Canada's sovereignty over Hans Island is
 longstanding and based on a solid foundation in international law. This
 includes the discovery of the Arctic islands by British explorers and
 subsequent devolution to Canada.  -   Pierre Pettigrew     Quotes
Canada's sovereignty over Hans Island is longstanding and based on a solid foundation in international law. This includes the discovery of the Arctic islands by British explorers and subsequent devolution to Canada. Pierre Pettigrew
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