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Ongoing Canada-US Sovereignty Battle - Zinjanthropos - Jan 25, 2026
Now in its 243rd year. Since 1783 a dispute between the two countries regarding two islands. Mathias Seal Island and North Rock, about 20 acres or so but plunked right in a serious fishing zone. Both countries lay claim, both have collaborated on protecting wildlife, Canada built a lighthouse but there are issues when it comes to fishing rights. Apparently is, might be or once was a spot for illegal immigrants to drop anchor.
Actually saw Trump’s name on this declassified document. The squabble continues. No warships yet but probably a few trawlers and lobster boats.
https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Report-7-Progress-Toward-an-Agreement-on-International-Fisheries-Management-Between-the-United-States-and-Canada-006144-Accessible-8.21.2024.pdf
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