Canadian Sovereignty over the Northwest Passage

Complex collection of more than 1,800 independent islands in the archipelago of Canada and the Arctic region of Canada. 1 In the recent history, the Arctic region has gained wide attention from domestic and foreign governments. The rise in global climatic temperatures has led to longer ice - free Arctic summer, exploration and development of higher - level resources, and less challenge to entry into the Arctic Circle. Sovereignty over the Canadian Arctic islands is obvious, only Denmark insists that Hans is an island of 3 square kilometers. What is currently controversial is Canada's claim to the sovereignty of the Northwest Passage.

The Northwest Passage is a famous sea route from the Atlantic to the Pacific, passing through the Arctic Islands with less population. European explorers began looking for the Northwest Passage first in the 15th century, but the dangerous situation and the covering of the sea ice made this road inoperable and defeated many expeditions. Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen became the first person to successfully navigate Northwest Passage in 1906. In recent years, the Arctic ice sheet has become thin due to climate change, and access to the sea is open. In the summer of 2007, this route was completely released from the ice for the first time in history.

Every route that passes through Northwest Passage passes through the Canadian Arctic Islands. Based on this, Canada calls this route "Canada inland waters". However, according to the concept "waterway is international water", the US military sent ships and submarines via waterways without notifying Canada. This is one of the questions "Who owns the Arctic Ocean?" It is a question. Commercial use of Northwest Passage may be a minor benefit due to climate change. If the channel remains open and reliable for several months per year, it saves billions of dollars each year of transportation costs. You can save time and effort. If Northwest Passage becomes an executable route, Canada will make the most profit. This will help Canada develop northern lands, providing important economic and military ownership, if it maintains its dominance.