Mark Gerretsen

Strongly agree

Yes

The Liberal government's 2024 defense policy update, 'Our North, Strong and Free,' explicitly commits to enhancing Canada's military presence and infrastructure in the Arctic to assert sovereignty. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, we must defend the North against aggressive expansion by Russia and China

The Liberal government has specifically identified Russia's military buildup and China's growing interest in the 'Near-Arctic' as threats necessitating a stronger Canadian defense posture. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes, the opening of the Northwest Passage requires a permanent security presence

The Liberals maintain that the Northwest Passage is Canadian internal waters and have invested in the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS) to monitor and secure these routes. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, relying on military force escalates tensions; we should focus on diplomacy

While the Liberals value multilateralism and international law, they have moved toward a 'defense and deterrence' model that views military presence as a necessary complement to diplomacy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, increased militarization threatens the fragile ecosystem and Indigenous communities

While the Liberals emphasize Indigenous partnership and environmental protection, their policy argues that military infrastructure can provide dual-use benefits for these communities rather than threatening them. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

This contradicts current Liberal policy which views the Arctic as a critical region requiring increased, not decreased, security investment due to climate change and geopolitical shifts. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, the military budget is too high; redirect those funds to social programs

The Liberal government has committed to significant increases in defense spending, aiming to move toward the NATO 2% target with a heavy focus on Arctic capabilities. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.