Canada to expand its military in Arctic

Mar. 16, 2026

Q: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced last week a $24 billion plan to expand military capabilities in the Arctic, where his nation has had to rely on the United States for its defense. Where is Canada?

Circle the area on this map

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Q: About 40% of Canada’s land mass is located north of the Arctic Circle. Which country has land closest to the North Pole?

A. Canada

B. Greenland

C. Russia

D. United States

Q: At this year’s World Economic Forum, Carney said there was a “rupture” in the U.S.-led world order and middle powers like Canada must unite to resist coercion by aggressive superpowers. Where is the annual economic conference held?

A. Belgium

B. France

C. Switzerland

D. United States

Q: Eight countries have Arctic land. Which nation has the least land located north of the Arctic Circle?

A. Finland

B. Iceland

C. Norway

D. Sweden

Q: The Arctic is warming faster than any other part of the world, and its sea ice is melting more in summer than it refreezes in winter. The shrinking ice cover could lead to ...

A. New shipping routes

B. Oil and gas wells

C. Military conflict

D. All of the above

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