THE LATEST | CANADAThe Globe and Mail: Ms. Anand, speaking to the Arctic360 Conference in Toronto Wednesday, said Canada wants NATO to put more focus on its northern flank – which has been broadened now that Sweden and Finland have jointed the alliance.
“We’re seeing Operation Arctic Sentry taking shape within the NATO context. We would like to see that initiative be permanent,” Ms. Anand said.
She said the Western alliance needs to shift more attention to the Arctic.
“Canada’s role in NATO has historically been one where we export our defence to Europe,” the minister said.
“It is the moment in time where NATO, as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, must look north, and not only east.”…