Canada uses military might in Arctic scramble

[Psycho4Bud]

An international scramble for the Arctic's oil and gas resources accelerated yesterday when Canada responded to Russia's recent sovereignty claims with a plan to build two military bases in the region.
On a trip to the far north, the prime minister, Stephen Harper, said: "Canada's new government understands that the first principle of Arctic sovereignty is: use it or lose it. Today's announcements tell the world that Canada has a real, growing, long-term presence in the Arctic."
Canada uses military might in Arctic scramble | Special reports | Guardian Unlimited

Empire building........doesn't sound like the Canada that's talked of in here.

Have a good one!:s4:

Psycho4Bud Reviewed by Psycho4Bud on 10-22-2007. Canada uses military might in Arctic scramble An international scramble for the Arctic's oil and gas resources accelerated yesterday when Canada responded to Russia's recent sovereignty claims with a plan to build two military bases in the region. On a trip to the far north, the prime minister, Stephen Harper, said: "Canada's new government understands that the first principle of Arctic sovereignty is: use it or lose it. Today's announcements tell the world that Canada has a real, growing, long-term presence in the Arctic." Canada uses Rating: 5

[MVP]

Just another global warming story.... I wonder who doubts global warming now...

Mr Bush, what do you think?... oh that's right, he's an idiot and his party thinks for him...

[FreshNugz]

Well, it doesn't really have to do with global warming. More the fact that it's our land and we don't want the Russians taking it...

[delusionsofNORMALity]

yet another example of canadian imperialism. i think it's obvious that this is just another step in canada's evil plan to take over santa's workshop and destroy christmas as we know it. the international community should band together to condemn this rogue nation whose ultimate goal is the annihilation one of the western world's most cherished institutions.

[Psycho4Bud]

I just KNEW it was a Canadian conspiracy of some sort! HELP SAVE SANTA!!!

Have a good one!:s4:

[DaBudhaStank]

I just KNEW it was a Canadian conspiracy of some sort! HELP SAVE SANTA!!!

Have a good one!:s4:

They got Santa's BALLS!

anyway, you guys can HAVE the arctic. i dont plan on joining the Seal Cub Clubbers Club any time soon.

[FreshNugz]

well this is at least a change from our liberals, who would have said...
"we want that land, eh"

and then russia says
"fuck off"

and then the liberals say
"ok enjoy your stay eh! Bring Parkas!"

The downside of not having our liberal government is that there is now a "war on drugs" so to speak...to think we were so close..

[Chronisseur]

I believe this issue has only just surfaced in the eyes of the public. It sounds more and more to me like this arctic oil is becoming the worlds most valued, unclaimed asset, and will soon be the cause of serious discontent amongst nations.
Dare I say the next world war?....

What do you guys think? I'm far from an 'up to date' kinda dude, but this thing seems pretty volatile.

[Psycho4Bud]

The way it sounds, the cost and actual knowledge on how to drill through the ice caps are far, far in the future. This is all based on a pipe dream of future drilling and people proving that they got a set.

Have a good one!:s4:

[Chronisseur]

Didnt some country already send a sub to plant their flag?