Parliamentary Secretary Fortier to attend Arctic Circle Rome Forum in Italy
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March 2, 2026 - Rome, Italy - Global Affairs Canada
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that the Honourable Mona Fortier, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, will attend the Arctic Circle Rome Forum from March 3 to 4, 2026, in Rome, Italy.
At the forum, Parliamentary Secretary Fortier will engage in dialogue on Arctic issues with international leaders, including government officials, researchers, industry representatives and Indigenous leaders. Discussions will focus on the Arctic’s strategic significance, economic development, scientific cooperation and the importance of diplomacy in times of geopolitical uncertainty.
Parliamentary Secretary Fortier will provide introductory remarks for a panel on Indigenous sovereignty, which will feature Indigenous leaders. She will also participate in a panel on the changing dynamics in the Arctic with officials from Nordic countries.
Quick facts
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The Arctic is an integral part of Canada’s identity and territory. It comprises more than 40% of Canada’s territory and over 70% of Canada’s national coastline. Over 50% of the population living in Canada’s Arctic is Indigenous.
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Canada’s Arctic Foreign Policy was launched on December 6, 2024. It was the culmination of months of extensive engagement with territorial and provincial governments and Inuit, First Nations and Métis. The policy was also informed by consultations with Canada’s like-minded Arctic partners: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and the United States.
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