Former BlackBerry Chief Balsillie Urges Canada to Form Arctic Strategy

Former BlackBerry chief executive Jim Balsillie called on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to establish a comprehensive national strategy for the Arctic — and his research organization has even written up a draft version.

Balsillie, founder of the Arctic Research Foundation, said Wednesday he takes issue with the government’s “inattention” to a national strategy for the region. One is needed to address the Arctic’s issues, including security, climate change and economic growth, he explained.