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

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Canada in the Arctic

By Surendra Shenoy
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Pursuing Claims

Photo by tuchodi
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Maintaining Sovereignty

Photo by Junnn
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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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ESSAI

  • Diapositive perso
  • Diapositive n°2
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Untitled Slide

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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”

Photo by Archives New Zealand
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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

Photo by Werner Kunz
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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.”

Photo by thelearningcurvedotca
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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!

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Richard Renaud

http://www.orange.fr