Northwest Territories Premier Bob McLeod, centre, said he wants to see at least three ports in his territory support increased shipping traffic in the North, along with more icebreakers.Climate change has hurt the northern economy in ways few southern Canadians can appreciate, says Northwest Territories Premier Bob McLeod, but he also wants to make sure his territory benefits from increased shipping traffic as Arctic sea ice recedes.
At the same time, McLeod said he sees opportunities in another effect of climate change – the Beaufort Sea staying clear of ice for longer each year.McLeod said he wants to see at least three ports in his territory support increased shipping traffic in the North, along with more icebreakers.He has been urging Ottawa to take a stronger stand on asserting Arctic sovereignty, as China, Russia and other international players look to stake their claims to northern shipping routes.
He also wants other regions shoulder their fair share of greenhouse gas emissions reductions. For the meagre amount the Northwest Territories emits, it suffers a disproportionate amount from climate change, he said. The Northwest Territories has a carbon pricing regime coming in Sept. 1 that takes into account the high cost of heating and aviation fuel.
This makes sense, probably also why it won't happen.
Great news! Hopefully, the feds will make significant investments. With climate change, I see the North as a future hi-tech agricultural hub (in addition to mining): growing vegetables in massive greenhouses, manufacturing plant-based meat substitutes & exporting that worldwide.
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