Can Canada actually defend the Arctic?

The Navy’s commander thinks we could stop Russia or China from transiting through the Northwest Passage without official permission

At first glance it would seem ludicrous to think we could deter the Russian or Chinese navies with a 7,000 ton Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship which mounts a single 25mm cannon, writes Scott Taylor.DND photograph by Corporal David Veldman

Opinion

BY SCOTT TAYLOR

December 2, 2024

OTTAWA—A startling headline and sub-head in a recent National Post story read as follows: “Canada's top sailor says he's sure we could stop Russia or China from trespassing in Arctic: The country’s new Arctic and offshore patrol ships only carry...

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