The above are some of the comments and broad con-

_ clusions drawn from the series of papers or reports which
follow. These papers have aimed at presenting, in a
generally connected form, a summary of the findings of
the series of economic studies carried out in the Canadian
section of the North Pacific Planning Project. It is
regretted that the work undertaken in the United States
section of this internationally conceived study has not been
continued, particularly since no discussion of northwestern

_ Canada on the lines undertaken can neglect consideration
of the position of Alaska in the North Pacific scene.

However, a good deal of the work of the United States
section is reflected in the Canadian studies as a result of
the close collaboration of the two groups in the earlier
stages of the project.

The resources of the North Pacific Region, both in
Canada and Alaska, are great. If the two nations who
bear responsibility for their development and conservation
in these post-war years employ them wisely and well, the
isolation of this vital corner of the continent will be ended
and the security of the Pacific Northwest assured.

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