The future of Canada's far north is far from certain and its Arctic sovereignty isn't universally accepted. China's government plans to invest up to $1 trillion to develop the polar regions, while the Russians are expanding military bases in their Arctic territories. Meanwhile, environmental risks grow each year as climate change transforms the north. Retired Lt.-Gen. Mike Day and retired Col. Pierre Leblanc join Dave to discuss the role of Canada's military in the Arctic and the threats it faces.

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