Tuberculosis remains a persistent public health challenge in Nunavik. In 2025, the region crossed an alarming threshold, recording a record number of active cases. A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal examines this concerning situation.

On March 4, Jean-Éric Tremblay, Scientific Director of Institut nordique du Québec (INQ), played a key role at the 13th annual World Ocean Summit held in Montreal. This world-renowned event, organized by Economist Impact, brings together policy makers, investors, scientists, and Indigenous leaders. The goal is to move from major international agreements to concrete actions to protect and sustainably exploit our oceans.

The Scientific Council of UArctic has appointed Professor Daniel Chartier as the UArctic Chair on Images, Perceptions and Mediations of the Arctic for a term ending December 31, 2029.

On February 10, 2026, the Institut nordique du Québec (INQ) participated in the Forum on Dual-Use Research, organized by the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) at the Québec City Convention Centre. This event, opened by Québec’s Chief Scientist Rémi Quirion, aimed to explore how scientific innovation can meet current geostrategic needs while stimulating the development of dual-use technologies (civilian and military).