Pierre Poilievre’s announcement in Iqaluit that under a Conservative government Canada will build a permanent military base in the Arctic, and order two more heavy icebreakers, had very deliberate echoes with the defence policy of his predecessor as Conservative leader, Stephen Harper.

As Poilievre put it, our safety and trade with the United States requires that Canada control its North.{ai:summary}<p>Pierre Poilievre announced plans for a permanent military base in the Arctic and the addition of two heavy icebreakers under a future Conservative government. This strategy reflects similar defense policies previously established by former Conservative leader Stephen Harper. #military</p>

John Ivison: Poilievre revives ‘use it or lose it’ Arctic plan. Hopefully it’s not too late

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