Cambridge Bay is the location of the Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) campus as announced by Prime Minister Stephen Harper on 24 August 2010.
This multidisciplinary station is operated by Polar Knowledge Canada, a federal agency, and will operate year-round.
It is a keystone of Canada's Northern Strategy.
Its mandate is stated:
To be a world-class research station in Canada's Arctic that is on the cutting edge of Arctic issues.
The Station will anchor a strong research presence in Canada's Arctic that serves Canada and the world.
It will advance Canada's knowledge of the Arctic in order to improve economic opportunities, environmental stewardship, and the quality of life of Northerners and all Canadians.

— Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Cambridge Bay was chosen after a feasibility study that also included Pond Inlet and Resolute as potential locations.
Prime Minister Harper announced that, starting in 2012, the Government of Canada would spend $142.4 million over a six-year period to build, equip and provision the station.
Additionally, again starting in 2012 and spread over six years, the government would provide $46.2 million for the CHARS Science and Technology Program.
The prime minister stated that to provide for the continuing research and operations $26.5 million per year, beginning in 2018-19, would be made available.
It is expected that the station will provide 35 to 50 jobs.
These jobs, which will be full-time, part-time and seasonal, will start in 2017 and run the Science and Technology Program as well as provide the day-to-day operations of the station.
In addition it is expected that 150 jobs will be created during construction for local and other people throughout the north.
However, some of these jobs will require the hiring of specialised people from southern locales.
Construction began in August 2014.
Cambridge Bay is the location of the Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) campus as announced by Prime Minister Stephen Harper on 24 August 2010. This multidisciplinary station is operated by Polar Knowledge Canada, a federal agency, and will operate year-round. It is a keystone of Canada's Northern Strategy. Its mandate is stated:
To be a world-class research station in Canada's Arctic that is on the cutting edge of Arctic issues. The Station will anchor a strong research presence in Canada's Arctic that serves Canada and the world. It will advance Canada's knowledge of the Arctic in order to improve economic opportunities, environmental stewardship, and the quality of life of Northerners and all Canadians.
— Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Cambridge Bay was chosen after a feasibility study that also included Pond Inlet and Resolute as potential locations. Prime Minister Harper announced that, starting in 2012, the Government of Canada would spend $142.4 million over a six-year period to build, equip and provision the station. Additionally, again starting in 2012 and spread over six years, the government would provide $46.2 million for the CHARS Science and Technology Program. The prime minister stated that to provide for the continuing research and operations $26.5 million per year, beginning in 2018-19, would be made available. It is expected that the station will provide 35 to 50 jobs. These jobs, which will be full-time, part-time and seasonal, will start in 2017 and run the Science and Technology Program as well as provide the day-to-day operations of the station. In addition it is expected that 150 jobs will be created during construction for local and other people throughout the north. However, some of these jobs will require the hiring of specialised people from southern locales. Construction began in August 2014.
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