Russia\u0027s missions in the Arctic briefly tapered off after its invasion of Ukraine, but its submarines and bombers are once again showing up.
The original purpose of having Soviet bombers loitering in the Arctic was so that Moscow would have a head start in the event of nuclear war.
“It must be underlined that this renewed activity is not new, but a resumption of something that was routine during the Cold War,” read the report, which added that the bombers never actually breached Canadian airspace. . In early 2020, for instance, NORAD detected two Russian Tu-160 bombers making a beeline for Canadian airspace before abruptly turning around.Article content
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FIRST READING: Russian military back to harassing the Canadian ArcticRussia\u0027s missions in the Arctic briefly tapered off after its invasion of Ukraine, but its submarines and bombers are once again showing up.
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Serious investments needed for Canada to defend against Arctic threatsWhen Canadians say “the True North strong and free,” so many of us believe in what that phrase means, but not necessarily what it takes to keep it that way—and one could argue consecutive federal governments have also forgotten to act to keep it that way. As we think about NORAD modernization, we need to ensure that any spending and policy in the area protects Arctic sovereignty and national security, while also serving northern development. To frame these investments, we need to differentiate between threats through, to, and in the Arctic region. And as part of that process, we need to make sure we’re investing in needed infrastructure and in creating jobs in the area to support these goals. Recent conversations about Canadian military policy have been dominated by Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine and growing concerns about the economic appeal of the Arctic to China. New Democrats understand entirely the weight of this situation—my colleague, NDP MP Heather McPherson, moved a motion in the House of Commons in April to recognize the Russian aggression in Ukraine as an act of genocide, and our entire caucus has been pushing this government to do more to support Ukrainian refugees. But alongside increasing supports for Ukraine in this critical moment, we have seen certain Members of Parliament calling for a drastic militarization of our Arctic region to prepare for potential “threats” through the Arctic region. We have seen calls for Canada’s participation in American anti-missile defence systems. We have heard escalating language about an existential threat to Canadian security posed by the Russian military’s Arctic presence, despite a consensus among experts that we do not face an immediate threat of invasion. There is, however, an existential threat to Canada’s Arctic that requires immediate investments. The most pressing threat in the Arctic region is climate change. The Arctic region is warming at up to seven times the speed as the rest of the world. The Unit
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FIRST READING: Trudeau cabinet casually discussed crushing Freedom Convoy with tanksJustice Minister David Lametti claimed it was a joke, although he may not have been joking about suggesting Canada call in the army.
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NORAD modernization urgently needed for Canada to maintain competitive edge in the ArcticCanada’s Arctic is under threat—from climate change and the belligerence of Russia and China, both of which share an interest in the region’s energy resources, rare and highly prized minerals, and seafood. Russia’s massive build-up of military bases on its Arctic shoreline and its occasional probing of North American defence systems sits uncomfortably alongside China’s efforts to style itself as a “near Arctic state.” These are multiple wake-up calls for Canada and its NORAD partner, the United States. A 2021 NORAD/U.S. Northern Command strategy paper was blunt in stating that, “The American and Canadian people are safe and secure today but, without intentional efforts to counter our competitors’ fast-paced advances, our competitive advantage will erode.” Canada’s defence modernization strategy was outlined by Canada’s Minister of National Defence Anita Anand in June 2022 in an announcement of new funding for NORAD infrastructure: $4.9-billion for the first six years, with $38.6-billion allocated over 20 years. The announcement was an outgrowth of Canada’s 2017 vision and plan for defence modernization, Strong, Secure, Engaged. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been a further wake-up call and adds to the urgency of re-evaluating our defence capabilities in the North. Canada now has an unprecedented opportunity to modernize urgently needed defence infrastructure in the Arctic—but many observers are already saying that more investments will be needed. Part of the need for investments comes from the sheer scale and characteristics of Canada’s Arctic. It represents 40 per cent of Canada’s land mass, 75 per cent of its coastline, and a population of around 140,000, representing 0.3 per cent of Canada’s population in 72 communities. This alone makes defending the Arctic a significant challenge. The Standing Senate Committee on National Security, Defence, and Veterans Affairs selected Arctic Security as a priority for study in 2022. Having heard from scores of witnesses, th
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BC NDP housing legislation advances toward third readingThe first two pieces of housing legislation proposed by Premier David Eby have passed second reading and return to the legislature today.
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BC NDP housing legislation advances toward third reading after Tuesday votesThe first two pieces of legislation proposed by Premier David Eby have passed second reading and return to the legislature today as he follows through on a pledge to act quickly on key issues facing British Columbia.
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