Alaska legislature debates resolution recognizing Canada’s sovereignty

Haines Assembly affirms Canada’s sovereignty

The Haines community marching band plays ‘O Canada’ in November 2021 to welcome the first Canadian visitor to town since the COVID pandemic began. (Corinne Smith/KHNS) The Haines Borough Assembly sent a letter three weeks ago to their international neighbor, Haines Junction, Yukon. The letter expressed friendship amid growing political tension. The Canadian mayor responded with a request that Haines publicly support Canada’s sovereignty. The Hai…

Alaska legislature debates resolution recognizing Canada’s sovereignty

Amid a trade war and threats of annexing Canada led by U.S. President Donald Trump, the Alaska State Legislature will be debating an amended resolution, co-sponsored by Republican and Democrat representatives, that recognizes Canada’s sovereignty and longstanding ties between Alaska and Canada.

Yukon premier testifies on Alaska legislature resolution recognizing Canada’s sovereignty

Amended resolution on Canada-Alaska relations, co-sponsored by Republican and Democrat representatives of the Alaska State Legislature, passes committee

Alaska State Lawmakers Affirm Canada Ties While Senator Sullivan Threatens Retaliation

A US senator from Alaska has threatened to divert lucrative cruise ship traffic away from Canadian ports, despite efforts by state-level lawmakers to preserve cross-border relations. Republican US Senator Dan Sullivan said he would work to repeal provisions of the Passenger Vessel Services Act requiring Alaska-bound cruise ships to stop in foreign ports, a move that could cost British Columbia’s tourism industry billions of dollars.  Alaska’s cr…