"In Canada's view, North Korea must demonstrate its willingness to follow through on its announced intentions to de-nuclearize." A team of international investigators concluded that the torpedo came from a North Korean submarine. "We are always talking to close partners and allies about our unified approach in terms of applying pressure on North Korea," the official said. James Trottier is a former diplomat who led four Canadian missions to North Korea and helped negotiate the release of a Canadian pastor imprisoned there. It would also "put Canada back into the game in terms of discussions among states" on North Korea, he added.

Source: CBC News January 08, 2019 22:01 UTC