Canadian Polar Commission

The Canadian Polar Commission was a federal agency established to support and promote Canadian interests in the Arctic and the North. It provided research, information, and advice on Arctic issues such as environmental protection, sustainable development, and Indigenous peoples' needs. The Commission aimed to foster cooperation among government, researchers, and northern communities to ensure responsible management of polar resources and knowledge. In 2013, its functions were transferred to other government departments, and it is no longer operating as an independent agency.