September 2, 2026 Opinion by Peter Massie and Jax Jacobsen for subscribers of The Hill Times
The lower cost for heat and electricity, coupled with improved reliability, would open Whitehorse and surrounding areas up to increased development, write Peter Massie and Jax Jacobsen. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia
Whitehorse sits atop a promising geothermal resource—maybe one of Canada’s best, and developing geothermal energy would strengthen this country’s national security by strengthening relations with Arctic allies.
Northern territories and cities desperately need affordable energy. At the same time, Canada’s armed forces require a steady and inexpensive source of power to patrol and protect the North…