The arctic is a very good first issue for Harper, because it immediately speaks to a couple of his perceived weaknesses (that supposedly cozy US relationship, and foreign policy). It is a good unifying issue, in that it can get support both from the anti-Bush crowd in Canada, as well as the pro-military-spending crowd. Also a good issue to show some long-term vision. As much as I'm not a supporter of Harper, I'll give him credit: he's a really smart guy.
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