UDC

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Authors

Marina М. Panikar
Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov;
prosp. Lomonosova 2, Arkhangelsk, 163002, Russian Federation;
e-mail: mpanikar@yandex.ru
Andrey I. Opryshko
Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov;
prosp. Lomonosova 2, Arkhangelsk, 163002, Russian Federation;
e-mail: andreyopryshko@mail.ru

Abstract

Based on a comprehensive analysis of primary and secondary sources, this article describes key stages in the development of contemporary Canada–Russia relations, analyses the dynamics of Canada–Russia cooperation during the period under study and explores the main areas of collaboration between the two countries in the Arctic region: extractive industry; construction and investment; ecology and protection of indigenous peoples living in the North of Russia and Canada; higher education and social services. Further, the paper dwells on Canada’s sanctions policy against Russia implemented in response to the Ukrainian crisis of 2014. It was established that Canadian sanctions are almost identical to the American ones: they are sectoral and first of all affect the financial and defence spheres, as well as oil and gas companies. In addition, the paper considers the possibility of rehabilitating the two countries’ relations through collaboration in the industrial sector, mining industry being one of the most promising spheres of cooperation, according to the authors. Further, the article studies the policy of social responsibility of Canadian business in the northern regions of Russia, contributing to the development of their social and industrial infrastructure. The analysis of the main spheres of cooperation between the two countries in the Arctic region revealed that many of these spheres pay little attention to the complicated current political relations between Ottawa and Moscow and thus could become a promising platform able to facilitate bilateral political dialogue at the highest level.

Keywords

North of Russia, Canada, Canada–Russia relations, Arctic region, Arctic shelf, Northern Forum, Canadian studies

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