Understanding Canada's legal claim to the Northwest Passage 

Thank you Anthony we appreciate it.

But no one is disputing whether it’s Canada’s or not. Did you not watch the video? They are disputing whether Canada has a right to check who comes and goes. It may be in their waters but it’s a special case. It’s an international straight, very much used by most countries. Canada just happens to have its islands surrounding it within a 10km range.

Al Costello It really shouldn’t count as an international straight. Both the Panama Canal and the Suez Canal are both taxed by their respective countries and they actually count as international straights. The diffference with the passage is you can actually go around it.

@@coledavis5212 The Panama Canal and Suez Canal are canals, these took billions of dollars to build and goes through what was once land. If Canada builds a canal then that is theirs to regulate as they wish. The Canadian straits were not created by hard work and thus aren't the same.

I agree, from FL, US

Ha! The trump administration does that to everybody. Stay calm, they won't be around long enough to do any damage. International law is on our side.

now you know how first nations people feel

@@addghvsdxvbhgdxcbbgdxvbvcddd I never said I didn't feel for them did I? No, I wasn't even talking about them, plus this would mostly effect them, so I'm defending them. Enough of that passive aggressiveness crap.

@yehoutube ? Tough to follow your broken English. If I'm interpreting it right....never mind, it makes no sense. How do you expect an answer to that? What is the "isn't it?" thing?

There are several other disagreements with the US about Canadian territorial waters with the US claiming any water within 200 miles of their land even wrapping into Canadian shores whereas Canada goes by the convention of dividing the territory in a straight line out from the border of US and Canada. So far, this has been resolved by an agreement to disagree. You're a little late to the being angry game.

@@don-cw1yz That is the way Canada WANTS it set up. With Us In Control! The Americans want it as an international waterway, so we do Not get say over who goes through there, nor do we get to force the companies who do spill to clean it up. that falls on the UN if it is international waterways.

@@don-cw1yz nor do we get say over 'what' is allowed to ship through there. Canada will not bend on this. America does not get to push the world around for their monetary gain.

Jaws10214 I think even Americans understand that Canada should control the passage. We just have a government overrun by corporate greed.

@@don-cw1yz nah, the Alaskan's are good people.. they don't deserve to be punished over their Fed Government decisions.. hopefully Trump's gone soon.

I hate to say this, but the incompetence of Ottawa is getting a bit ridiculous to the point it's becoming a regional security problem. The United States is facing serious future global strategic issues. We simply cannot allow Russia or China to gain a strategic or economic foothold in the arctic. The United States will inevitably need to annex everything west of Ontario to the Northwest Passage. Our global strategic needs are far too great. The fact that Canada has been living under the United States defense umbrella for over 70 years with very little contribution needs to come to an end. Eastern Canada has been living under the US defense umbrella long enough, and they have been sucking off the teat of Alberta's oil revenue transfer payments to feed their aging socialist population. Frankly, everyone's getting a bit fed up with it. Canada has the worlds largest shoreline, and only 8,000 sailors to defend it. Canada also has the 2nd largest land mass with some of the most important natural resources in the world, yet only 75,000 soldiers to defend it. I'm sorry, but a nation that cannot defend itself is not sovereign. In reality, Canada really hasn't been truly sovereign for over 70 years. It only exists because of the United States as an over-seeing protector. You all may need to get used to the idea of statehood with more freedom and free travel across all of North America. Once Canada becomes part of the United States, we can finally build the multi-branched railway system all the way to the northern shore with no impeding regulations, build a US Naval base to finally control and patrol the Passage. This is the only way to ensure free commerce without harassment from Russia or China. We won't have nearly the problems from Russia and China making claims of ownership in the arctic, like they do now. If they do, they'll learn to shut their mouths the hard way, like they did by playing tag with our submarines during the cold war.

It’s international waters not Canadian waters

@@Ryan-dq9sl it is Canadian waters look up the map a see if it in open water or does it go through Canadian borders

@@Ryan-dq9sl it's Canadian waters has been the passage Is Inter locked In the Canadian artic

The passage lies between Alaska (USA) & Greenland (Denmark) THAT MAKES IT AN INTERNATIONAL PASSAGE BUDDY!

@@TheMrPeteChannel Small chunks of the NWP are in US and Danish waters, but you can enter and exit NWP without going through them. The NWP is strictly Canadian and the US/Damish portions should be given to Canada too.

@@TheMrPeteChannel The vast majority of the NWP is Canadian. Challenges to that will result in being engaged by the RCAF and RCN.

Correct, but I would like all waterways that can be used for transit of great distances to be international.

@@TheMrPeteChannel ?

I have never gotten that impression of Russia watching the news. Russia sends bombers over to our side of the arctic that has to be escorted out, and that is really the worst you get from Russia. It is probably more a question that has to be asked, because the USA media, which a lot of Canada will heard at some point, hates Russia with a passion.

