I think that's why he failed. He's just an Arctic policy expert. Snowmobiles are excellent vehicles in any place where snow falls... and in Canadian winters, that's just about freakin' everywhere. It's not about the Arctic, this is about being able to fight a war in the wintertime better than anyone else can. Afghanistan gets snow in the winter, and snowmobiles get to drive just about anywhere, so avoid roadside bombs. They could have been very useful in Afghan winters for swift strike teams. If it snows, and it's wartime, this is a good idea. Everyone always complains how our soldiers don't get the gear they need, and when the government tries to change that, people whine and complain again. I'm Canadian, and I think this is a great idea.