Canadian PM Stephen Harper is on the warpath:
Harper, who has pledged to spend billions defending Canada’s sovereignty over the Arctic, is expected to announce the location of a planned military deep water port later in the week.
“Our government has an aggressive Arctic agenda,” said Dimitri Soudas, the prime minister’s spokesman.
“Economic development — unleashing the resource-based potential of the North, environmental protection — protecting the unique Northern environment, national sovereignty — protecting our land, airspace and territorial waters.”
Last month, Harper announced that six to eight new patrol ships will be built to guard the Northwest Passage sea route in the Arctic, which the United States insists does not belong to Canada.
U.S. Ambassador David Wilkins has criticized Harper’s promise to defend the Arctic, calling the Northwest Passage “neutral waters.”
Harper said last month the deep water port will serve as an operating base for naval ships and also will be used for commercial purposes. He might also announce a military training center in the Arctic.
“Canada has a choice when it comes to defending our sovereignty over the Arctic. We either use it or lose it. And make no mistake, this government intends to use it,” Harper said.
Their greed and aggression just knows no limits does it?
