A New Canada in the Arctic? Arctic Policies under Harper
When the Conservative government under Prime Minister Stephen Harper came into power in early 2006, Arctic Sovereignty had become one of the central policy foci. Not only had it featured prominently in the Conservative election campaign but it was also followed up by various government announcements...
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| Udgivet i: | URI:https://journals.openedition.org/eccs, |
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Études canadiennes / Canadian Studies
2016
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| Online adgang: | Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM Accès Université d'Orléans et IFPM |
| Summary: | When the Conservative government under Prime Minister Stephen Harper came into power in early 2006, Arctic Sovereignty had become one of the central policy foci. Not only had it featured prominently in the Conservative election campaign but it was also followed up by various government announcements and policy initiatives. Thus, it was quickly seen as signifying major change reflecting the Conservative project of a “new Canadian government.” This paper will critically address in how far Arctic policy has indeed changed. It will argue that Harper’s Arctic Sovereignty agenda may be different from his predecessors’ policies but it also shares some historical and cultural continuities, and is closely linked to a foreign policy tradition that is non-partisan, constituting an integral part of Canadian collective identity and national interest. In addition, Harper’s own Arctic policy underwent change since 2006. |
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