New Arctic policy involves 'good cop–bad cop' strategy

But mixed message could create confusion, experts say.

Published August 25, 2010

Shortly after Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon released Canada's Arctic foreign policy statement at the end of last week, most news headlines were relaying a similar message: The Canadian government is happy to engage with its Arctic neighbours to resolve existing Arctic boundary disputes, making that its top priority.

But a glance at the statement's conclusion shows that that message is not as...

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