Canada shuts Nanisivik naval station

The Canada>>> government is shutting down the Nanisivik naval station on northern Baffin Island, a project initially envisioned by Prime Minister Stephen Harper>>> as a deepsea port and a symbol of Arctic sovereignty. The Philippines — Department of National Defense (Philippines)>>> announced the transition out of operations, citing the facility's short seasonal access, repeated construction issues, costly jetty repairs, and the long range of Harry DeWolf-class Arctic offshore patrol vessels which negate the need for refuelling at Nanisivik. The project, completed in 2024 after delays under the Justin Trudeau>>> government, cost over $110 million, with an additional $200 million needed for full operation. Prime Minister Mark Carney>>>'s government insists the station is no longer needed. Conservative defence critic James Bezan>>> criticized the decision, accusing the Liberals of failing to increase Canada>>>'s military presence in the Arctic.