Arctic sovereignty and Inuit

Prime Minister Harper has yet to mention Inuit in the same breath as Arctic sovereignty. Last year, I wrote him a six-page letter suggesting how Inuit could help. I have yet to receive a reply.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced July 9 that Canada plans to spend more than $3-billion to build up to eight Arctic offshore patrol ships and construct a deep water port somewhere in the Arctic. This is welcome news, although it will be some years before any of the vessels are on station. ...

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