Through shipping regulations,coastal states such as Russia and Canada have established exclusive jurisdiction over the Arctic passages. With the opening of the Arctic sea lanes due to global warming,the focus is now on balancing jurisdictional rights of coastal states and freedom of navigation of non-regional countries. Through shipping regulations, coastal states such as Russia and Canada have established exclusive jurisdiction over the Arctic passages. With the opening of the Arctic sea lanes due to global warming, the focus is now on balancing jurisdictional rights of coastal states and freedom of navigation of non -regional countries.