Canada and Denmark using Google as Battleground

TedRiot writes "Canada and Denmark are fighting over Hans Island using Google as battleground. A quick search of 'hans island' revealed a paid advertisement with the banner headline: 'Hans Island is Greenland. Greenland natives have used the island for centuries.' The ad was linked to the Danish government's foreign affairs web page with the letter condemning Graham's visit. Toronto resident Rick Broadhead placed a Google ad and said the Canadian government needs to get with the times." Reuters has coverage as well.

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Re:So there really isn't anything new under the su

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As another Canadian recently returned to Canada, I can tell you why they're fighting over it -- however stupid the whole notion is.

We are fighting with the Danish over this to enforce our sovereignty. Unfortunately, like private arena disputes over copyright, failure to exert sovereignty means you effectively cede control over an area. Lose it if you don't use it, more or less.

We actually have a First Nations military unit dedicated to looking after our interests in remote northern communities.

You can read an entertaining article about the Canadian Rangers here.