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What the ICE Pact Means for Canadian Industry and Arctic Security
In this episode of the Expert Series, panelists Dr. Adam Lajeunesse, Colonel (Ret'd) Pierre LeBlanc, and Dr. Rebecca Pincus discuss the ICE Pact, a collaboration between Canada, Finland, and the U.S. aimed at strengthening Arctic security and shipbuilding capabilities.
The panel examines the severe shortage of icebreakers, ongoing shipbuilding delays in Canada and the U.S., and how Finland’s advanced technology can expedite the process. Key topics include the operational challenges of building and deploying icebreakers, their essential role in Arctic resupply and security, workforce…
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