AG report reveals gaps in Canada’s surveillance of Arctic waters, aging equipment

Canada’s Auditor General Karen Hogan revealed on Tuesday that the federal government doesn’t have a good handle on what’s going on in its Arctic waters. She said the agencies responsible for safety and security in the North don’t have a clear picture of traffic in the region. Hogan also noted that the equipment used is aging out of service.

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