@@slowjamsliver7006 Yup, that about sums it up!

Lol the US and Canada are military allies. It’s not like that dispute does anything. And it’s not just the Us.

Bless you I literally just listened to the song Scrolled down and found this, ready to defend my land-

Defend with what, a strongly worded letter?

@@TWE_2000 lol never underestimate the passive aggressive

Pompeo is right about what he said. It's like the straight of Gibraltar (between Morocco, Spain and UK) and Straight of Hormuz (between Oman and Iran). Neither US nor European Union countries recognise the passage as Canadian. It's an international passage. And vessels have a right of passage. This is not a man-made channel in the middle of a country.

@@HusseinDoha No

T WE exactly Canada is weak. That’s why we United States and the Chinese don’t respect Canada. Because they are all words and no action . They should working with the United States to protect the northern route. They know they cantt defend themselves

You are aware that the US transfered ownership of the canal to Panama in 1999 right ? Sorry to burst your bubble, you might want to look it up.

Andy Abreu Hernandez, sorry to burst your bubble but that gesture is just that, a gesture. That canal is STILL unofficially property of the States. I think you might be a bit gullible and unaware of history. Because of the MONROE DOCTRINE, anything in South America can be confiscated if such property is deemed necessary for defense of States national security. In other words, Panama is foolish to believe it owns that canal. Do your homework. 🙌🏾

Andy Abreu Hernandez, hint, the strongest military between the two actually owns that canal. The canal was built for the benefit of the States and national security, not the benefit of Panama.

@@Sheppesh Lol, I guess that is the telegraphed response of an american that still believes they are above all.

Andy Abreu Hernandez, I don’t believe I’m above all. I’m just telling you the reality of the situation. It’s good PR for Panamanians to think they own that canal. Reality check, the strongest military really owns the canal, even if a few families or officials in the government have gained wealth from the use of the canal. I’m just putting this situation in perspective. Actually, I’m explaining it nicely to you. A conservative hawk wouldn’t be so kind to you in his response. Anyway it’s all about the Northwest Passage, not the canal. As a dual citizen I am glad the Canadians can flex muscle in trade. 🙌🏾

Canada isn’t exactly the strongest of countries. If barely has 25,000 active soldiers and a population of 37,000,000. Compared to Russia’s 100,000,000 and 1 million soldatens, and chinas 1 billion and 1 million soldatens or America’s 300,000,000 and 3 millions soldaten. Canadian foreign policy on the northwest passage was to have America back up, Canada in there claims.

@@polishherowitoldpilecki5521 we are one of the best trained and known for being able to hold are own when backed up to a wall

@@polishherowitoldpilecki5521 bro the army has over 100,000 soldiers

😂😂

P M not a country, see statute of new Westminster,h

Philippine want to be the natural habitat

@@jerrysong9957 yeah I'm referring to countries who have claims on the artic

Yes. Particularly when a Conservative government is in power because they are very concerned about climate change and it's impact on Canada's fragile environment

Lol better lay off the bottle for a while if you plan to fight the United States

@@Reddbeaver No fighting necessary. Canada can just hold a defensive position as it's home Territory. Make a warning that if you enter the straight illegally you you'll get hit with explosives. That would force the USA to make the declaration of war....on Canada. Considering the amount of trade ties I don't see that ever happening over an arctic pathway (that Canada would probably let them use anyways).

@The Canada First Party I'm a Canadian actually. I think you guys are a great neighbor, with the best leader in memory. Keep defending western values, we're rooting for you.

@@Reddbeaver thats what im talking aboot,

The great native/Russian war

US: 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

That’s how we get nuked

emmm... that will be a long way to go🤣

The US tried to saddle the CF-35's with electronics that did not work within the Arctic circle and now are surprised we want the purchase rebid. The Harper government selected incompetent contractors to build the new frigates and coast guard ships and the used British subs are only finally operational after twenty year refits. Canada needs to step up it's military procurement game.

You really think that would work? I think the US North Atlantic Fleet would say otherwise.

Jason Cyr Uhhh there is almost 100 000 military members. 13 600 of which are apart of the Navy. And yea, we have ships. 30. Who is going to stop the RCN from protected Canadian waters?

NO!! The Arctic belong to Arctic nations (the coast lines) and NOT to Canada only. The waters of Alaska's northern shores is for USA. Russia have it share, so is Norway, Finland and others. Pompeo is right about what he said. It's like the straight of Gibraltar (Between Morocco, Spain and UK) and Straight of Hormuz (Between Oman and Iran). Neither US nor European Union countries recognise the passage as Canadian. It's an international passage. And vessels have a right of passage.

@@HusseinDoha Both of your examples are between two nations and provide ocean access to multiple nations. They do not compare well. These are internal waters.

