Canada To Open Consulate in Nuuk, Greenland
Mary Simon is Canada’s first Indigenous governor general. She will be in Nuuk to officially open the Canadian consulate in Nuuk. (Photo: Arctic Circle Assembly 2022)
In February, Canada will open a consulate in Greenland. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and Governor General Mary Simon are expected to be in Nuuk for the opening.
Canada is planning to open a consulate in Nuuk, Greenland, in early February.
The plans for a consulate were outlined in Canada's Arctic Foreign Policy, presented in December 2024.
The foreign policy emphasized increasing cooperation in and across the Canadian Arctic and with Canada's North American Arctic partners, including Greenland.
The aim is to make the Canadian and North American Arctic more secure and create new opportunities for economic cooperation, scientific collaboration, and cultural exchange.
"The consulate in Nuuk will be a valuable resource for coordinating and advancing Canadian interests in Greenland, enhancing bilateral and commercial relations, facilitating research collaboration, and supporting increased engagement and collaboration across many policy spaces. We welcome Greenland’s commitment to open a representative office in Canada," the foreign policy stated.
Canadian Prime Minister Mike Carney confirmed last week that Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Governor General Mary Simon, who is of Inuk descent, are expected to be in Nuuk to open the consulate.
Meeting between the countries' prime ministers
The Canadian Prime Minister met with Denmark's Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, on January 6th.
Prime Minister Carney emphasised Canada’s support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Denmark, including Greenland, which must be respected in accordance with international law.
Carney expressed support for the European leaders' joint statement in support of Greenland.
"The future of Greenland is for Greenland and Denmark to determine. Canada will continue to work with Denmark, Greenland, and other partners in our shared responsibility for the security and resilience of the Arctic," the Canadian PM said in a press release.
Greenland and Canada share geographical proximity and cultural ties, particularly through their Inuit populations. The modern Inuit in Greenland are direct descendants of the Thule people who migrated from what is now Northern Canada.
