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Canada Signals Arctic Unity With Planned Troop Deployment to Greenland

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney is considering sending soldiers to Greenland to take part in military exercises with NATO allies. Canada is preparing to send a small group of soldiers to Greenland in a move aimed at reinforcing NATO unity with Denmark as Arctic tensions continue to rise. Government officials say the proposal, now under review by the prime minister, would place Canadian Armed Forces personnel alongside Danish and other NATO troops already increasing their presence on the island. The deployment would be modest in size but significant in symbolism, underscoring Canada’s commitment to collective security in the far north. Several European allies have recently expanded their military activities in Greenland, reflecting growing geopolitical interest in the Arctic. Canada’s participation would align with this broader NATO effort and highlight the alliance’s shared stance on protecting strategic northern territory. The final decision is expected soon, with officials em...

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AtkinsRéalis to Divest Stake in Highway 407 ETR Toll Road

 

AtkinsRéalis Group Inc., formerly known as SNC-Lavalin, has announced its intention to sell its 6.76% stake in 407 International Inc., the company that owns the Highway 407 ETR toll highway north of Toronto. This strategic move is part of AtkinsRéalis’ focus on its engineering services and nuclear businesses. The other major stakeholders in the toll highway are the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (with a 50.01% stake) and Cintra Global S.E. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Ferrovial S.A., holding 43.23%).

AtkinsRéalis aims to pursue margin expansion and growth, including investments in rapidly growing markets. These initiatives involve engineering services across the U.S., leveraging their nuclear expertise, and exploring accretive mergers and acquisitions.


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