GG Mary Simon, ITK’s Natan Obed among Canadians at Arctic Frontiers as global spotlight turns North – Radio-Canada
February 2, 2026
TROMSO, Norway—With Arctic security dominating headlines following U.S. President Donald Trump’s calls for the United States to take control of Greenland, this year’s Arctic Frontiers conference is drawing heightened attention — including with several Canadian speakers on the program.
Held annually in the Arctic city of Tromsø, Arctic Frontiers brings together politicians, Indigenous leaders, scientists, business representatives, researchers and policymakers to discuss issues shaping the circumpolar North.
Prominent Canadians addressing the conference this year include Canada’s Governor General Mary Simon, who will deliver a keynote during a session on the state of Arctic affairs. Simon, an Inuk from Nunavik, will also speak at a side event on Indigenous women’s leadership.
