加拿大领导人敦促将国防资金转用于北极基础设施,以促进经济和安全。 Canadian leaders urge shifting defence funds to Arctic infrastructure to boost economy and security.

加拿大北部总理呼吁联邦政府将国防预算资金转用于北极地区基础设施项目, Canada's Northern premiers are calling for the federal government to redirect defence budget funds to Arctic infrastructure projects, arguing this could help meet NATO's 2% GDP spending target. 拟议的项目包括矿物开采和深海港口设施的公路网络。 Proposed projects include road networks for mineral extraction and deep-sea port facilities. 这些投资被视为有利于经济发展和国防,特别是有利于保障供应链和在北极维护主权。 These investments are seen as beneficial for both economic development and national defence, especially in securing supply chains and asserting sovereignty in the Arctic.