Newfederal investment to support improved monitoring of maritime activities in the Canadian Arctic
July 24, 2015 – Ottawa, ON
Associate Minister of National Defence, Julian Fantino, today announced an innovative new project to support Arctic research, as well as Canada’s ability to counter any threat to our Arctic sovereignty. The project was announced as part of a $12 million investment funded through the Canadian Safety and Security Program (CSSP).
The project will help improve Canada’s ability to monitor maritime activities in the Canadian Arctic, including detection and tracking of small ships, prediction of routes and destinations, as well as identification of suspicious vessels and illegal oil dumps.
“Canada’s Arctic is fundamental to our national identity, and also holds incredible potential of our future. As global commerce routes increasingly utilize Canada’s North, this innovative new project will strengthen Canada’s Arctic sovereignty and protect our environment by increasing our ability to monitor the integrity of our waters from threats such as suspicious vessels, illegal oil spills and bilge dumps, and more.”
The Honourable Julian Fantino, Associate Minister of National Defence
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