The station I referred to, the Canadian High Arctic station, will be built in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, and is scheduled to open its doors on July 1, 2017.
Scientific work, however, is already under way at the station location in Cambridge Bay. As a key pillar of Canada's northern strategy, this station will provide Canada and the world with cutting-edge Arctic science and technology to support and inform decision-making in the north while contributing to the economic prosperity of Canadians.
There are a number of objectives for this station: promoting and disseminating knowledge in respect to polar regions; developing and diversifying the economy in Canada's Arctic; providing effective stewardship of the Arctic lands, waters, and resources; creating a hub for scientific activity in Canada's vast and diverse Arctic; promoting self-sufficient, vibrant, and healthy northern communities; inspiring and building capacity through training, education, and outreach; and enhancing Canada's visible presence in the Arctic and strengthening our leadership on Arctic issues.