Using icebreakers and subs to protect against U.S. pressure  

A Victoria-class Submarine, pictured in September 2016. The Canadian Patrol Submarine Project offers one way to reduce dependence on America in a key area of defence where our nation is vulnerable. 
Victoria-class Submarine
Projecting a significant Arctic presence is important due to the rapid expansion of Russian Arctic military bases, writes Peter Rautenbach.

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