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Kopie von CANADA on the Arctic

This presentation outlines Canada's success in the pursuit of its claims and maintenance of its sovereignty in the Arctic

Information provided is valid and true as of 18/08/2015

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CANADA

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Pursuing Claims

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Maintaining Sovereignty

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sov·er·eign·ty [sov-rin-tee]

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Making claims

and the UNCLOS
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Hydrocarbons in the Arctic

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Current state

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Hans Island

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Proposed solutions

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Beaufort Sea

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1825 Treaty of Saint Petersburg-

“the line of demarcation shall follow the summit of the mountains situated parallel to the Coast, as far as the point of intersection…and, finally, from the said point of intersection, the said Meridian Line of the 141st degree, in its prolongation as far as the Frozen Ocean”

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20 years of Natural Gas
6.3 Billion barrels of Oil

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2004: Leased eight separate sections for underwater oil exploration and research
2009: US Secretary of Commerce announced a moratorium on all commercial fishing in the region

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Northwest Passage

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An International Strait?

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Northern Sea Route

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Prime Minister Harper-

“Canada has a choice when it comes to defending our sovereignty in the Arctic…and make no mistake, this Government intends to use it.”

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Diminishing powers

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Military advancements

Military bases and patrol vessels
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Operation Nanook ++

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Operation Nanook

  • Joint military exercise
  • Involves other countries
  • Up to 1250 participants
  • Latest Arctic technology
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Conclusion

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Thank you!

Uwe Becker