Pierre LeBlanc

Opinion: Time to Increase Arctic Maritime Domain Awareness

Published Aug 7, 2023 9:00 PM by Pierre LeBlanc

Posted in: Government

For too long, the Canadian Arctic has not been benefitting from the attention it deserves. Yet recent events and long-term trends...

Op-Ed: Canadian Rangers Could Play a Role in Arctic Maritime Security

Published Dec 6, 2022 10:32 PM by Pierre LeBlanc

Posted in: Government

The recent auditor general of Canada’s report on the matter of Arctic waters surveillance was both disappoint­ing and al...

In a Conflict, the Canadian Arctic Could be on Russia's Radar

Published Jun 6, 2022 5:29 PM by Pierre LeBlanc

Posted in: Government

Some argue that Russia would not invade Canada. In a rational world one could be led to believe so. History teaches us otherwise....

Time for Canada to Reconsider Resolute Bay as an Arctic Security Hub

Published Apr 7, 2022 2:30 PM by Pierre LeBlanc

Posted in: Government

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has amplified the need for Canada to review its security posture in the Arctic. Even the territori...

Strengthening Canada's Arctic Search and Rescue Capabilities

Published Mar 4, 2021 8:26 PM by Pierre LeBlanc

Posted in: Government

Residents of the Canadian Arctic are painfully aware of climate change and more specifically global warming. Their lives have been...

Op-Ed: A Less Attractive Northwest Passage is Good for Canada

Published Nov 13, 2020 7:16 PM by Pierre LeBlanc

Posted in: Government

Back in 1998, when I was the commander of the Canadian Forces Northern Area, I became concerned with the impact of global warming...

Why the U.S. Should Recognize Canada's Claim to the Northwest Passage

Published Sep 14, 2020 2:40 PM by Pierre LeBlanc

Posted in: Government

The Arctic’s capacity as a strategic buffer is eroding rapidly, with the disappearance of ice making it an avenue of threat...

Is the Royal Canadian Navy Missing a Great Opportunity?

Published Jun 11, 2019 6:02 PM by Pierre LeBlanc

Posted in: Shipbuilding

Hydrographic surveys are required to produce nautical charts, and updated surveys allow for safer and more efficient marine transp...

Is the Canadian Coast Guard Underfunded?

Published Mar 4, 2019 11:32 PM by Pierre LeBlanc

Posted in: Government

“When there is more ice, you need more icebreakers. When there is less ice, you need more icebreakers.” At first, I wa...

Is the Canadian Arctic More Secure Now?

Published Oct 30, 2018 5:32 PM by Pierre LeBlanc

Posted in: Maritime

Although there is no perceived military threat to the Canadian Arctic at the moment, a number of sovereignty issues have yet to be...

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