@@HusseinDoha the actual territory of the passage is entirely Canadian, the channel has Britain and France on either side the entire length of the channel, same with Gibraltar. The territory of the passage is entirely Canadian

@@HusseinDoha WRONG!!! The US and Canada both agree the North west passage is Canadian.

Long time ago. It erupted in 1980s though. Pompeo is right about what he said. It's like the straight of Gibraltar (between Morocco, Spain and UK) and Straight of Hormuz (between Oman and Iran). Neither US nor European Union countries recognise the passage as Canadian. It's an international passage. And vessels have a right of passage.

@@HusseinDoha Hey look, another example of what happens when Canada tries to protect its sovereignty. People from other places claim that Canada doesn't have the right to protect itself. More vessel traffic means more pressure on the wildlife in the region. That's a deal breaker.

@@HusseinDoha Straight of Gibraltar 14 miles, Straight of Hormuz 40 miles. in each case they go between two countries and along the coast of each, Northwest passage 900 miles inside Candian territory, surely you can see the difference.

No

The Northwest Passage is in Canadian waters and is not an international passage. Canada should have the right to control its territory and sovereignty.

@@user-bk9yq3tp3i yes

Lol, | American government behind closed doors: "freedom to drill oil and pollute the environment"

Policies Matter! You’re shitting me right?

@@Ferreira0504 Nature makes oil!

Which was dropped cause the US was scared of pisisng Canada off.

They made up the bs term of a "near arctic" state, even though the farthest north china goes is the same as berlin. China has also made other bs claims that Chinese fishermen use to fish in the arctic and showed "completely legitimate" research papers that proved this. The sad truth is that china is just using its global sway with its strong economy and military to push its way into affairs it should have no say in so that it can affect events to most positively affect china.

We don't have to claim anything. It is our territorial waters. International law agrees.

You realize that means nothing if it can't be enforced right? Ask the Filipinos how that argument worked out.

@@keithbrown3045 There is no claim against Canadian territory. Our borders will stand, America will not invade. Trump and his liars will be gone in less than 2 years and the issue will go back to right of passage. The Filipinos have nothing to do with this topic. Different oceans different traffic different everything.

Keyword "ongoing" this isn't about Trump or anyone invading.. it's about A) exerting a right that you know you can exert. B) Most importantly for the US "freedom of navigation through the seas" One of the US navy primary goal is to keep ALL sea lanes open without countries making arbitrary claims. If Canada insist on claiming these sea-lanes they better start building up a major deterrent.

@@loktom4068 I hear you. Trump is the master of trash talk. Having the law on your side is the first backup. This is all a moot point. Pompeo's lies about China and Russia invading don't scare us. The trump administration's lies may whip up the fear in the US over immigration or Iran but this issue is dumb.

Justin Trudeau can pay for them with Canadian Tire money and sodomy coins.

We never should've converted those Upholder class subs to the US mark 48 torpedo system. The original British system could launch anti-ship missiles. The problem with buying new ships is that the Harper government awarded the contract to a shipbuilder that has been turning out rustbuckets with wiring problems.

This is a warming cold war.

Phil Viner Washington State, for starters.

China isn't anywhere near the arctic so why would they try to claim it? The South China Sea is split between dozens of countries. Many with friendly relates with other countries, and let feign warships pass through. China only owns the northern most part of the South China Sea.

We don’t have money. Our population is very small for the land mass we own anyways. Plus, it’s pointless when the USA could invade us with the blink of an eye

James Charles That’s pretty out of the question though, America won’t invade us. But alas no. No matter how much we increase tax and lower funding we won’t really get that much more money for the military

@@jays5926 we need to invest in a nuclear program

Idk if you're trying to "own" the US but that is international waters because it's an internationally important waterway.

That's how every nation was built from stealing and killing from the other guy. It's about time we move past the barbaric ways of the past and forge a new future for everyone

Most of canada was ceded, read some history books

Didn’t I see you in another video about wanting a Thai wife?

Larry MacDonald LoL. The entire “Americas” were stolen either the Brits, Spaniards, French...cuz we all know europe is tiny without resources so one must move. But on the brighter side everyone is an immigrant here 😂

warren anderson Not many, Canada has Churchill as the Arctic deep water port. Then there is Alert. A military base and the most northern inhabited place in the world. There isn’t any economic activity up there. There could be though if the ban on drilling for natural gases was lifted.

but Canada does. Canada as a nation regardless of race is the rightful owner of the passage. If the natives made a completely native country, they would have the rights to the passage too.

Because we don't need to. International law is on our side. Just because an American administration needs money to prop up it's trillions of debt doesn't mean they get everything they want. Look at the map, the US has no legal standing to claim anything.

