Bob Dechert at the Foreign Affairs and International Development Committee

On November 22nd, 2012. See this statement in context.

November 22nd, 2012 / 9:05 a.m.

Conservative

Bob Dechert Conservative Mississauga—Erindale, ON

Welcome, Professor Lackenbauer. Thank you very much for being here today and sharing your considerable expertise with us.

You mentioned in your opening comments the issue of other non-Arctic nations joining the Arctic Council as associate or observer members. Do you have any reservations or concerns about China, for example, being that kind of member of the Arctic Council?

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