Canadian Response to New U.S. Arctic Policy Muted

Budget will show whether Harper is serious about Arctic, experts say.

Published January 21, 2009

Despite the fact George W. Bush has vacated the West Wing, he has left behind an assertive new national Arctic policy.

In the latest episode of a diplomatic dance that moves at a glacial pace, the outgoing Mr. Bush issued a legacy directive which, among other things, directs U.S. forces to operate in Canada's northern archipelago.

America's new Arctic policy was articulated in a National Security Presidential Directive...

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