Canada is slow to recognise its own north and the potential that it has
Dr. Shadian recently spoke with the BBC about the opening of the Northwest Passage and the opportunity for Canada to be a key player in that region.
China is more closely looking at developing the North American Arctic as part of an ambitious scheme to transform its connections to Europe and beyond. ~Dr. Jessica Shadian, President & CEO, Arctic360
It’s time for Canada to focus on the economic returns the region can provide, because China already has their eyes set on the North American Arctic.
Read the full article HERE.
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