Arctic Sovereignty In Canada

Alike to the melting icecaps of the North, politics and the environment are rapidly changing. Currently, Arctic sovereignty is in dispute between the Arctic countries over resources, trade, and territory. The message presented in the source confidently exemplifies the opinion that in the 21st century, the Canadian government is obligated to pursue the sovereignty claim over the Arctic, regardless of the international opposition from America and the Arctic countries. These countries are Russia, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Though there are alliances between some scientists, there is political outrage and pressure from these countries. Sovereignty over the Arctic for Canada would give Canada access, and control over the precious …show more content…
This would give Canada control and access to thee valuable natural resources, and potential infrastructure. The source should be embraced for Canada to have the economic benefits of the Arctic’s, now assessable, natural resources. Under the thick sheets of ice in the Canadian Arctic, the natural resources of the Arctic could allow Canada increased economic prosperity. Though there is competition between the Arctic countries for gold, oil, natural gas, and nickel, by extracting these precious resources, Canada would be able to export them, resulting in an increased economy. By embracing the source, Canada would be able to build infrastructure for the extraction of Arctic natural resources. The building of infrastructure can lead to increased job availability. Despite the unruly temperatures of the arctic, if Canada embraces the source, the building of infrastructure would increase. The extraction of the Canadian Arctic riches could possibly lead to increased career opportunities for Canadians. This would give both economic and social benefits for both the Canadian government and Canadian …show more content…
Canada needs to embrace the source because of the support and knowledge of the Canadian Rangers, and the welfare of the unuit people. Though public health would still be an important responsibility for the Canadian government, Canada needs to embrace the source because of the support from the Inuit of Canada have a refined knowledge of the Arctic, and are more than willing to offer protection for Canada. The Canadian Rangers, unique fighting force of the Canadian military who dedicate themselves to protecting the Canadian Arctic, consist over five thousand people mainly consisting of the Inuit people. Their expertise and dedication to the Canadian north makes them valuable for Canada’s protection. The Rangers are willing to assist the government to great lengths in order for the sovereignty of the arctic to be maintained by Canada. Despite the small number of Inuit population in ratio to other minorities in Canada, the Arctic needs to be under protection of Canada to prevent other Nations from mismanaging and neglecting the Inuit people. Due to the lack of use of the Canadian Arctic, the Inuit were displaced to the treacherous areas of the Arctic. To prevent this, Canada needs to continue to be active in the north by fighting for sovereignty in order to continue to protect the Inuit