The only country capable of protecting the region in question is the United States. The US will decide whether Canada maintains control over the NW passage and the riches of the pole. The Russians can plant all the flags they want, but they don't have the mojo to defend the region. The US can sink a couple of subs i there and blow anything out of the water they like. Canada will still control the region, but Canada will remain America's bitch and give up what ever the US wants, when ever it wants it. Sleeping with the elephant provides the mouse much protection, but it comes at great cost.
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