Ciné-Fȇte - Canada on Thin Ice

Canada on Thin Ice

Episode of : Arctic Territories +
Product code : A150-S01-07
Category(ies) : Geopolitics +, Canada +
Level(s) : Sec. (ages 14-17) +, Post-Sec. (18 +) +
Duration : 30 min.
Production year : 2009
Director(s) : Ole Gjerstad et Vic Pelletier
Producer(s) : Productions Vic Pelletier
Version(s) : French +

Description

The world’s eyes are now turned towards the Far North, notably the Canadian Arctic, more precisely the channels whose waters are likely to become free flowing within the next decade or two. The legendary Northwest Passage is of renewed interest since it could become an extremely viable trade route for many nations. However, a crucial question remains: are the waters Canadian or international?