canada’s Arctic sovereignty.
A crew of 77, including 22 scientists, played a hockey game on Arctic ice.

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Canada’s Coast Guard icebreaker CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent reached the geographic North Pole on August 16, 2026.
The vessel sailed alongside Sweden’s icebreaker Oden for the expedition.
Scientists led by Kai Boggild will map the sea floor to support Canada’s UNCLOS claim.
Defence Minister David McGuinty said the mission strengthens Canada’s Arctic sovereignty.
A crew of 77, including 22 scientists, played a hockey game on Arctic ice.