Michael Byers

Professor of International Law
University of British Columbia

Author, Intent for a Nation: What is Canada For?

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October 20, 2007

Who owns the Arctic?

These days, that's the key question in a major debate about water, mineral resources, oil, gas and territory.

Ottawa has made it clear that Canada has to be more assertive in making its claim -- but how, where and when?

This week, we turn our attention to Arctic sovereignty and our guest, one of this country's top experts on the subject.

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