The Canadian Polar Commission is the adhering body to the International Arctic Science Committee, the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research. It supports Canadian participation in a number of other Arctic research fora by strengthening the relationship between the scientists who are representatives of Canada within those organizations and having a strong network across the country. I think we can be even more effective than we already are in providing leadership and developing collaborative opportunities with other countries.
On November 17th, 2014. See this statement in context.