As it stands today the Canadian Arctic is a barren and frozen wasteland. Considering approximately ninety percent of Canada's population lives within one hundred and sixty kilometers of the United States border there are very few people living in the northern most reaches of Canada. (CIA - The World Factbook - Canada). However, if scientists are right about global warming that will change. Within decades the permafrost will begin to thaw and the Canadian Arctic will be open to development and industry. Natural resources that have been unreachable for years will be accessible. When that time comes Canada needs to ensure that its claims to land, water, and airspace are recognized. At present Canada does not regularly patrol its Arctic territories. This leaves them vulnerable to invasion and encourages other countries to challenge for land. In today's war on terrorism, Canada needs to tighten national security in the...