Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Development Canada

Minister Vandal announces appointments to the Board of Directors of Polar Knowledge Canada

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Arctic Ocean, Northern Canada, Arctic, Regions, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Development Canada, Polar Knowledge Canada, Northern Hemisphere, NUNAVUT, Polar regions of Earth, Cambridge Bay

As the world adapts to the new reality of COVID-19 and its impact on Arctic communities, the important work of Polar Knowledge Canada is even more pressing.

Key Points: 
  • As the world adapts to the new reality of COVID-19 and its impact on Arctic communities, the important work of Polar Knowledge Canada is even more pressing.
  • Today, the Minister of Northern Affairs, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, announced the appointment of a new President & CEO of Polar Knowledge Canada, Ms. Jennifer C. Hubbard, and four appointments to the organization's Board of Directors, including Mr. Joe Kunuk as Chairperson as well as Dr. Karen Barnes, Ms.KimberlyFairman,andMs.
  • Polar Knowledge Canada is responsible for advancing Canada's knowledge of the Arctic, strengthening Canadian leadership in polar science and technology, and promoting the development and distribution of knowledge of other circumpolar regions, including Antarctica.
  • Polar Knowledge Canada operates the Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) campus in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut.