Rename the Arctic Northwest Passage?

Several Press articles have indicated this week (October 8, 2009) the famous Arctic Northwest Passage (see here below map & photos taken along the Northwest Passage => photo1 in Fort Ross – photos 2 & 3 with the Canadian Coast Guard Icebreaker Sir Wilfrid Laurier) should have a more Canadian name to assert Canada’s claim over the Arctic waterway & to rename the route the Canadian Northwest Passage or the Canadian Arctic Passage.

“… Reports from the Press=>… “…Melting ice is making the passage more available to shipping, although Canada insists the passage is sovereign territory and subject to its regulation…see more under UPI.com >>“

“… Bagnell presented a motion in the House of Commons this week, calling on the government to rename the route the Canadian Northwest Passage or the Canadian Arctic Passage…read the article under CBC.ca >>”

“… However, University of British Columbia global politics and international law Professor Michael Byers told the news agency simply changing the passage’s name didn’t hold much weight in law and would show Canada’s uncertainty if the matter went to an international tribunal… further info under Ecoworld.com >>” …”

See  several pictures taken along the Arctic Northwest Passage – click here >>