Guess Canada's schools hospitals and political weddings can expect American drone strikes soon or was that only the policy for the middle east? My military will preform above expectation and with moral honor, we wear the armour of god and feel remorse for our sins. Do you AMERICA? Who bombs a school house in Afghanistan because 3 terrorists hid inside? Not Canada. Who committed war crimes bombing hospitals in Syria? Not canada. AND WHO claimed wmd in Iraq? Im sad to know Americans have already been condemned to hell, push your fancy red button.

That was Obamas way of doing things chump !!!!! But, that's not a bad idea though......

@@phillipparent6154 Just keep on leaning on America you loser !!!!~

@@phillipparent6154 Canada doesn't have a army mate

@@JS-jm5zl we dont your right im sorry lolololol come on up and take it then should be a problem for ya hahahahahaha but we made you yanks seruner before but we aint taking prisoners this time. You can find me about a mile out from where your bowels empty and body drops, ima get at least 1 your comrades before they hear your shot hahahahahahaha i murder animal's from march till late november its nothing to camp out and wait for ya. Should i use the 338 win mag lupa or the c14 timberwolf? Ill let god pick since the price of ammos worth 10x your whole familys life tityfagboi

Ya, meaningless. There are surveys going on or have been done to determine the tectonic plates that define each continent. I'm not sure the findings but they have nothing to do with the NW Passage. That is purely Canadian waters.

DanSk451 my point is, one can lay clams only on what one can control and defend. US, Russia or China have their nuke subs cris crossing the NW Passage and the Arctic any time they want and we can’t do a diddly squat about that.

@@saxytb True they may have been in subs under the ice in our territorial waters but it is much more likely they stick to the Arctic Ocean to get to the Atlantic. It is much faster and safer than maneuvering through our islands under the ice. That's a different issue anyways. The issue is shipping passage. The issue is these are our territorial waters, by established international law. We don't have to worry about the US invading. Pompeo drooling over oil and gold and diamonds is just desperate greed from a country desperate for money to cover their trillions of debt. True, trump is the greatest threat Canada has ever faced, including the wars, but they will all be gone in less than 2 years.

@@DanSk451 Boy, you are in for a devastating heartbreak in 2020.

Darlene Sjostrom What do you think will happen to Canada in such scenario? Be careful what you wish for.

Fish eye lens, for dramatic affect. It’s fairly obvious

Troll

😂😂Liberalism is a mental disorder😂😂

Such a obvious bait

VOTE justin OUT I know your just trying to bait, but according to science, liberalism isn’t a a mental disorder. Or maybe you are an armchair scientist who got a degree from the University of Reddit

you military is very weak🤣

@@akltom Agree. Very weak. Like our so called leader Trudeau.

day1971 Cons are American boot lickers. I wouldn’t be surprised if they gave the entire northern territories to the US

No it doesn't lmao

More like star wars episode one

The Americans own the behring straight. The Americans could blockade the straight and cut off the northwest passage to everyone.

@@mattmcqueen3722Panama owns Panama canal. It should block it

Madara Uchiha There would be some very unhappy countries.

@@mattmcqueen3722 That would be the dumbest move the U.S. could do. How does that hurt Canada? If anything, it males our job easier in the Noeth west passage. What that will do is shift the blame and anger from Canada blocking the North west passage with military forces, to the U.S. blocking the behringer strait. Accomplishing nothing except the U.S. shooting itself in the foot. We dont care if it ends up becoming a major trade route or not. We assert that its Canadian. Blocking it via the behringer strait does nothing and would be a total back fire.

@@mattmcqueen3722 US owns half of it Russia is one the other side

Pompeo may know better but he is still a liar...ok feel better now?

@@bowriver1 I didn't defend him at all. I know very well he's a liar. That's what the CIA do. The problem with people is they take sides. Not because I said Pompeo knows a lot that I sides with him. The truth don't take sides. Check on the next comment I will do there is a 19 seconds video link:

@@bowriver1 Last week Pompeo said it himself: 'I was the CIA director. We lied, we cheated, we stole': ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qfrhATD4nM0.html

Is there a competent government out There?

The Americans aren't making claims in the south china sea, the countries that border it have competing claims and china's is by far the most outlandish and thuggish.

@@RB01138 China has both land and maritime claims in the South China Sea. The US claims the waters are international but China claims sovereignty over a substantial part of the waters. www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/05/warships-sail-disputed-south-china-sea-190506053101928.html

Al jazeera, what you watch that when there's nothing good on rt? Lol

@@rickwebster860 A stopped clock is correct twice a day. Is CNN more reliable and less biased than Al Jazeera? You could check for yourself what China's maritime claims are. But you didn't.

@The Canada First Party America is run by the global nationalist criminals They're an oligarchy!

Guy Major I’m pretty sure America doesn’t have any military presence whatsoever in Canada. If anything it’s the other way around, at least with my local units.