Canada to open new consulate in Greenland amid U.S. security claims
The federal government has announced plans to open a new Canadian consulate in Greenland, a move that comes as U.S. President Donald Trump has again raised the possibility of taking control of the Arctic territory.
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is expected to travel to Greenland in the coming weeks, with the visit anticipated in early February, according to Prime Minister Mark Carney. During the trip, Anand will formally inaugurate Canada’s new consulate in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland. Governor General Mary Simon is also expected to join the delegation.
The announcement follows rec...