The Northern Research Forum Convenes

Published September 22, 2004

Communicating the importance of the North to a flood of new immigrants from Asia, Africa and elsewhere around the globe poses a critical future challenge for Canada, according to Governor General Adrienne Clarkson.

"As much as these prospective citizens admire our country, they have little acquaintance with the North, with the vast wilderness areas of Canada. This is part of our challenge: communicating...