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- What is A Northern Vision?
- How did A Northern Vision come about?
- Is A Northern Vision connected with the Northern Strategy process?
- What other issues, besides sovereignty, climate change and circumpolar cooperation, are covered by A Northern Vision?
- What was done to ensure the views of northerners are reflected in A Northern Vision?
- What are the next steps to achieve the objectives outlined in A Northern Vision?
A Northern Vision: A Stronger North and a Better Canada is a broad collaborative vision for the North that was developed by the three territorial governments. The vision is framed under the broad themes of sovereignty, circumpolar relations and climate change.
It was released at the fifth annual Northern Premiers’ Forum on May 26, 2007.
A Northern Vision outlines common challenges, opportunities and issues affecting Yukon, Nunavut and Northwest Territories. It details how the territorial governments will work together and with other governments and private sector to achieve shared goals.
How did A Northern Vision come about?
The development of A Northern Vision was announced at the fourth annual Northern Premiers’ Forum in Iqaluit in November 2006.
But the origins can be traced to the first signing of the Northern Cooperation Accord (2003), the Northern Strategy consultation process (2004 to 2005) and the pan-territorial discussion paper Developing a New Framework for Sovereignty and Security in the North (2005).
Is A Northern Vision connected with the Northern Strategy process?
A Northern Vision was developed solely by the territorial governments, while the Northern Strategy process was led and initiated by the federal government.
There is no formal connection between the two undertakings, but the findings of the Northern Strategy consultations were reviewed extensively to ensure A Northern Vision accurately reflects the needs and ideals of Northerners.
What other issues besides sovereignty, climate change and circumpolar cooperation are covered by A Northern Vision?
A Northern Vision speaks to many issues that are important to northerners. It is framed under three primary themes: sovereignty, climate change and circumpolar cooperation.
A Northern Vision focuses on the ‘human dimension’ of the three central themes, discussing pressing northern issues like economic development and diversification, healthcare, education and training, Aboriginal issues and northern infrastructure.
What was done to ensure the views of northerners are reflected in A Northern Vision?
The development of A Northern Vision included an extensive review of the findings from the Northern Strategy consultation process.
What are the next steps to achieve the objectives outlined in A Northern Vision?
After the release of A Northern Vision, the territorial governments will engage federal, provincial and Aboriginal governments as well as the private sector to encourage their active support and begin identifying areas of interest for implementation projects.
A Northern Vision will act as a reference framework for future territorial policy and direction.
