The military and the northern infrastructure gap
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P. Whitney Lackenbauer, P. Whitney Lackenbauer, Ph.D.Ph.D.
Associate Professor and ChairDepartment of History
St. Jerome’s University (University of Waterloo)13 October 2010
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“We believe that Canadians are excited about the government asserting Canada’s control and sovereignty in the Arctic. We believe that’s one of the big reasons why Canadians are excited and support our plan to rebuild the Canadian Forces. I think it’s practically and symbolically hugely important, much more important than the dollars spent. And I’m hoping that years from now, Canada’s Arctic sovereignty, military and otherwise, will be, frankly, a major legacy of this government.”
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Historical Historical OverviewOverview
Strategic / Policy Strategic / Policy frameworksframeworks
Opportunities to Opportunities to leverage DND/CF leverage DND/CF infrastructure infrastructure investments to investments to benefit Northern benefit Northern communities … communities … and vice versaand vice versa
OutlineOutline
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‘‘Of all the polar countries, Canada has been the weakest in developing the potential of its Arctic regions and in responding to its full range of responsibilities.’’
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Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act (100 miles)
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To develop a role merely to satisfy the “optical demands” of political sovereignty “would be to build on shifting sands…. It would not be long before somebody noticed that one visit of the Governor General, accompanied by an enthusiastic press corps, can provide a sovereign presence to a remote area much more effectively and much more cheaply than 100 [Canadian Armed Forces] surveillance overflights.”
-- Lawyer Erik Wang, CFHQ, April 1969
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Northern Region Headquarters (1970)
NORPLOYs NORPATs Land Force
exercises Rangers
revitalized
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Engineers and nation-building Northern Airfields Remote bridges
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Joe Clark, House of Commons Debates, 10 Sept. 1985
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↑ CF sovereignty exercises and overflights
Forward Operating Locations Fixed sub-surface sonar Polar 8 icebreaker High Arctic Base Nuclear submarines North Warning System
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Perform military tasks in support of sovereignty
Inexpensive & effective
Representative Bridge between
military and Aboriginal cultures
Communities benefit Media accolades
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End of the Cold War: from controlled military area to potential economic zone
Long range air carriers Maritime Activities Natural Resources Organized Crime Terrorism WMD
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Source: AMAP
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– 6-8 new Arctic/Offshore Patrol vessels
– Building a deep water Arctic docking and refuelling facility in Nanisivik
– Launched RadarSat-2– Canadian Forces Arctic Training
Centre in Resolute– Polar class icebreaker (CCG)– Arctic Response Company Groups– Yellowknife Reserve Company– Expand and enhance the “Arctic”
(Canadian) Rangers
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Six core missions:• Conduct daily domestic and continental
operations, including in the Arctic and through NORAD;
• Support a major international event in Canada;
• Respond to a major terrorist attack; • Support civilian authorities during a crisis in
Canada such as a natural disaster; • Lead and/or conduct a major international
operation for an extended period; and • Deploy forces in response to crises
elsewhere in the world for shorter periods.
Stable, Predictable Funding
Right Equipment and Training
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Finally, the Canadian Forces must have the capacity to exercise control over and defend Canada’s sovereignty in the Arctic. New opportunities are emerging across the region, bringing with them new challenges. As activity in northern lands and waters accelerates, the military will play an increasingly vital role in demonstrating a visible Canadian presence in this potentially resource rich region, and in helping other government agencies such as the Coast Guard respond to any threats that may arise.
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Op NUNAKPUT
Jul-Sept
Op NANOOK
Aug
Op NUNALIVUT
Mar/Apr
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Strengthen Canada’s sovereignty Protect our environmental heritage promote economic and social
development Improve Northern governance
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“Our vision for the Arctic is a stable, rules-based region with clearly defined boundaries, dynamic economic growth and trade, vibrant Northern communities, and healthy and productive ecosystems.”
“Canada does not anticipate any military challenges in the Arctic and believes that the region is well managed through existing institutions, particularly the Arctic Council.”
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A Northern Vision: A Stronger North and a Better Canada (2007) sovereignty comes through sustainable communities,
with robust infrastructure, an educated and capable population, and lower costs of living
encouraged the federal government to collaborate “to enhance monitoring and enforcement capabilities in the Arctic”
“Northern issues must be addressed by Northern voices”
“to support increased efforts by Canada to strengthen bilateral relations with our Arctic neighbours to help ensure that our circumpolar interests remain a priority area for multilateral cooperation.”
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“Whether for support of economic development, the enhancement of Canadian sovereignty or the simple matter of equality of northern citizens with those of other areas of Canada, access to and within these regions is integral. Northern transportation infrastructure, where it exists, is ageing and in need of significant re-investment.”
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‘‘The Arctic also needs investment in infrastructure. Lack of adequate infrastructure capital currently impedes development of viable small business enterprises that are so necessary for a strong and diversified economy.’’
Mary Simon, ‘‘Inuit Unveil Action Plan to Develop Next Chapter of Inuit Development with
Canada,’’ Address to The Empire Club of Canada, Toronto, 15 February 2007, 3.
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Recommendations: Develop a long-term plan to invest
in northern infrastructure Make Canada’s North the world
leader in climate change adaptation Use smart military
investments as the backbone for building the New North
Information technologyMake partnership official policy
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“Let me be clear. Canada does not see a conventional military threat in the Arctic in the foreseeable future.
The real challenges in the region are, therefore, related to safety and security.”
Speech to a conference in Washington, DC, 28 April 2010
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Dr. D.E. Atkinson, International Arctic Research Centre, UAF
Benjamin James, US Geological Survey
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Military investment and development stimulated by crisis … and often short-lived
Historically, the military has had a direct and indirect influence on northern socio-economic development – often unintentionally
Bold visions to modernize the north have rarely been implemented
Territorial governments and Aboriginal peoples are now central actors in development, demonstrating sovereignty, and defence
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Hon. Lawrence Cannon (July 2009): “A strategy is only as good as the action it inspires.”
Need to implement the Northern Strategy Sovereignty well in hand (DFAIT) DND/CF horizon 1 and 2 focus on security
and safety issues (rather than conventional military threats)
Coordinated, sustainable government plan Leverage public-private partnerships?