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Yes. Yes, it would.

-lots of oil=lots of energy=lots of electricity=lots of comfort

-lots of jobs

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Q: Would drilling for oil in the arctic benefit Canada?
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Which ocean borders Canada to the north?

Canada has the longest coastline in the world. The Atlantic Ocean is to the east, the Pacific Ocean is to the west, and the Arctic Ocean is to the north.


Why are oil companies interested in antarctica?

There is no benefit. Drilling for oil is practically impossible and would not be profitable, since it's too cold for this kind of enterprise. In addition, this work is not allowed under the Antarctic Treaty.


Why is it not safe for Canada to own the Arctic?

Because they would control the Oil rights


What land borders only the Atlantic Pacific and Arctic oceans?

That would be Canada.


What would happen to the Antarctic if people do drill for oil?

Antarctica would remain as it is, because drilling for oil violates the Antarctic Treaty, and drilling is prohibited and illegal. As well, drilling north of 60 degrees S, which is legal, would mean that the 'people' would lose vast amounts of money given the depth of the oceans and the proof of failure recently experienced by Shell Oil in Arctic polar waters..


Is there conifer forest in America?

In North America, they would be above the arctic circle in Canada and Alaska.


What would be a benefit of oil drilling in Antarctica?

you can't because you will be drilling through ice so eventually you will get to the bottom and that will be the water so you can't find oil in Antartica.


Are there huskeys in Canada?

Yes, as usual pets just as they would be in any other place in the world. Canada is not a cold place with an arctic climat everywhere with no life.


What region of Canada has polar bears?

The arctic, of course. That would be from Churchill, Manitoba all the way to Ellesmere Island.


Would you most likely see reindeer in the Arctic or the Arctic Circle?

The more general term "arctic" means northern continental areas. Above the Arctic Circle there is comparatively little wildlife, and this includes frozen seas and islands in Canada. Usually this question asks about Arctic versus Antarctic Circles. Reindeer are found in the Arctic.


How would trading with the UK benefit Canada?

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How did the world benefit from Jacques cartier?

Helped other explorers who would establish french speaking in Canada