Repatriating Nukes

Post by Brendan Yorke, Great Decisions student

Under threat of terrorist strike, Obama is determined to tie up the worlds’ loose radioactive strings. His four-year plan includes collecting the thousands of kilograms of highly enriched uranium, nuclear bombs, and nuclear waste.

Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper eagerly signed the resolution to send the nations nuclear waste South. Once in the US, the weapon’s grade material will be converted to a form only usable for fuel and returned to Canada. The two governments worked side-by-side to create the agreement-- hoped to become the norm for other, more worrisome nations such as Pakistan.

There had been some worry that a rift had formed between the long-time allies after Hilary Clinton criticized Canadian foreign policy in Afganistan and the developing world. After the meeting of Harper and Obama, Canada--US relations seem to be just as strong as ever. Whether for economic or historical reasons, this shows the resilient bond between Canada and the United States. And hey, what could be better than a little nuclear waste to solidify a friendship?

The article can be found here.