I believe they all know that Canada's sovereignty extends to 200 nautical miles offshore and that once they enter Canadian waters, Canadian laws apply. We're simply correcting a problem that stems from the difference between the initial 100 nautical mile limit that was provided for and the proposed extension of our sovereignty to 200 nautical miles. I really don't see this as an issue.
Vessels that wish to enter Canadian waters must also abide by the NordReg regulations, compliance with which is currently voluntary. We are working to make compliance mandatory. As far as I know, 90% or more of vessels comply with the regulations. So then, this amendment should not cause much of a problem. Some may comment or draw a connection between this issue and the matter of the Northwest Passage, but it's really not an issue for us.