dispute In 1992, a maritime boundary dispute with Canada over the delineation of the Exclusive Economic Zone belonging to France was settled by the International Court of Arbitration. In the decision, France kept the 12 nautical mile (NM) (22.2 km) territorial sea surrounding the islands and was given an additional 12 NM (22.2 km) contiguous zone as well as a 10.5 NM (19.4 km) wide corridor stretching 200 NM (370 km) south. The total area in the award was 18% of what France had requested. The boundary dispute had been a flash point for Franco-Canadian relations. New claims made under UNCLOS by France over the continental shelf might cause new tensions between France and Canada. International organization participation Franc Zone, World Federation of Trade Unions External links Saint-Pierre & Miquelon Tourism Saint-Pierre & Miquelon Community website, includes political discussions Saint-Pierre & Miquelon Continental Plate - "Defend Saint-Pierre & Miquelon" Political parties Archipel demain Cap sur l'avenir References