Rob Huebert and Michael Byers discuss the possible implications of Canada's assertion over the North, as well as discuss possible threats to the Arctic security and climate threats.
As there is an increase in melting ice in Canada's North, Canada's natural resources become more exposed to other Arctic countries, and also loses sovereignty over the Northern Passage.
As travels through Canada's Northern Passage increase along with the melting of Arctic ice, Canada is becoming more at risk of losing sovereignty over the Arctic.
There is a need for armed vessels in Canada's Arctic to protect it, as well as improved surveillance and enhanced jurisdiction over the area.
As temperatures rise in the arctic, international ships using the Northwest passage increases, which puts Canada at risk of losing sovereignty in the Arctic and also has environmental risks when ships are transporting things such as oil.
Russia being the chair of the Arctic Council in 2022, the war taking place in Ukraine will have implications on Canada's North as a member of the Arctic council.
If/when Canada decides to end their relationship with Russia within the Arctic Council, Canada will be losing resources that would have been used when researching and analyzing climate in the Arctic.
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, there are many questions around Northern Canada's relationship with Russia, who currently chairs the Arctic council, and how this will affect their relationship