Arctic sovereignty overshadowing everyday issues in federal election for some Nunavummiut – CBC
Apr 24, 2025
Sovereignty being used as excuse to divert from what Northerners need, says resident
While federal party leaders have been focusing on Arctic sovereignty in the lead up to the federal election, some Nunavummiut say it has been overshadowing more urgent issues.
Threats from the U.S., Russia and China, have led to rising interest in the region, making the issue a key talking point among many candidates as they campaign. And it’s leaving some Nunavut residents frustrated.
“For me, sovereignty is an excuse to divert from what we actually need in Nunavut,” said Vincent Ningark, a resident of Kugaaruk. “We don’t need protection from the military, we just need better health care, better facilities … [the] carbon taxes brought down.”
