Governance Layer: Landlord Model + Risk-Sharing
Align incentives by making key territory stakeholders landlords/owners rather than tenants.
Baseline Idea (from v3)
The core governance principle:
Stakeholders with territorial sovereignty should own infrastructure, not rent it.
This applies particularly to:
- Greenland/Kalaallit Nunaat
- Indigenous communities in Canada
- Nordic partners (Iceland, Faroe Islands)
Consortium Model
Canada-led Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) with defined shares:
| Stakeholder | Role |
|---|---|
| Canadian government entity | Lead investor, policy alignment |
| Greenlandic entity | Landing rights, local operations |
| Allied partners | Risk-sharing, market access |
| Commercial carriers | Anchor tenants, traffic commitments |
Governance Primitives
Operating Charter
| Element | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Sovereignty-respecting data rules | Data residency, lawful access |
| Decision-making structure | Board composition, voting rights |
| Dispute resolution | Arbitration, jurisdiction |
Safety & Environment
- Safety case documentation
- Environmental management system
- Ongoing monitoring and reporting
Revenue Allocation
- Transparent formulas
- Direct payments to local communities
- Reinvestment provisions
Town/City Building
Evolution Path
| Phase | Governance |
|---|---|
| Industrial campus | Corporate operations, contractor housing |
| Service hamlet | Basic municipal functions, resident input |
| Municipal settlement | Elected local governance, full services |
Integration Principles
- Early Indigenous consultation and partnership
- Revenue sharing from day one
- Training and employment targets
- Cultural and environmental protections
Delivery Gates
Phasing follows the v3 logic: start where Canada can act unilaterally; expand outward.
| Gate | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Technical | Route survey + burial feasibility + repair plan validated |
| Governance | Landing permissions + ownership structure + Indigenous consultation |
| Economic | Anchor tenants + financing plan |
| Operations | Staffing pipeline + facilities build-out |
