Premiers to talk Arctic policy as Canadian officials continue diplomatic push in Washington [Video]

Territorial premiers say it is a critical time for the Arctic as they meet with representatives from Greenland in Washington where Canadian leaders continue their diplomatic push against threatened U.S. tariffs.

Yukon Premier Ranj Pillai, Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson and Nunavut Premier P.J. Akeeagok spoke at the Wilson Center Thursday morning about prospects for collaboration between Canada and the United States on resource development and security.

It’s become increasingly clear from President Donald Trump’s repeated comments about the United States somehow absorbing Canada and Greenland that the president has an eye on Arctic resources.

Simpson says the world is looking at opportunities in the Arctic around critical minerals and security, but it’s the people of the north who assert Canada’s sovereignty.

All 13 of Canada’s premiers were in the United States capital this week, days after the president signed executive orders to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and …