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Canada has not made a decision about lifting Arctic drilling ban, says Mark Carney

The Hindu Nov 11, 2026 at 07:31 AM IST World
Canada has not made a decision about lifting...

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Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Canada has not decided to lift its Arctic offshore drilling ban, clarifying that recent budget funding supports Inuit governance rather than policy changes. The moratorium, in place since 2016, remains under review as Northern leaders advocate for economic development.

Key takeaways

  • Carney clarified that budget funding supports Inuit governance, not lifting the drilling ban.
  • The Arctic moratorium has been in place since 2016 and is set to expire in 2028.
  • Northern leaders support drilling to increase regional economic self-sufficiency.
  • Carney aims to grow the energy sector to counter U.S. tariffs.
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