I totally agree. When it comes to determining a nation's territorial boundaries, it ought to be done in full accordance with international law. To claim any more than that is merely belligerance on our part.
Then why not claim Northern Russia too while we're at it?
Protect it from what?
I doubt it. I've met a few, and inasmuch as they may be offended, they'd probably just kindly let you know.
What a waste of Russian taxpayers' money. It would be economically and politically devastating for the Russians if they ever tried to attack Canada without just cause, not because Canada is militarily powerful, but because of the way Russia's other neighbours would react to Russia. Also, let's not forget that if the Afghans could beat the Soviets and give the US a run for their money, I'm sure Canadians could keep the Russian military busy too for quite a while.
Canada should just stick to building a solid legal case for its claims. Our population is about one tenth of Russia's, so the idea that we could outspend them militarily without going bankrupt short of promoting some kind of immigration boom for the next few decades is simply out of reach.
