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What did Simon do as Canada's ambassador for circumpolar affairs?

  • Organized the Arctic Games

  • Nominated Iceland for EU membership

  • Lead negotiator for the creation of the Arctic Council

  • Helped establish the Antarctic Treaty

Answer

The Arctic Council is an intergovernmental cooperation forum whose main objectives are to enhance cooperation, coordination and interaction among the Arctic States with the aim of promoting sustainable development and environmental protection in the Arctic. As Canada’s ambassador for circumpolar affairs, Simon served as the lead negotiator for the crucial Arctic Council, a body tasked with supporting international cooperation.
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