Canada's top sailor says he's sure we could stop Russia or China from trespassing in Arctic

The country’s new Arctic and offshore patrol ships only carry a 25-mm cannon, but Canada's top sailor says that could quickly be supplemented with other weapons

Canada’s top sailor says he’s confident our navy can stop Russia or China if they send ships through the strategically vital Northwest Passage without asking for permission.

“We wouldn’t need the allies to come to our aid. We could deal with it ourselves,” said Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee.

“We have the capacity to deploy our ships up there right now to stop them.”