Canada wasn’t snubbed in the misguided AUKUS submarine deal and neither was New Zealand, which is also trying to pursue a nuanced engagement policy with China.
Tag Archives: Arctic sovereignty
Cooperation over conflict in the Arctic
Check out highlights from the wonderful new EBOOK on Arctic Security co-edited by Rideau Institute President Peggy Mason
Government rejects icebreaker offer
The Davie shipyard in Quebec is offering to build Canada’s new polar icebreaker for half the price and under half the time required by the government’s chosen shipyard.
Fighters and Arctic sovereignty
Ernie Regehr debunks the claim that fighter aircraft such as the F-35 have any significant contribution to make to Canadian security and sovereignty in the North.
Arctic ships a titanic blunder
A new report examining the government’s plans to build Arctic/Offshore Patrol Ships has just been released by the Rideau Institute and the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
$188M for Arctic research station
PM Harper announces money for Arctic research — as long as it supports Canadian industry.