Unreliable internet keeps Western Arctic businesses at a disadvantage. A Northern digital strategy—with fiber, satellite, and affordable access—is needed to make connectivity the backbone of regional prosperity.

A shortage of skilled workers forces many businesses to rely on contractors from the South. The solution lies in building apprenticeships, investing in local training, and offering incentives that keep talent rooted in the North.

Businesses face inflated costs from geography and weak logistics. Investment in infrastructure, regional hubs, and supply chain reforms—beyond subsidies—is needed to build a resilient northern economy.