Utoo Radio - June 27 2024 - Canada has announced a $38.6 billion plan to modernize NORAD and NATO in the Arctic region, involving the acquisition of new weapons systems, military infrastructure, and forward operating bases.

The plan includes advanced radar and missile systems, surveillance platforms, maritime sensors, and cyber operations.

The Canadian government has also inked deals for 140 tactical aircraft. The proposal could potentially impact sovereignty declarations and land claim agreements.

Critics say the Canadian government has been neglecting the needs of the Inuit people, who were forcibly relocated during the Cold War.

The plan may redirect public resources from social programs to military projects, potentially hindering the 2019 Framework's implementation.