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Shipping Corridors As A Framework For Advancing Marine Law And Policy In The Canadian Arctic, Louie Porta, Erin Abou-Abssi, Jackie Dawson, Olivia Mussells

Ocean and Coastal Law Journal

This article describes how a new policy – Arctic shipping corridors – can provide an adaptable framework for advancing marine law and policy in the Canadian Arctic. As the polar ice pack recedes due to climate change, vessel traffic in the region is increasing. As an initial response, the Canadian federal government has proposed a system of voluntary marine transportation corridors. Shipping corridors are a pragmatic policy solution that could be used to advance a number of priority maritime issues including: responsible economic development, human and vessel safety, environmental protection, and Inuit rights. Effective designation and management of shipping corridors …